On now, the next instalment of our #DiscoverTavaziva series is Mandla. Mandla is a powerful dance piece exploring the themes of struggle for freedom and fair treatment, in honour of Nelson Mandela who dedicated his life to fighting for the views, attitudes and rights of all people of South Africa. “This is a personal tribute […]
We’re thrilled to be part of WAF in Your Living Room 2020. Check out our #DiscoverTavaziva programme in the festival line-up, plus hundreds of other amazing cultural experiences including dance, theatre, opera, comedy and many, many workshops! Visit www.wandsworthfringe.com and search for Tavaziva in the ‘What’s On’ section. Wandsworth Arts Fringe is running until 24 […]
Out Now! Our first TavTorial online class led by Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva. Join in with an intermediate warm up of exercises that we use day-to-day in the studio with the company! Each week until 2 June you can take part, get moving and experience Bawren’s unique synthesises of Ballet, Contemporary and African dance. Next […]
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The first release of our #DiscoverTavaziva series is Umdhlalo kaSisi is ready to watch NOW! Inspired by the untimely death of his sister, Umdlalo kaSisi is Bawren’s heartfelt narrative of love and loss, strength of community, and a celebration of her life. Bawren presented this work as a finalist at The Place Prize, shortly before forming […]
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We are excited to launch our new online programme #DiscoverTavaziva. It includes TavTorials, a series of online Intermediate classes led by Artistic Director Bawren Tavaziva, film, footage and interviews. We rediscover and talk about works from our archives, and start new conversations with artists. Everything is FREE of charge for you to access. Look out for […]
The Tavaziva Team just wanted to reach out to you during these worrying and challenging times to say hello and to keep connected. As we continue to experience lock-down together, it’s even more important now to stay positive, support each other and be reassured that an end to the restrictions will come and our freedom will […]
Like many of our colleagues in arts and culture, and fellow dance companies effected by the challenges of COVID-19, Tavaziva is following the government guidelines and taking all the appropriate measures to protect and support the well-being of our staff and their families. We are using the time wisely to prepare for when normality resumes, particularly […]
Monday, 25th November, N’da Dance Company invites you to a fundraising performance bringing together UK’s top dancers in companies and independent artists who have pledged their support to the shared vision and mission as young South Africans sharing an essence of culture through dance, poetry and songs. They will be performing in three short works […]
This past October saw Tavaziva travelling to Taunton and Slough to deliver inspiring and exciting workshops to some lucky dancers. Tavaziva was delighted to take part in the first edition of Tyca – the Taunton Youth Culture & Arts Festival. As part of this Bawren Tavaziva led a full-day dance and choreographic workshop for students […]
Join us for our Professional Class at bbodance studios! With the creation process for our newest work on its way, you have the chance to join our dancers in the studio for professional-level class. Every Monday and Wednesday between November and January Bawren teaches his highly energetic and physically challenging class that combines ballet, contemporary and African […]