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Immersed in culture: At the heart of Mantsoe’s dance is the Koba technique. It integrates his dance-making ethos rooted in the spiritual traditions of his ubungoma heritage and African indigenous dance with martial arts and contemporary movement. Photos: University of Johannesburg, arts and culture department
DANCE

Dreamscapes of memory and self-discovery

Acclaimed choreographer Vincent Mantsoe blends 30 years of spiritual heritage and movement in his surrealist dance piece, Mpheyane’s Dream/Ipupo, created during his residency at…

  • Kgomotso Moncho Maripane
5 min read
The co-directors, Khaya Ndlovu Mpehle and Kensiwe Tshabalala.
SOUTH AFRICAN THEATRE

Two women, 30 teenagers and one Broadway dream

In Braamfontein, 30 teenagers are spending their July school holidays immersed in a musical production about making it in the performing arts. Co-directed by Khaya Ndlovu Mpehle…

  • Kibo Ngowi
7 min read