Elvis Sibeko Studios, a dance organisation based in Cape Town which is known for nurturing young talent, is set to showcase at the 2023 China Xinjiang International Dance Festival.
Sibeko and his team of dancers have been selected to perform at the festival to be held in Ürümqi, China, from tomorrow until August 5.
The performance, titled Manyano: The Spirit of Ubuntu, showcases a fusion of traditional South African dance routines, including Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Tsonga, Venda, Swati, Pedi, Khoisan and Sotho dances.
The production also incorporates South African social dances such as pantsula, gumboot, street dance and amapiano.
Sibeko explained that the organisers of the Chinese festival were seeking a representative from South Africa to showcase its diverse culture.
In response, he created a piece that highlights the African…