The concept of the production emulates the pattern and colours of a kaleidoscope. Using this reference Dance for All aims to showcase the human face and emotions through its young dancers as unique, diverse individuals who together create something beautiful through dance.
The Kaleidoscope production is portrayed with the different dance genres and styles through five choreographed pieces. The following dance styles will be performed; ballet, contemporary, flamenco and African contemporary. The choreographers who spent arduous hours creating this spectacle of colour are Anderson Carvalho, Daniela di Lorenzo, Allison Hendricks, Ché Adams, Louise Coetzer, Hope Nongqongqo and Lorraine Ndindwa. The dancers in this production are from various communities, hailing from Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Nyanga, Delft, Elsies River, Kuils River, Mitchells Plain and Athlone. Some of these dancers have been with Dance for All since the age of ten, and have literally grown up with the organisation.
“For the past few years Dance for All has had the privilege of performing at the magnificent Artscape Theatre. Marlene Le Roux, the director of audience development at Artscape and patron of Dance for All has made this possible. It is a huge privilege for our students to perform in a professional setting. This environment has been a springboard for former students who landed overseas jobs,” says Philip Boyd the founder and CEO of Dance for All.
This year’s Kaleidoscope production is dedicated to the late Christopher Kindo, a previous dance teacher and choreographer with Dance for All.
The Kaleidoscope dance production is made possible with the kind sponsorship of the City of Cape Town.
Dance for All is constantly seeking funding to continue with the programmes in disadvantaged areas. To become a friend of Dance for All, visit www.danceforall.co.za. Alternatively connect with them on Facebook and on Twitter.