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Dance is music: Lighting by Oliver Hauser and set design by Willy Cesar foreground space, line and form. Everything, Maqoma says, is architectural. Photo: Arthur Dlamini
AFRICAN PERFORMANCE

Gregory Maqoma’s ‘Genesis’ is not an ending

The renowned choreographer returns to the Baxter not as performer but architect, with Genesis, a daring meditation on beginnings, endings and Black consciousness

  • Lesego Chepape
7 min read
Save the last dance for me: Renowned South African dancer and choreographer Gregory Maqoma says the most important thing in his work is the audience. Photo: Marijke Willems Photography
CENTRE FOR THE ART OF PERFORMANCE

Gregory Maqoma: Dancing so his soul might soar

The dancer talks about his career and inspiration as he hangs up his shoes — again

  • Keith Bain
7 min read
Striking: Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero was choreographed by Gregory Maqoma.
AFRICAN ART

Diary: Requiem of Ravel’s Bolero, BMW Art Generation, live scores to silent films

Your essential dose of art and culture

  • Lesego Chepape
2 min read