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[[Dance Indaba]] is a festival of of new South African contemporary choreography and dance presented in Cape Town.
 
[[Dance Indaba]] is a festival of of new South African contemporary choreography and dance presented in Cape Town.
  
Also called [[FNB Vita Dance Indaba]] after its sponsor ([[FNB]]) and founder ([[Vita Promotions]]).
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Also called [[FNB Vita Dance Indaba]] after its sponsor ([[First National Bank]]/[[FNB]]) and founder ([[Vita Promotions]]).
  
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Similar events have been held in other centres in South Africa, including:
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* [[Dance Shongololo]] (Durban)
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* [[Dance Umbrella]] (Johannebsurg)
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* [[Dance Kopano]] (Bloemfontein)
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* [[Dance Umdudo]] (Eastern Cape)
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=History=
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==1999==
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The FNB Dance Indaba took place at the main theatre at the [[Baxter Theatre]] in Cape Town from July 21 to July 25, featuring [[Boyzie Cekwana]] and the [[Floating Outfit Project]] as the guest company.
 
==2002==
 
==2002==
  
 
The FNB Vita Dance Indaba 2002 ran at The [[Baxter Theatre Centre]] from September 11 to 15.
 
The FNB Vita Dance Indaba 2002 ran at The [[Baxter Theatre Centre]] from September 11 to 15.
  
One of the programmes included an invited work that also first appeared on the [[FNB Vita Dance Umbrella]] 2002 called ''[[Ja, Nee]]'' choreographed by Durban-based choreographer, [[Boyzie Cekwana]].
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One of the programmes included an invited work that also first appeared on the [[FNB Vita Dance Umbrella]] 2002 called ''[[Ja, Nee]]'' choreographed by Durban-based choreographer, [[Boyzie Cekwana]]. Also included was a performance of ''[[Rhythm Colour]]'' by [[Standard Bank Young Artist]] Award Winner [[Gregory Maqoma]]. This work premiered earlier in 2002 at the [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown.
 
 
September 14 will see a performance of ''[[Rhythm Colour]]'' by [[Standard Bank Young Artist]] Award Winner [[Gregory Maqoma]]. This work premiered earlier in 2002 at the [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown.
 
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
 
https://www.artsmart.co.za/dance/archive/427.html
 
https://www.artsmart.co.za/dance/archive/427.html
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https://mg.co.za/news/south-africa/1999-07-23-dancing-with-words/
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 9 September 2026

Dance Indaba is a festival of of new South African contemporary choreography and dance presented in Cape Town.

Also called FNB Vita Dance Indaba after its sponsor (First National Bank/FNB) and founder (Vita Promotions).

Similar events have been held in other centres in South Africa, including:

History

1999

The FNB Dance Indaba took place at the main theatre at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town from July 21 to July 25, featuring Boyzie Cekwana and the Floating Outfit Project as the guest company.

2002

The FNB Vita Dance Indaba 2002 ran at The Baxter Theatre Centre from September 11 to 15.

One of the programmes included an invited work that also first appeared on the FNB Vita Dance Umbrella 2002 called Ja, Nee choreographed by Durban-based choreographer, Boyzie Cekwana. Also included was a performance of Rhythm Colour by Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner Gregory Maqoma. This work premiered earlier in 2002 at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.

Sources

https://www.artsmart.co.za/dance/archive/427.html

https://mg.co.za/news/south-africa/1999-07-23-dancing-with-words/

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