Umtshotsho, a traditional youth dance, is exhibited at the National Arts festival. Created by Nicholas Hlobo, Umtshotsho, emerges from non-traditional materials. He uses
rubber tube, leather, ribbons to explore Xhosa traditions and homosexuality.

Review: NEW VOICES 2009

The definition of physical theatre is theatre focusing on the physical work of actors expressed by the use of their bodies − and New Voices 2009 embodies this concept by presenting pieces that create a fusion of dance and visual art.

New Voices is made up of four very different presentations, each unique in style and content.

Don’t expect to find the Village Green fair where you left it last year – it has relocated to Rhodes University’s Great Field. Organisers claim the change of address is positive, yet many others remain unconvinced.

The Transnet Village Green Fair that used to be at Fiddler’s Green has moved to the Rhodes campus and boasts a bigger, better venue for this year.

The Fringe dance programme at the National Arts Festival (Grahamstown, 2 – 11 July) is a showcase of the dynamic spectrum of dance forms – pantsula, isibhujwa, kwasakwasa, hip-hop, ballet, gumboot dancing, tap, jazz, and contemporary. In many instances, the productions explore the fusion of different dance styles and cultures, redefining the evolving language of movement with every step.

Share your thoughts with other Festinos on a broad range of topics presented by speakers who are unafraid to challenge the boundaries.
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