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Monday, July 23, 2012

IMBUMBA 2012

(Some of the young people who will be performing at this year's event. Pic by Val Adamson)

A vibrant dance performance in celebration of the province's youth will ignite the Durban beachfront on July 29.

Presented by KZN DanceLink, in association with eThekwini Municipality's Arts and Living Cultures Department, Imbumba at the Beachfront features works by nine exciting young Durban dance groups.

Showcasing the work of many of KZN DanceLink's member groups, the programme, puts the spotlight on a diverse and exciting range of dance styles from urban street hip hop and Bollywood to kathak and African contemporary. The dance groups are uBuhleBesintu, Pravika's Kathak Kendra, Bright Sparks, God's Golden Acre, Nateshwar, IguguLabasha Clermont, BellyFusion, IguguLabasha Saturday and Wentworth's Dance Movement.

"This is the first time KZN DanceLink has worked in partnership with eThekwini Municipality's Arts and Living Cultures and we are excited to be involved with their programme of social cohesion," said KZN DanceLink chairman Lynn Maree. "KZN DanceLink is about linking and sharing through dance as we reclaim the public space for all who live in and love our city."

Imbumba takes place on July 29 from 12 noon to 14h00. The performance is free and guests are invited to bring the family, grab a snack at the Amphimarket and enjoy this vibrant event.

KZN DanceLink is funded by the National Lotteries Board.