 Event |
Emzanzi - Down South Africa with Rishile Gumboot Dancers
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| Venue |
Playhouse (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW |
| Umbrella Event |
Sydney Festival 1997 |
| First Date |
9 January 1997 |
| Last Date |
25 January 1997 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
From Soweto. Originating in the mine compounds and hostels during the height of the migrant labour system and the oppressive law restrictions under apartheid in South Africa, gumboot dancing gained popularity in the townships and rural areas. |
| Description Source |
Programme |
| Primary Genre |
Dance
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| Organisations |
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| Works |
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| Text Nationality |
South Africa
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| Production Nationality |
South Africa
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Programme |
Sydney Festival |
| Brochure |
Sydney Opera House Diary Dec 1996 / Jan 1997 |
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
118573 |
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