Friday, May 30, 2008

City to promote dance talent on Cape Flats

By Henry Booysen
30 May 2008


Mitchell’s Plain youth will get a chance to strut their stuff when the Dance Extravaganza which is sponsored by the City of Cape Town’s Urban Renewal Programme which starts Friday next week.

According to Albert Webster the City of Cape Town’s Acting Manager of Arts and Culture the department hopes the project will be a foundation allowing aspiring dancers to highlight their talent.

“They will have the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience and can also attend workshops presented by Cape Town’s top dance professionals,” says Webster.

At the event many dance styles will be offered such as Latin, hip hop, ballet and Gumboot.

The event will take place on Saturday 7 June and includes workshops from 11am a dance spectacular at 3pm and will continue until late.

Anyone who wishes to participate can contact Natalie Harper at 021 400 2033.

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