Dance Pages Festival brings artistry, jobs and community spirit to Kimberley

THE DANCE Pages Festival, hosted by the Mayibuye Dance Academy, has been a prominent dance event for over 10 years, focusing on the arts and community development, and has made a positive impact on local young dancers and choreographers.

The festival will be held in Kimberley and showcases over 100 dancers from 10 organisations and companies, providing a platform for talent to shine. 

The festival's impact extends far beyond the stage, creating job opportunities for dancers, costume designers, stage managers, photographers, and SMMEs, while also attracting tourists to the province.

The Dance Pages Festival is a rich and multifaceted celebration of dance, comprising four segments:

1. Public performances
2. School performances
3. Workshops and dance dialogues
4. Awards programme

The festival recognises and rewards outstanding contributions to dance, honouring dancers, choreographers, dance groups, organisations, and leaders who have made a significant impact in the development of dance.

For the past 11 years, the Dance Pages Festival has had a profound impact on the community, touching the lives of over 300 dancers, 32 organisations in the Northern Cape, 34 schools, and eight communities.

This year's festival promises to be just as exciting, with performances and activations taking place at the Northern Cape Theatre, Sol Plaatje University, Northern Cape FET College, the taxi rank, and the Mayibuye Precinct from October 22 to 25. 

For more information, contact Linda Sonaba on 078 461 1471 or 069 705 7906.