LISTINGS
Below is a list of those member groups who offer classes, performances,
consultancies, corporate work, in alphabetical order
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| Cato Manor Vibe!! |
A community outreach programme initiated by Fantastic Flying Fish Dance Company.
The programme offers classes in contemporary dance to the young people of Cato Manor
and other areas and produces an annual production, Indumezulu Yomdanso, each December.
Contact:
Peter Taylor: 031 303 4367; 083 544 1939; petertaylor@letni.co.za or Musa
Hlatshwayo: 083 751 1146; chocm@hotmail.com
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| Desiré Davids |
Known for her work
with Boyzie Cekwana and The Playhouse Dance Company, Desiré is in the process
of establishing JUNCTIONS (un)LIMITED Performance Company. The aim is to
collaborate and exchange with fellow artists across all performing art
disciplines and, in the process, explore, dissect and investigate the crossings
of various cultures, traditions, perceptions and geographical borders.
Desiré is also available to present Improvisation workshops and to teach in Ballet and
Contemporary dance styles.
Contact details: 031 266 5402, fax 031 266 5398,
e-mail floating@ccis.co.za | |
| Flatfoot Dance Company |
A professional contemporary dance company located in Durban that works to create socially conscious
dance theatre. The training methods of the company are based on the techniques of Graham, Hawkins
and Release, but access is also made into the rich dance language of traditional African (Zulu)
dance and classical Indian dance.
Strongly supported by the Drama and Performance Studies Programme on the UKZN - Durban campus (where we
are based), Flatfoot also has a training company of 24 dancers and a schools
dance outreach programme.
Flatfoot also boasts youth dance projects in KwaMashu, Cleremont. Mboza, Ndumu and
Umlazi, which are run by the Flatfoot dancers (and which have generously been
supported by KZN DANCELINK and HIVOS). Flatfoot is supported by the National
Arts Council of South Africa
Artistic Director/Choreographer: Lliane Loots. Company Manager: Clare Craighead. Contact
Details: c/o Drama and Performance Studies Programme, University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard
College Campus, Durban, 4041
TEL: [w] (031) 260 1142 or 082-8756065 (for the company manager)
or lootsl@ukzn.ac.za
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| The Natya Kalalayum /Kantharuby Dance Acadamy |
has been in existence for the past 20 years under the guidance of Srimathi Kantharuby and Kumari Yshrene.
Both teachers trained in India under great Masters. Tuition includes Classical Bharatha Natyam and Kathak,
Modern Eastern and Western, Folk and Fusion . A national organisation, performances include the 54th
Republic Day Festival of India in the presence of the High Commissioner, Vice President and President of
India, presentations in the presence of Thabo Mbeki, Nelson Mandela, and the 2005 World Gold Panning
Championships televised and attended by 20 other countries from around the world.
The Academy is the founder of the "Is'TIMELA" Dance Festival which has already enjoyed 8 years.
In 2006 they toured India to full houses and standing ovations. In 2007 they toured Mauritius a
nd performed in the presence of the Prime Minister, and India yet again - this time with a group of
young children where they represented South Africa as Ambassadors at the Children’s Festival.
For further details contact Kantharuby on 033 391 3208 / 082 971 7537;
Yshrene 082 577 4878 or Collin on 082 782 5971, kanthadance@mweb.co.za
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| Kitsona's Kids |
“was formed in March 2005 with the aim of passing on what I have learnt to kids from 8 to 19.
This Chesterville project is based in contemporary dance, zulu dance, gumboot dance and street dance
(Spansula and ukubhenga), acting and music. We do life skills and workshops through dance and performance
in order for us to look at and solve problems”
Artistic Director: Sifiso “Kitsona” Khumalo
Contact details: 073 815 4370, or kitsona@webmail.co.za
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| KZN Dance Theatre |
Offers dance theatre performances, theory of Indian Dance classes
and a consultancy service for Indian Dance in South Africa
Contact Vasugi Singh for more details on 082 477 5439 or
031 564 6828 or email girish@intekom.co.za |
| Linda Vargas Spanish Dance Company |
Many of the dancers in this Durban-based dance company are from the school of Flamenco which Linda Vargas also runs.
Classes are available for anyone from beginners to advanced. Linda is an
international examiner for Alianza Flamenca and offers courses to qualify as
a teacher for Alianza Flamenca.
Please contact Linda on tel/fax 031 201 0750 vargas@telkomsa.net
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| Manormani Dance Academy |
A dance school run by Manormani Govender, a Bharathu Natyam dancer and teacher who holds classes at the Umgeni Road temple
Contact Manormani for more information on classes and performances.at
031 505 3379 |
| Mark Hawkins (Choreographer/ Director/ Teacher) |
Multi award-winning Mark Hawkins has been at the forefront of the arts and
entertainment scene for more than 20 years. He performed as a Principal Dancer
both in South Africa and abroad, in London Japan,Hong Kong and Iceland
As a founder and director of internationally acclaimed Fantastic Flying Fish Dance
Company (FFFD), the former lead dancer is noted for the wealth of innovative
choreography he has produced.
He has won unique distinction for the flair he brings to large scale productions,
both in the theatre and on the events circuit.
He has choreographed small and large scale works, in a variety of styles,
throughout South Africa and abroad. He is available for teaching or choreographic commissions.
Contact: 031206 1177 / 083 540 6024 / flyingfish@mweb.co.za
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| Mary Ann Salvage School of Ballet |
A registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance,
Mary Ann teaches Classical Ballet classes in Glenwood and Morningside,
from Pre-School Dance Curriculum up to Solo Seal level
Contact details: 072 1177 463 or Fax 031-2052536 or email masalvage@polka.co.za |
| Mhayise Productions |
A new performing arts production company, begun by Musa Hlatshwayo,
Artistic Director, who received Dancer of the Year at the 2005 KZN DanceLink Durban Dance Awards.
Mhayise specialises in contemporary dance choreography and performance.
Other expertise includes participatory theatre and edutainment awareness campaigns.
Musa is also available to teach: contemporary dance, movement and fusion
Contact details 083 751 1146, email: mhayiseproductions@yahoo.com
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| Minette de Klerk Dance Academy |
Was established in 1975 and runs training classes for children in classical ballet (Cecchetti method),
modern and tap theatre dance (Imperial method) and Spanish dance. .
The academy offers internationally recognised examinations in all four facilities, either annually or
bi-annually, as well as performance opportunities.
In 2006 the Academy relocated to Morningside.
Call Minette on 083 7827 511
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| Nateshwar Dance Company |
Based in Westville, the company focuses on Kathak (North Indian Classical Dance Form), Indian Folk Dances, Contemporary Bollywood Dances.
Nateshwar Dance Company performed Chalo Cinema 3 at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg in December. As always the performance was a sellout.
This year 10 students of the academy performed their "Rangmanch
Pravesh" (Kathak Dance Debut) at City Hall and Playhouse.
Classes are held Monday to Saturday at various venues throughout KZN. Special classes
are held for women, girls and boys (all ages). New classes include Pietermaritzburg every Saturday f
rom 10.15 am to 12.15 am and a Ladies Bollywood class in Westville every Friday from 6pm to 7pm.
For more information, contact
Smeetha Maharaj on 031 266 6429 or fax 031 266 3077 or email: rakeshm@iafrica.com
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| Natya Mohini Dance Company |
The academy offers tuition in Indian classical dance (Bharata Natyam), Indian Folk, Modern and Contemporary Bollywood dance styles.
Based in Verulam, it is run by Careshma Ramroop. With many national and international credits to their name, the academy focuses
on individual attention, offering classes to all interested. Special classes are also held for those with
special needs or disabilities.
For further information please contact Careshma Ramroop (Graduate teacher of dance) on 0825628650 or email
careshr@polka.co.za |
| Patricia McIntosh School of Ballet |
Patricia McIntosh is a ballet teacher in the Cecchetti Method on the Berea.
Contact: 031 2015279 or 082 4510978, balletmac@wirelessza.co.za
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| Rise and Shine Art Project. |
Director: Mlekeleli Khuzwayo.
Contact details : cell: 0721164518, email mbk53@ymail.com.
Mlekeleli teaches contemporary dance, hip-hop, township style and Zulu dance. He is also a dancer and choreographer.
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| Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre |
A professional Section 21 Company under the artistic directorship of Jay Pather, which specialises in
contemporary dance theatre, contemporary African, inter-cultural and
multi-media performance and collaborations across disciplines from video art to
architecture, as well as site-specific works.
Under the directorship of Ntombi Gasa and Neliswa Rushualang,
the company runs an extensive Community Development
Programme in rural and urban communities from KwaMachai to KwaMashu.
Also under the direction of Pather and Gasa, the company specialises in
custom-made performances for corporate functions and conferences.
Contact details: 031 307 6685, fax 031 307 6686, email ntombigasa@yahoo.com |
| South African Dance teachers Association |
Specialises in Latin American and Ballroom dancing from social to competitive, line dance, freestyle and belly dance.
Contact Neville Letard on 0837793864 or 031 2612946, email bgdt@telkomsa.net.
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| Surialanga Dance Company |
As well as high level professional performance appearances, this intercultural dance company, with its main base in bharatha natyam,
is involved in various development initiatives, including schools in Reservoir Hills and Phoenix, in collaboration with Stonebridge Cultural
Movement, and classes with Durwest Senior Primary School.
Contact details: Prof Suria Govender for dance classes, intercultural dance workshops and performances on suria@mplanet.co.za
Phone 031 267 0203; fax 031 267 2657; mobile 083 543 6949.
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| Ubaya Dance Company |
Specialises in umbhaqanga, gumboot and contemporary mixed with township dance.
Classes take
place on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays in KwaMashu.
For more information contact the Director, Thokozani Makhoba, on 073 944 9061
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KZN DanceLink ackowledges the financial support for 2005/8 from the National Lotteries
Distribution Trust Fund |
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