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"Sell out warning! Dance film screening from renowned Zimbabwean choreographer Bawren Tavaziva. A thrilling combination of contemporary styles, ballet, African dance, spoken word and soundscapes - Boy’s Khaya weaves a physical story of persecution and slavery. Presented with live dance intervention and Q&A with Bawrene, Kennedy Mutanga and Deborah Badoo."
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A event held at Arnolfini on Thursday 17th November. The event starts at 19:30.
Talented African choreographer and Tavaziva Artistic Director, Bawren Tavaziva brings his film Boys Khaya to Arnolfini with a live dance intervention and choreographic forum featuring himself and visiting choreographers Kennedy Mutanga and Deborah Badoo.
Tavaziva counters many of the generic ‘African’ dance styles and is renowned for its beautiful and dynamic performances, bringing a unique synthesis of contemporary, ballet and African dance to the UK stage.
“It focuses on my childhood experiences. The little houses behind White family mansions are called a BOY’S KHAYA. My mother and my father used to work for a rich White family and my parents lived in the BOY’S KHAYA” - Barwen Tavaziva
Doors 7pm
Start 7:30pm
Entry requirements:
Tavaziva counters many of the generic ‘African’ dance styles and is renowned for its beautiful and dynamic performances, bringing a unique synthesis of contemporary, ballet and African dance to the UK stage.
“It focuses on my childhood experiences. The little houses behind White family mansions are called a BOY’S KHAYA. My mother and my father used to work for a rich White family and my parents lived in the BOY’S KHAYA” - Barwen Tavaziva
Doors 7pm
Start 7:30pm
Entry requirements:
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