Following it’s successful premiere in Maputo, Mozambique in March, the South African tour of this full length, dance theatre production commences at The Market Theatre Lab in Johannesburg from 11-14 April.

Inhale/Exhale will combine the artistic and technical excellence of iKapa choreographers, Tanya Arshamian and Theo Ndindwa, with the unique musical talents of Afropolitan Explosiv’s Thokozani Mhlambi and Nobuntu Mqulwana. The production was inspired by how universal stories and life experiences cause an emotional reaction that affects one’s breathing. “The dancers allow multiple emotions to stimulate their breath, which is the inspiration behind their movement,” explains Ndindwa.

Inhale/Exhale will be showing at the following theatres:

The Market Theatre Lab, Johannesburg, 11-14 April 2012 at 20h00
The Playhouse Theatre, Durban, 4-7 July at 20h00
The Guild Theatre, East London, 11-14 July at 20h00
Artscape Arena Theatre, Cape Town, 1-4 August 2012 at 20h00
Tickets are R100 / R50 Concession. Book through admin@ikapadancetheatre.co.za or www.webtickets.co.za.
iKapa Dance Theatre, a contemporary dance company, is a proudly South African, Cape Town based NPO using dance as a vehicle for social transformation, youth development and artistic excellence. iKapa Dance Theatre is operational thanks to the funding from the National Lottery.

For more information contact Thandeka on 076-040-9098 / 021 461 4801 or admin@ikapadancetheatre.co.za www.ikapadancetheatre.co.za

The iKapa Youth Dance Theatre is a semi-professional company for young talented dancers who are versatile in various dance forms and enjoy these variety of dance styles. iKapa’s dance styles include ballet, contemporary and African.

These young dancers will be given the opportunity to perform at various events. Opportunities will arise for the Youth Theatre to perform together with iKapa Dance Theatre’s company members.

The iKapa Youth Dance Theatre will take place on Saturday mornings between 9:00 and 13:00.

The audition will consist of a ballet class, contemporary class, repertoire and pointe class for females.

The auditions will take place at the iKapa Dance Studios, 54 Newmarket Street, Cape Town.

We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

If you need more information, call Simone Botha on 0730495034 or youth@ikapadancetheatre.co.za

27 November 2011 at 18h00

at the Magnet Theatre, Corner Lower Main and St Michaels Road, Observatory.

Tickets from admin@ikapadancetheatre.co.za R60 advance, R80 on the door.

iKapa Dance will also perform STAGES at JL Zwane in Gugulethu, free of charge, on 26 November 2011 at 18h00.

STAGES is an explosive production that will resonate with every dance-lover in the audience, no matter what stage of life or dance they may find themselves in.

STAGES is a reflection of the phases of a dancer’s life. In childhood, we learn that dance is an outlet of self expression and pure joy. In youth, we begin to experience the thrill of shining as a dancer, the hunger and chase of the spot light and the position of center stage. In adulthood, all of life can be expressed through our bodies and their perfection – the long lines and exhilarating jumps and lifts and the ability to express and share life’s darkest and brightest moments with an audience. And throughout life, there are those who have danced only in their hearts and are taking bold steps onto the stage for the first time, knowing that it’s never too late to be a dancer.

In 2011, iKapa Dance has grown to encompass four main groups of dancers, all of which are featured in STAGES. These include the Professional Company, which strives for technical excellence of an international standard; the Youth Dance Theatre aimed at growing today’s young talent into the bright performing stars of tomorrow; the Training and Outreach School which gives previously disadvantaged children in Cape Town communities the opportunity to dance and learn new life skills; and the OnPointe Dance Studio which makes contemporary dance accessible to anyone who has ever had the ambition to dance and feel the joy and beauty of movement.

The Dance Training and Outreach School will stage five pieces of which one is a collaboration piece between the outreach school and the Youth Dance Theatre. The award-winning collaboration piece is called I Am Here choreographed by Mbulelo Ngumbombini.

The Youth Dance Theatre will stage Checkmate choreographed by Simoné Botha, as well as Mbulelo Ngumbombini’s Cater for Three.

iKapa’s On Pointe Performance Team will perform Beautiful Mess, choreographed by Theo Ndindwa. Dancers of the evening school are extremely excited to perform as it will be the first time for many of them to ever set foot on a stage.

The Professional company will bring two pieces to the stage. They are Navras, back by popular demand and choreographed by iKapa’s directors, Theo Ndindwa and Tanya Arshamian, and Maxwell Xolani Rani’s African piece, Forgiveness.

We look forward to celebrating and sharing dance with you in unforgettable production.

Company News

It has been an energetic and exciting year for iKapa Dance Theatre so far. Even though our funding situation unfortunately required us to release our company dancers from their full-time contracts, the company and selected children from the Outreach still completed two productions. Firstly, On Broadway with guest performances from Jazzart Dance Theatre and UK’s Company Chameleon and secondly, the company presented the energetic and emotional production of FUSE at the Artscape Arena Theatre. FUSE was then shown again at the main platform of the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and, though it was ridiculously cold, it was a great success and the company received a great review from the Q magazine.

Whilst July kept the company busy in Grahamstown, the Outreach children were busy rehearsing for the debut performance of “I Am Here” choreographed by Mbulelo Ngubombini. They performed “I Am Here” at Artscape as a part of Jazzarts’ Danscape season for which they completed four performances.  The children were fantastic and it was an eye-opening experience for them through the interaction with other dance schools and teachers- but there was no rest for them.  On 12-14 July they attended a four day camp in Stellenbosch, hosted by the Department of Culture Affairs and Sport, where they received intensive workshops in multiple art forms, including dance presented by iKapa Dance Theatre.  The term commenced again on 18 July and they quickly got back into a steady routine of classes three times a week.  In August the Training & Outreach learners performed “I am here” at the Artscape Schools festival along with the Youth Company who presented “Checkmate” by Simone Botha.  ”I am here” was selected to perform at the GALA evening on 26 August where they were awarded a trophy for their work! We are very proud of them and their development.

If you have missed recent performances watch out for iKapa Training & Outreach and Youth Company  who will perform ‘I am here’ along with”Checkmate” at the Baxter Dance Fringe Festival and Main Festival in October.

The Directors are off to the Kinani Contemporary Dance Platform in Maputo, Mozambique in November and, at the same time, will start creating their new season to be toured in 2012. We have big plans for the coming year, so stay tuned and keep supporting iKapa Dance Theatre!

iKapa Dance Theatre Productions seeks to appoint an Administration & Financial Manager with effect from the 26 September 2011.

The Administration & Financial Manager is primarily responsible for administrative & financial support functions to ensure the efficient and effective operation for the organisations.

Key responsibilities: Administration: -All office correspondence, dealing with inquiries and bookings – Bookkeeping, budgets, bank reconciliations and financial reporting (for donors) and invoicing, payroll, audit preparation and SARS submissions – Documents: Create and update rules/ policy/ procedure, contracts (construction, rental, employment and internal company admin policy) Interpret documents, yellow page for the company. – Manage NPO and Tax Exemption status – Office: control fixed assets, maintenances/security/constructions, control purchase of stationary and other equipments. – Supervise internal communication systems: Datafox, email, network, internet, and other IT equipments. – Day-to-day administration of the organisation, which includes the capturing expenditure, gathering of monitoring and evaluation data, logistical arrangements, and event coordination. – Database management – Performance & Tour Arrangements & coordination, including venues, transport, accomodation, schedules, marketing material ordering & distribution. Human Resource: – Recruitment: prepare job announcement and post recruitment, interview and select candidates. – Motivation and Performance Appraisal: participate with Directors’ to set objectives, performance evaluations and staff promotion. – Employee Administration/ record keeping (personal employee data, insurance, expense cards, recommendations, official warning letters, payment settlement, annual leave, etc) – Career Progression Planning

Key attributes and qualities would include:

• Grade 12 and five years’ experience in a comparable position • Attention to detail (a must) • Prior experience in working with budgets in capturing financial accounts • Experience in Financial management • A high level of computer literacy, particularly with use of spreadsheets ( Excel & Word 2007, PowerPoint) • Strong verbal and written communication skills • The ability to work under pressure and multi-task where required • The ability to work both independently and in a team context • Loyalty, honesty, patient work, positive aptitude • Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information • Direct and manage a multi-disciplinary staff, communication both orally and in writing at all levels • Report writing required to produce analytical and technical reports in an appropriate format.

Interested applicants should forward an application letter, together with a CV (including two contactable references) to:

Director, Tanya Arshamian

tanya@ikapadancetheatre.co.za

by no later than 30 August 2011

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

iKapa Dance Theatre offers a salary of R12,000/pm, a friendly working environment, and the opportunity to develop in a dynamic organisation that works for Youth Dance Development across South Africa.

Hours 8am-5pm

Please research iKapa Dance Theatre prior to application to ensure full understanding of the organisation and its primary work.

FUSE at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival

Don’t miss iKapa Dance Theatre’s performance of FUSE at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown this year.

FUSE is a dynamic, exhilarating and inspirational production about Peace and Reconciliation.

3 July @ 11.30 & 18.30 | 4 & 5 July @ 15.00
Venue: PJs