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A different kind of barre: Monike Cristina plays the role of Chocolate in the new ballet Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl’s book, which is on at the Joburg Theatre. Photo: Lauge Sorensen

For the love of Chocolate: Monike Cristina’s sweetest role

But Monike Cristina, who plays the role of Chocolate, says grit and strength are needed too

Quality time: After Dr Zolelwa Sifumba was in a car accident, which occurred after she worked for 36 hours straight, she realised how important it was to get enough regular rest. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Q&A Sessions: Dr Zolelwa Sifumba on learning to rest and healing herself

Dr Zolelwa Sifumba went from being a frontline healthcare worker to stepping back from clinical work. She speaks to Elna Schütz about her shift into more open spaces

Former Eskom chief executive André de Ruyter.

Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter

Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power…

Uniquely Mx Blouse: The artist’s debut album is a fusion of sonic influences from throughout their life. (Delwyn Verasamy)
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Nostalgia, connection and the nomadic sound of Mx Blouse

Mx Blouse talks about their sonic influences and how these fused together to shape their debut album, ‘Elementality’

New take on a classic: Dada Masilo in her version of Swan Lake

Dada Masilo: Moved by her body’s emotions

Masilo embodies her characters with a distinct theatricality and has been wowing audiences in Europe with her eclectic moves.

Jo’burg steps out

Dance Umbrella has opened doors for local dancers, shifting them out of their–and our–comfort zones

With the two year anniversary of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup approaching

Dancing in the streets

With the two year anniversary of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup approaching, ‘Dancing in the Streets’ takes South Africans on a trip down memory lane.

It is misogyny not empowerment

It is misogyny not empowerment

There’s more to subversion than stripping and sequins. Burlesque was once a truly radical form of working-class theatre.

Aussie politician sacked after dancing in underpants

An Australian state minister was forced to resign on Thursday after stripping down to his underpants and dancing at a parliamentary staff party.

‘The world will miss her dancing’

Cyd Charisse, the long-legged beauty who danced with the Ballet Russe and starred in MGM musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, has died.