Izindava – a Africa interest event taking place on 2018-03-22 00:00:00 in United Kingdom
London based, Zimbabwean choreographer Bawren Tavaziva interprets his own experiences in IZINDAVA… Artistic director, choreographer and composer Bawren Tavaziva has been producing and touring contemporary dance productions with his company of dancers since 2004, supported by the Arts Council England. He has produced a number of key works including My Friend Robert (2009), Wild Dog (2010), Sensual Africa (2012) and Africarmen (2015) and is known for his unique style that seamlessly synthesises ballet, contemporary and African dance. Bawren tours his latest piece Izindava as the nation of Zimbabwe jubilantly celebrates the fall of Robert Mugabe, marking the end of a 37 year rule. This timely new work takes a bold look at human fragility within our changing world and explores his upbringing in Zimbabwe against a backdrop of colonialism, persecution and power hungry tyrants. 'It is not about fear, it is about strength and humanity' Beautiful, haunting and provocative, Izindava unearths raw emotions that are unsettling and unforgettable. Extraordinary sculptural costumes extend and abstract Bawren's choreography with astonishing results. This is a very personal piece reflecting the choreographer's childhood in Zimbabwe, including traumatic religious fears and the loss of close friends. Izindava also brings out Bawren's redemptive sense of music and Rastafarianism. Izindava translates as 'news' in the Zimbabwean language Ndebele.
at Bernie Grant Arts Centre Town Hall Approach Road Tottenham United Kingdom – Add your South African Event here.
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