Seen here full of energy are Sibikwa Arts Centre performers. From left: Mpho Ngwenya, Mzimasi Mashiqa, Zamokuhle Thwala, Luyanda Masilela, Boitumelo Ndlovu, Silindile Mdlankomo and Neo Motsoene.
Rhythm and dance were the order of the day during the Inaugural Body Moves festival which took place at Sibikwa Arts Centre on October 15.
Hundreds of able and disabled art lovers from South Africa, Uganda, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands came together to celebrate the art of dancing.
The festival was aimed at challenging perceptions in regards to dance and disability as well as to promote cultural exchange, collaboration and cooperation between African and European countries.
Companies that took part in the festival included Monkey Mind (Flanders), Officine di Creazione (Italy), Equinox Theatre Company (Ireland), Introdans (Netherlands), Flatfoot Dance Company (Durban), Moving into Dance (Johannesburg) and Sibikwa Arts Centre (Benoni).
Before the festival, workshops and forums were held to discuss the politics around inclusivity and disability.
Some of the people who came all the way from Durban to perform at the Inaugural Body Moves festival at Sibikwa Arts Centre on October 15. From back: Virva Taloner (Finland) and Sifiso Khumalo. Front: Jabu Siphika, Nkosinathi Dlamuka and Siseko Duba.
From left: Nomfundo Makapela, Ntando Thamana, Khai Matlala, Thando Mahlangu, Busi Mhlongo and Nokubongwa Thwala.
Excited to be in Benoni are Ireland residents, Sighile Hennessy and Cindy Cummings with Robin-Lee Delport (Johannesburg).
Sibikwa Arts Centre founders Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba.
Michelle Neal, Tony Hill, Ria and Mike Hebbelmann attended the Inaugural Body Moves festival which took place at Sibikwa Arts Centre on October 15.
Seen here full of energy are Sibikwa Arts Centre performers. From left: Mpho Ngwenya, Mzimasi Mashiqa, Zamokuhle Thwala, Luyanda Masilela, Boitumelo Ndlovu, Silindile Mdlankomo and Neo Motsoene.
Tebandeke Joseph, a choreographer and dancer from Uganda, led the first act with a solo titled “Time Machine.” The act was a commentary on the perceptions of the “vulnerable disabled person” and it also expressed Joseph's personal journey in defying the limitations.
Zinhle Nzama and Terrisha Govender attended the the Inaugural Body Moves festival at Sibikwa Arts Centre on October 15.
Performers from Italy performed the ' Battiti – beating'. The act was about three people who have spent their lives in a forgotten place until they realise that together they can look elsewhere.
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