Japanese dance troupe debut in Durban
Durban is in for a dance treat when the Japanese Condors debut their zany dance show at Catalina Theatre next month.
THE zany, high-energy, all-male Japanese dance company, the Condors, will make their South African debut next month with two Durban shows at Catalina Theatre on Wilson's Wharf on 10 and 11 February.
Described by the New York Times as a Japanese Monty Python with a Beatles-like spirit, the 14-strong group performs at the Catalina Theatre at Wilson’s Wharf on 10 and 11 February.
The show, titled Grandslam, is billed as a “wonderfully nutty dance theatre production” which pokes fun at Japanese pop culture – and culture in general – using retro rock music, storytelling, video and high-energy dance.
Brought to South Africa by acclaimed Cape Town dancer, choreographer and teacher Jacki Job, who worked in Japan for nine years, the company promises to deliver an off-beat and humorous performance suitable for all ages.
“Grandslam is different from conventional dance productions and the performers come in all shapes and sizes with a variety of skills,” said Job. “The Condors have been touring the world for 15 years and Grandslam is a selection of their best works.”
Founded in 1996 by dancer, choreographer and actor Ryohei Kondo, the Condors, always in their trademark Japanese school uniforms, integrate dance, film, music and performance art into a series of irrepressible and irreverent skits.
The two shows at the Catalina Theatre are at 7.30pm on February 10 and 11. Tickets are R80 and R100 from Computicket. Call 031 837 5999 for enquiries.
