South Africa's Oldest Contemporary Dance Company: Transforming Lives Through Dance.
OUR FOCUS
To be a sustainable African contemporary dance theatre company that promotes social change through the continuous reflection of our South African past to influence and shape the future of the arts.
To challenge the dance status quo and social stereotypes through contemporary dance training and performances that celebrate the uniqueness of our bodies as creative instruments which give voice to our African stories.
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To be a sustainable African contemporary dance theatre company that promotes social change through the continuous reflection of our South African past to influence and shape the future of the performing arts.
VISION
To challenge the dance status quo and social stereotypes through contemporary dance training and performances that celebrate the uniqueness of our bodies as creative instruments which give voice to our African stories.
MISSION
Preserve the arts and drive socio-economic upliftment. Focusing on youth development through arts education to enable employment and combat poverty; creating sustainable platforms to foster social cohesion, and producing innovative, high-quality performance works that challenge social boundaries and promote creative excellence.
OBJECTIVES
OUR PROGRAMME
The Three-Year Training Program is designed for young adults who wish to pursue a professional career in dance. Combining rigorous technique with a distinct South African dance philosophy, fostering technical excellence and creative voice rooted in the country’s rich culture.
We produce works that challenge social boundaries and empower creative voices.
Jazzart’s objectives are achieved through an approach of Educate, Collaborate and Create. Each step builds on the raw talent and develops them into well rounded, educated and culturally engaged artists.
