A South African Choreographer’s ‘Pinch Me’ Moment in Paris

Mthuthuzeli November was determined to get out of his impoverished home town. Now he has his work alongside George Balanchine ...
Briefly

SA Grade 12 Pupil’s Matric Dance Glamorous Dress Inspired by US Reality Star Porsha Williams

Mzansi peeps gushed over a matriculant’s stunning yellow-and-gold dance dress that drew comparisons to US star Porsha ...
The New York Times

Using Dance to Provoke, Delight and Tell South Africa’s Stories

Growing up in a Black township, Vusi Mdoyi found a sprinkle of joy under apartheid in a street-dancing style known as pantsula. As a choreographer, he has elevated it into high art, injected with ...
Yahoo

Who is Tyla? The South African singer is taking over TikTok with her infectious ‘Water’ dance trend

Tyla Laura Seethal, known professionally as Tyla, is a South African singer/songwriter who’s currently going viral for her TikTok-famous song, “Water.” “I’m very passionate about my country, our ...
Reuters

South African troupe takes township dance 'pantsula' to global stage

JOHANNESBURG, July 7 (Reuters) - Thato Qofela first performed 'pantsula', a symbol of Black South African culture and resistance to the apartheid regime, in his childhood backyard. Now, he is helping ...
Time

South African Singer Tyla Makes Waves on TikTok With Viral “Water” Dance Challenge

The “Water” dance challenge is the latest trend making a splash on TikTok. Currently one of the most popular songs on the app, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the sweet crooning of the snappy ...
Black Enterprise

South African Firefighters Do An Emotional Praise Dance Before Fighting Canadian Wildfires

One thing about Black folks, we’re going to bring good energy wherever we go — even to help eradicate the Canadian wildfires. Our people know how to heal, OK? Two hundred South African firefighters ...