Dada Masilo
| Dada Masilo | |
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| Born | Soweto, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Known for | Dance |
| Awards |
Standard Bank Young Artist Award 2006 Most Promising Female Dancer in a Contemporary Style [2] |
Dada Masilo is a South African dancer and choreographer, known for her unique and innovative interpretations of classical ballets.[3] Trained in classical ballet and contemporary dance, Masilo fuses these techniques with African dance steps to create her high-speed style.[3] She was born and raised in the Johannesburg township of Soweto, and has captivated audiences around the world. Although she is interested more in the personal challenge of choreography than political statements, her pieces often address taboos such as homosexuality and race relations.[3]
Career
Education
- Braamfontein's National School for the Arts, 2002[2]
Performances
- Infecting the City 2012, Cape Town
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Death & Maidens, Infecting the City 2012
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Death & Maidens, Infecting the City 2012
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Death & Maidens, Infecting the City 2012
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Death & Maidens, Infecting the City 2012
- Dancing with Dada, in collaboration with William Kentridge[4]
- Swasey Chapel at Denison University, 3 February 2012[5]
- The Bitter End of Rosemary, Düsseldorf, Germany[2]
- Jazzart Dance Theatre, Cape Town, 2003[2]
- London School of Contemporary Dance, 2004[2]
Notable Works
Classical Ballets
Original Works
References
- ↑ "Infecting the City 2012". Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Menthe, Sam (16 August 2011). "Profile: Dada Masilo - Queen of Dance | The Afropolitan". The Afropolitan. Retrieved 10 April 2011.
- 1 2 3 Curnow, Robin (2 November 2010). "Dada Masilo: South African dancer who breaks the rules - CNN". CNN World. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ↑ Bryson, Donna (17 September 2011). "Artist William Kentridge on stage in South Africa - Washington Times". The Washington Times. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ↑ "The Vail Series [Denison University]» Blog Archive » DADA MASILO". Swasey Chapel, Denison University, Granville, Ohio, USA. 3 February 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.