Durban University of Technology’s Drama and Production
Studies Department presents the Annual Season of Contemporary Dance, entitled Xplosion.
This spirited production presents work that is exciting and
challenging. It explores new boundaries inspired by modern contemporary dance,
Hip-hop, music and pantsula. It is choreographed by Mdu Mtshali with a soundtrack
edited by music lecturer Richardt Wissink. The principal purpose of the annual
dance drama is to create work of an excellent standard that is identifiable
with, and indigenous to, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
This vibrant production explores the relationship between
movement and brain science and pushes the dancers to their limit by making
their bodies move far beyond their “norm”.
Xplosion involves
all 2nd and 3rd year Theatre Dance Specialists and showcases 60 minutes new
work by acclaimed Durban-based choreographers, Mdu Mtshali, Marcia Mzindle and
Vusi Makhanya with some choreography workshopped by Dance Specialists. Lighting
is designed by Mthandazo Mofokeng and the entire programme is co-ordinated and
directed by Dance lecturer Mdu Mtshali.
Xplosion runs from
August 25 to 27 at the Courtyard Theatre. Tickets at the door.
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