Direction, Choreography and Scenography: Boyzie Cekwana
Boyzie Cekwana / Panaibra Canda (ZA | MZ)
The Inkomati (dis)cord
- Tanz im August
First, there was the "Nkomati Accord". The failed, 'historical', political agreement between the South African Apartheid State and Mozambique’s president Samora Machel in the 1980s. It is named after the Inkomati river, a spine that cuts across and transcends three countries, Mozambique, Swaziland, and South Africa. "The Inkomati (dis)cord" is an approach that diametrically opposes that of the abortive political accord. A collaborative project between the choreographers Boyzie Cekwana and Panaibra Gabriel Canda, the project stems from a desire to tell their stories from their perspective, as neighbours and Africans, in direct opposition to the unyielding Western paradigm of a continent drowning in perpetual need and turmoil. "This work is a study in transcendence. This transcendence informs and inspires our interest in developing a work that attempts to break artificial borders and traverse territories of the body, skin, identities and histories. The work seeks to explore, in a small way, the very deep, but superficial and internalized colonial boundaries that still alienate shared histories and aspirations."(Boyzie Cekwana and Panaibra Gabriel Canda)
With Amelia Socovinho, Maria Tembe, Panaibra Canda, Boyzie Cekwana
Costume Boyzie Cekwana, Panaibra Canda
Lighting and Technical direction Matthews Phala
Speeches Samora Machel
Music Title "Libertango" by Astor Piazzola, interpreted by YO YO MA
Co-production FNB Dance Umbrella (Johannesburg), Panorama Festival 2011(Rio de Janeiro)
Supported by The National Arts Council of South Africa, Dance Umbrella (Johannesburg), Prohelvetia, Cape Town, The Floating Outfit Project, CulturArte, Institut francais – Afrique et Caraïbes en créations
Duration: 60 min
Photos: Victor Bello, Monika Rittershaus
Trailer: Choy Ka Fai
Cast
Dates
Past
Location
HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
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