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The History of KZN Dance LinkKZN DanceLink was formed with the principal aim of raising the profile of dance in the province. There was also consensus on the need for members to share their knowledge and experience relating to their individual dance styles. We were teachers, performers, choreographers and supporters of dance. Today we are an established part of the dance network in the country. KZN DanceLink is inundated with requests for mailing lists and databases and is a contact point for teachers and performers from elsewhere in Africa and abroad. It also conducts workshops in three childrens homes and one community group and was responsible for the birth of a performing group at Gods Golden Acre. Our annual activities are Imbumba, a showcase of the work of our members which forms part of the National Creative Arts Youth Festival; a large-scale youth dance performance project, GIYANI LUSHA, which celebrates our young people; and the Durban Dance Awards, where we honour our dancers, choreographers and all those who contribute to the development and production of dance in KwaZulu-Natal. Each year too we consider carefully the needs of this community as it grows, or flounders, or reaches for the stars. We have given choreographic commissions, sent young dancers to the university to learn to be teachers, run a Choreographic Laboratory. In 2008 we ran a Professional Development Course for young dancers and choreographers who need to understand arts administration, how to apply for funding, how to establish an organization, how to put on a successful production. We have been an incubator, a home, a facilitator of training, at times a holder of hands, a responder to requests, invitations and collaborations. With continuing support from sponsors, we can dance to the music of time, South African time. The Board
Contact details:P.O. Box 17058Congella 4013 Phone: +27 (0) 31 2061696 Email: lynnelal@iafrica.com Website: www.kzndancelink.co.za  KZN DanceLink acknowledges the financial support of the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund from 2005 to 2008. |
