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Dance enthusiasts learn moves and life skills at bootcamp

Lonwabo Marele|Published

Igugu-lethu Arts and Leadership Project hosted their Annual Kasi Dance Bootcamp, at the Gugulethu sports complex, on Saturday. Pictured, professional choreographer, Nkosinathi Mngomezulu demonstrating a move to the youth. Picture by Lonwabo Marele.

Igugu-lethu Arts and Leadership Project hosted a lifeskills and contemporary dance session during their Annual Kasi Dance Bootcamp, at the Gugulethu sports complex, on Saturday.

About 40 young dance enthusiasts took part in the reading, dance and contemporary dance class sessions. Illitha Labantu’s Ludwe Nkomo and Kamohelo Mabongwane shared some lifeskills and reading lessons. Professional choreographer, Nkosinathi Mngomezulu and artistic director Celeste Botha made the youngsters break a sweat on the dance floor.

For more information about the Igugu-lethu Arts and Leadership Project and how to join, contact founder, Olwethu Katase at 079 147 3756.

Musa Matiwane and Nkosinathi Mngomezulu slides through with the moonwalk during their joint session on Saturday. Picture by Lonwabo Marele.
Professional choreographer, Nkosinathi Mngomezulu in action during the Annual Kasi Dance Bootcamp hosted by the Igugu-lethu Arts and Leadership Project, at the Gugulethu sports complex, on Saturday. Picture by Lonwabo Marele.
Professional choreographer Nkosinathi Mngomezulu, with Igugu-Lethu Arts and Leadership Project dancers; Mahle Dlambulo, Lelethu Matsolo and Linathi Louw, during their annual kasi bootcamp at the Gugulethu sports complex, on Saturday. Picture by Lonwabo Marele.
Ilitha Labantu’s Ludwe Nkomo shares some lifeskills with the young dancers. Picture supplied.
Ilitha Labantu’s Kamohelo Mabogwane reads a story to the Igugu-lethu Arts and Leadership Project youth, during their Annual Dance Bootcamp, at the Gugulethu sports complex, on Saturday. Picture supplied.
A special contemporary class by artistic director, Celeste Botha, at the Gugulethu sports complex, on Saturday. Picture supplied.