Hatched Ensemble
HATCHED ENSEMBLE is the extension of Mamela Nyamza’s original and highly acclaimed solo work HATCHED created in 2008, an autobiographical work which the Choreographer reflected on her life as a mother, lesbian and artist.
Duration 70 minutes
Genre dance
Language Language no problem
Dutch premiere mon 20 May 2024
After talk Mon 20 May in the Pleinfoyer
HATCHED ENSEMBLE
Nine ballet trained dancers from different ethnic backgrounds convey deeply personal and challenging issues of tradition. The artists evolve when it comes to sexuality and gender norms within the dance classics, until they ultimately realise their own respective true identities within the arts and creative industry.
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In this instance, the HATCHED ENSEMBLE addresses the juxtaposing movement vocabulary and accompaniment from diverse cultures, and referencing both classical Western music, dance and traditional African vocal scores and grounded movement. HATCHED ENSEMBLE speaks to anyone who has ever felt a conflict with their own identity and questioned where they belong to the status quo.
About Mamela Nyamza
Mamela Nyamza is a dancer, choreographer, director, and performing artist who’s been trained in ballet, modern dance, African dance, and the Horton technique, and has ventured into the realms of Spanish, gumboot, and Butoh dance. Nyamza’s choreography is firmly rooted in autobiographical, political and social works which have garnered her a national and international audience. Her ultimate vision is to create and direct more work that would reach the most remote areas of South Africa to unearth young, raw talent in the art of dance and performance arts.
CREDITS
concept, choreographer & director Mamela Nyamza
opera singer Litho Nqai
African instrumentalist Given “Azah” Mphago
costume design Mamela Nyamza & Bhungane Mehlomakulu
technical manager Thabo Pule
dance Kirsty Ndawo (repetitor), Kearabetswe Mogotsi, Khaya Ndlovu, Thamsanqa Ndlovu, Tania Mteto, Itumeleng Chiloane, Amohelang Rooiland, Noluyanda Mqulwana, Zandile Constable, Thimna Sitokisi
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funded and co-produced by National Arts Council & Makhanda National Arts Festival
supported by Moving Into Dance (MID)
