The inaugural ‘Meraki Dance Festival’, an innovative platform that celebrates all dance forms in South Africa, will take place 27 February - 1 March 2025 at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
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From contemporary to ballet - workshops, performances, and choreography magic for dancers and audiences this February, the world of dance just took a giant (and graceful) leap forward with Jazzart Dance Theatre’s, inaugural Meraki Dance Festival, an innovative platform that celebrates all dance forms in South Africa and that will take place 27 February - 1 March 2025 at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.
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Meraki means, “to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to leave a piece and essence of yourself in your work”.
It perfectly encapsulates Jazzart’s desire to showcase local, national and international choreographers, and to create a platform where we can share new works,and restage much-loved repertoire performances.
The festival will also spark conversations around different choreographic styles, and be the centre stage for these talented professionals to share their skills with emerging choreographers.
The Meraki Dance Festival is Jazzart’s signal to all South Africans that they and their dance colleagues are here to stay. The country’s stories will continue to be told through dance, and that this medium is stronger than ever.
The Meraki Dance Festival will be held at Artscape Theatre.
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Festival producer, Nwabisa Plaatjie says; "The festival will also include workshops and masterclasses. We invite dancers to sign-up and join, as this will be a golden opportunity to learn and expand their technique and meet new friends. Naturally, we would also like to encourage audiences to come out and experience the depth of dance talent on offer in the country. They will not be disappointed.”
Each evening will provide a unique performance experience with different programme compositions on offer, whilst the rehearsal studios will buzz with energetic and engaging workshops and masterclasses for dancers of all levels.
Companies participating in the festival include Cape Ballet Africa, Figure of Eight Dance Theatre and the dancers from Baba Yaya who join Jazzart’s trainees on stage.
For audiences, whether dance stalwarts or just curious, the festival is an invitation to explore the abundant possibilities that life in 2025 could hold and to embrace the full spirit of ‘meraki’ in their own lives.
Ticket Details:
Performances
Purchase tickets at Webtickets
Workshops
Registration: please email, dance@jazzart.co.za. For more information go to the website or follow Jazzart on social media pages:
Website - www.jazzart.co.za
Facebook - @jazzartdance
Instagram - @jazzartdancetheatre
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