balletlatest news & developments
Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits

Defying gravity: Jerome Barnes’ story of dance, determination and destiny

Ballet gave runner-turned-dancer Jerome Barnes purpose, strength and the power to defy limits

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
Support group: Michelle Rosewall and Rondean Hughes will perform at the Flatfoot Access Festival.

Diary: A feast of dance, musical blessings from the avant-garde, WGRUV Dance Company opens in Gauteng

Your essential dose of art and culture

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
A different kind of barre: Monike Cristina plays the role of Chocolate in the new ballet Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl’s book, which is on at the Joburg Theatre. Photo: Lauge Sorensen

For the love of Chocolate: Monike Cristina’s sweetest role

But Monike Cristina, who plays the role of Chocolate, says grit and strength are needed too

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
On point: The South African-born dancer Mthuthuzeli November incorporates his experiences of township life into his ballet choreography. Photo: Helena Fagen

Mthuthuzeli November: The next chapter in his dance of joy

South Africa’s news ballet company, Cape Ballet Africa, is giving expression to choreographer November’s latest bold works

6 min read