Rishile Gumboot Dancers of Soweto
The Rishile Gumboot Dancers of Soweto is a dance and singing company
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The company
Founded as "Rishile Gumboot Dancers of Soweto" in 1990 by singer, dancer and guitarist Vincent "Viva" Ncabashe, the company became am international success, notably for its part in the creation and performance of the international hit Gumboots. (Also referred to simply as the Rishile Gumboot Dancers in some sources.)
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
The company were co-creators of and performers in the musical show Gumboots (Market Theatre, 2002) with Zenzi Mbuli and Wayne Harrison.
Sources
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
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