World ballet stars announced for International Ballet Galas to honour Alicia Alonso

The names of the ballet stars have been announced for the five galas at the Teatro, Montecasino to honour the legendary Alicia Alonso on 28, 29 and 30 June. Six principal dancers from the National Ballet of Cuba will be joined by dancers from other major ballet companies, representing a gathering of acclaimed stars and gold medallists from some of the world’s great international ballet competitions.

13 May 2013

World ballet stars SA-bound for International Ballet Gala in Homage to Alicia Alonso

SA Mzansi Ballet

In the most spectacular gathering of international ballet stars ever to visit South Africa, six principal dancers from the National Ballet of Cuba will be joined by leading dancers from other major ballet companies in Johannesburg later this year for five ballet galas in homage to the legendary Alicia Alonso at the Teatro at Montecasino on 28, 29 and 30 June.

08 April 2013

Oh Golly it's Bolly

Gold Reef City

The energy and excitement of Bollywood is about to take to the stage at the Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City in “Oh Golly it’s Bolly” – described as a colourful explosion of dancing and singing and acting.

The popularity of Bollywood with its gorgeous stars, mesmerizing dancing and beautiful singing has transcended cultures so that it now has a massive following across the world. This spectacle, which has been produced by award-winning choreographer Jayesperi Moopen, debuts at the Globe Theatre from 7 to 31 March this year.

16 February 2013

UJ Arts & Culture Programme 2013

University of Johanneburg

Last year, a greatly expanded programme saw UJ Arts & Culture producing 12 shows and 10 concerts in the UJ Arts Centre Theatre and Con Cowan Theatre. “For 2013 we have kept our formula intact. Audiences can look forward to bold and provocative productions featuring a mix of UJ students, alumni and professionals, world-class concerts by local and international musicians and a series of cutting-edge exhibitions,” says Head of UJ Arts & Culture, Ashraf Johaardien.

16 February 2013

Dance Umbrella 2013: 25th Anniversary

Dance Umbrella

Dance Umbrella, rather romantically, came into being on Valentine’s Day in 1989. It began as the result of an idea of two respected arts journalists, Adrienne Sichel and Marilyn Jenkins, who felt that there needed to be a ‘platform’ for contemporary dance in the country. Now, 25 years on, Dance Umbrella has expanded enormously and has developed into one of the main platforms for new contemporary choreography and dance in Southern Africa.

24 January 2013

Cape Town Carnival brings all together

Cape Town Carnival

"Celebrating life through different forms of art,” is how Angie Petersen, Community Facilitator of the Cape Town Carnival, defines this annual Celebration in Cape Town. “There is something magical and life changing about the richness of the diverse group of people that gets together to express themselves through dance, music and creativity.”

17 January 2013

Michael Jackson HIStory ll Show set for SA

The Mandela

The Michael Jackson HIStory ll Show, starring Kenny Wizz direct from Vegas, will be staged at Joburg Theatre from 17 January to 10 February 2013. HIStory ll is a brand new production that has recently taken New Zealand by storm and is set to wow South African audiences.

10 January 2013

Energia

Old Mutual Theatre on the Sqaure

Daphne Kuhn proudly presents Energia with the vibrant Bonegio Spanish Dance Company from 29 January - 2 February. For One Week Only, celebrate the exuberance, pulse and colour of Spain in the heart of Sandton!

10 January 2013

Making and un-making history at GIPCA’s Live Art

GIPCA’s Live Art Festival

GIPCA’s Live Art Festival, to be held 30 November to 4 December 2012 in Cape Town, features a range of work where history is made. The work is bringing it into visceral focus, provoking its susceptible and tenuous nature; and investigating how it changes according to point of view.

27 November 2012