Check out the Museum of Colour’s new digital exhibition, A Very British Rhythm featuring Bawren Tavaziva amongst other extraordinary dance artists of colour who have significantly influenced the UK dance world over the past 250 years. All shots were captured beautifully by Zimbabwean photographer, Hopeful Sandati. […]
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We are delighted to welcome Sam Mataure as a new Patron for Tavaziva alongside Peter Kyle CBE. Sam will work to represent and strengthen the Company’s partnerships and connections in Africa. Sam Mataure is one of the top drummers on the African continent. An exponent of African music across all its genres, he has deep […]
We are delighted to welcome two new Trustees to the Tavaziva Board of Directors. Sinibaldo De Rosa (PhD, ResMA) and José Hendo bring their expertise to support the delivery and growth of the Company ambitions. Sinibaldo De Rosa (PhD) is an ethnographer, dramaturg, and notator researching dance and ritual for people at the margins across multiple […]
We warmly welcome Mary Kinsella to the Tavaziva team, who joins us as Administrative Manager supporting the efficient and effective running of the Company. Mary is a dance specialist manager, teacher and artist with a professional history grounded in access, participation and community engagement. Mary received her Anthropology degree from Durham University before completing her […]
Tavaziva is looking for a highly organised person with a passion for dance/the performing arts and a flair for communication to be the linchpin of the organisation. This is a demanding and vital role within a small company, responsible for its smooth running. Working closely with a busy team to manage processes and timely operational […]
The Trustees, Associates and Staff at Tavaziva would like to congratulate Peter Kyle on being awarded a Commander of the order of the British Empire for services to cultural heritage. As one of the early supporters and leaders of dance and dancers in the UK, this is well deserving. Peter has been there for […]
We are delighted to welcome two new Associate Members to the Tavaziva team. Dzifa Benson and Euton Daley MBE will serve as advisors and advocates supporting the Board and Staff to deliver the company’s ambitions for the next three years. Dzifa Benson is a multi-disciplinary live artist who uses literature as her primary mode […]
On 17 November 2022, BOY’S KHAYA will be showcased as part of the AFRIKA EYE Festival alongside a choreographic forum featuring Bawren Tavaziva and visiting choreographers Kennedy Mutanga and Deborah Badoo. Tavaziva will also lead a dance workshop, where he sets out to inspire and ignite interest in contemporary African dance. AFRIKA EYE is back […]
We’re delighted to be collaborating with our colleagues at bbodance to lead an Open Class on Thursday 15 September from 6pm to 7.30pm. Anyone aged 14 years + is welcome to attend this free general-level ability class and explore Bawren Tavaziva’s unique style and technique, a beautiful and dynamic synthesis of contemporary, ballet and African […]
Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) is an open access arts festival bringing together a lineup of cutting-edge theatre and comedy, exquisite music concerts, art exhibitions, workshops, experimental performance art, outdoor art extravaganzas, and everything in between. Presented by Wandsworth Council, events will take place across the borough of Wandsworth 10–26 June. Tavaziva returns to WAF in […]
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