South African San rock art reveals trance dances and initiation ceremonies

In a study published in Telestes, Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Dr. Margarita Díaz-Andreu categorized the various dance scenes ...
Arizona State Press

AFSA teaches South African dance styles through Afro-Grooves series

This week the African Students Association at Arizona State University and the Phoenix Chapter of The Links, Incorporated collaborated to create the "Afro-Grooves: Dance Series," which aims to connect ...
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Idibala: The South African dance making Africans fall down like trees

The dance looks set to be the new dance trend that will sweep across the globe. You might have seen the very hilarious viral videos where people suddenly fall down or ‘fake-faint’ while dancing before ...
The Citizen

Local dancer selected to represent South Africa on European dance tour

A talented dancer from Mtubatuba who has spent years mentoring others is set to represent South Africa on the international stage when she tours Europe later this year. Cyden Boshoff’s love for ...
The New York Times

A South African Choreographer’s ‘Pinch Me’ Moment in Paris

Performances in N.Y.C. Mthuthuzeli November was determined to get out of his impoverished home town. Now he has his work alongside George Balanchine at the Paris Opera Ballet. Mthuthuzeli November, ...
Ancient Origins

South African San Rock Art Reveals Trance Dances and Initiation Rites

The key takeaway is that the paintings do not simply show people moving; they encode recognizable ritual elements - like clapping women, dancers in circles, and altered postures associated with trance ...