(Photograph: Publicity Matters)
Ulozolo Youth
Organisation presents My Africa Dance
- a dance / drama / music production reminding us of the importance of
honouring our forefathers in our quest for real freedom and democracy, which
will be touring to various schools in six districts throughout July.
Choreographer, Ulozolo Youth Organisation’s Lucky Cele, says: “This is a much-anticipated tour where educational stories of our democracy are celebrated, and where unity and integration depict our true democracy.”
Schools who wish to be part of this amazing experience can contact Lucky Cele directly.
The dancers will visit six district municipalities:
-eThekwini Metro on July
18
- Harry Gwala on July
24
- Ulundi on July 26
-Amajuba on July 28
-Empangeni on July 25
-Ugu District on July
30.
Internationally-renowned
musical theatre writer, director and choreographer Lucky Cele says: “The
production takes us through the life journey of some key struggle hero icons:
from their early days; their contribution to the Struggle; how they died and
why the country should always remember their legacy. Such stories are told
through dialogue, music, and dance to give clarity on how South Africa achieved
it democracy.”
“This is something I feel strongly about,” says Cele: “As a generation of young adults, we seem to have forgotten the huge sacrifices our forefathers have made in order for us to be living in a free and fair South Africa: one with a progressive constitution, ample resources, accessible education and many opportunities. We should be living the dream of our ancestors. But we seem to have forgotten what they fought for, and why.
“I want to remind a new generation of what has gone before. Men and women have given their lives for us to have the country of our dreams. Let us honour their stories and be inspired by them.”
Reflecting on some of our struggle heroes and their legacy, is told through a blend of spoken word and dance - a fusion of well-known creatives and emerging artists from around KZN. To make it accessible to a wide an audience as possible, the narration is both in English and in Zulu.
A total of 12 dances tells these amazing stories through contemporary, modern, Zulu, Xhosa, Sophiatown and township dance. The project will also promote acapella music to suit the era. Newly-composed songs will be introduced to the show, and use of struggle songs based on the story will also be used.
A prototype version of this production, called 6/666 was staged at the BAT Centre last December. It is written, directed and choreographed by Lucky Cele and musical director is SA Idols top 10 runner-up, Nkosinathi Shange, produced by Ulozolo Youth Organisation. A youth-led organisation empowering KZN artists with business skills to thrive within the Creative and Cultural Industry.
Schools who wish to be part of this amazing experience can contact Lucky Cele on 0768435499 or email Ulozolo Youth Organisation on ulozoloyouthorganisation@gmail.com
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