WATCH: Nkosi’s Haven and artsINSIDEOUT celebrate 15 years with inspiring Soil arts showcase
Nkosi’s Haven and artsINSIDEOUT marked 15 years of partnership with a vibrant Soil-themed production featuring music, dance, storytelling, drama and visual arts at Calvary Christian College.
Nkosi’s Haven, in partnership with artsINSIDEOUT, captivated a packed audience at Calvary Christian College on July 9 with a vibrant showcase of music, dance, storytelling, drama and visual arts.
Under the theme ‘Soil’, children and mothers from the haven explored their connection to the earth through creative performances developed during a week-long arts programme.
@southern.courier Nkosi’s Haven’s pansula dancers take the cup out of all performances. Full story on southerncourier.co.za
Participants, ranging from young children to mothers over 40, demonstrated their talents in acting, storytelling, music, dance, visual arts and stage management.
Artistic director Thembile Tshuma said the production celebrated 15 years of collaboration between Nkosi’s Haven and artsINSIDEOUT.
“For the past seven days, we have explored life through dance while introducing participants to different artistic genres. Each group presented what they had been rehearsing through storytelling, acting, dance and music,” he said.
@southern.courier Another dance piece from the teens of Nkosi’s Haven. Full story on southerncourier.co.za
Although Tshuma has worked with Nkosi’s Haven for 12 years, this was his first production as artistic director.
He said he looked forward to strengthening the partnership with artsINSIDEOUT, whose Arts Ignite teaching artists travel from the United States to work with the community.
Nkosi’s Haven founder and AIDS activist Gail Johnson thanked everyone who supported the event, including the international guests.
“Thank you to artsINSIDEOUT for teaching my children these amazing moves. Thank you to Pastor John for making the hall at Calvary Christian College available to us. And to my Nkosi’s Haven family, you performed beautifully. You are superb, and you have rhythm and beat,” she said.
Based in Alan Manor, Nkosi’s Haven provides a safe home for mothers living with HIV/AIDS and their children, while also caring for children living with HIV/AIDS and those orphaned or abandoned because of the disease.
@southern.courier Nkosi’s Haven founder and AIDS activist Gail Johnson thanked everyone who supported the event, including the international guests. Full story on southerncourier.co.za
The organisation offers shelter, nutritious meals, clothing, healthcare, emotional support and access to education.
