Durban youngsters educate through dance moves
As the fast season is approaching, local dance groups hosted a show to create an awareness on road safety rules.
DANCE is one of the most popular arts used to entertain and a local dance group is using that to their advantage as they deliver important messages to young people through their moves.
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The 031 Dance Squad hosted a road safety campaign, in partnership with other Durban dance groups, at the Clermont Hall on Saturday, 31 October while educating those in attendance about the rules of the road.
Kwanele Mbikwane from the group said their dance group is an NPO and they enjoy hosting campaigns with a meaning.
The group met in 2011 when they use to dance on the streets for fun. They officially formed a dance group in 2018.
“October is Transport Month and we asked ourselves what is being done to create awareness especially focussing on young people,” he said.
The 22-year-old said the purpose of their campaign is to educate, entertain but especially uplift young people as they offer free dance classes in Durban.
Mbikwane, a Wyebank resident said it was vital for them to pass on this message as the festive season draws closer.
“Each year, many people lose their lives on the roads during the festive season.
“We have a highway, the Dumisani Makhaye Drive which connects many areas and many motorists use it on daily basis, so we are pleading with motorists to adhere to the rules of the road at all times.
“Motorists should respect speed limits and not drink and drive,” added Mbikwane.
The day was made possible by eThekwini Municipality Arts and Living Culture, Youth Development Office, Sakhisizwe Community Project, Clermont Youth Centre, Seabreeze Promotions, Mshengu Photographers and M by M Restriction.
The main informative performance was performed by 031 Dance Squad, Midnight Gang, Corruption Squad and 031 Dub Steppers.
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