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Joburg Ballet Spring Season of Dance Celestial Bodies

Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season of Dance: A World-Class Showcase in Three Acts

Victoria Hill

This October, Joburg Ballet ushers in the change of season with an extraordinary trio of productions that honour ballet’s rich heritage while embracing bold new visions. From a glittering gala to cosmic wonder and a showcase of fresh creative voices, the Spring Season of Dance promises to be a showcase like no other. Act I: The SANDT Spring Gala On Friday, 3 October, the curtain will rise on Joburg Ballet’s Spring Season in dazzling style with the SANDT Spring Gala at Joburg Theatre. The South African National Dance Trust (SANDT) partners with Joburg Ballet to produce this one-night-only event. Guests are invited to don their finest attire for an evening of glamour, artistry, and collaboration. The Gala brings together some of the world’s brightest stars, including Royal Ballet principals Sarah Lamb and Ryoichi Hirano, as well as South Africa’s own Lara Turk, returning home after 18 years with The Royal Ballet. Joining them on stage are members from Joburg Ballet, WGRUV Dance Company, and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Eddie Clayton. Audiences can look forward to the South African premieres of works by legendary choreographers George Balanchine, Christopher Wheeldon, and Frederick Ashton. These will be showcased alongside celebrated creations

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Finding Holiday Arts & Culture Cheer Over the Festive Season

Minesh Baghaloo

We know the pool and those cocktails are calling your name. But if you feel like slowing down and enjoying the cultural side of the season, here are some suggestions for when you need something different.

The cast of Chicago The Musical on stage at Montecasino

Chicago at Montecasino’s Teatro: The Musical That Still Razzle Dazzles

Victoria Hill

Johannesburg audiences are falling in love all over again with the iconic musical that defined Broadway cool. Presented by Showtime Management in association with Barry & Fran Weissler, Chicago The Musical has lit up the stage at Montecasino’s Teatro for its Gauteng run — a season so wildly popular that

Meet The Women Changing the Face of South African Design

Victoria Hill

In South Africa’s design scene, bold female voices are rewriting the narrative. They’re weaving heritage into contemporary pieces, pushing the boundaries of material innovation, and proving that the most powerful creations often start as deeply personal ideas. At this year’s Decorex Africa, curated by RX, these pioneering women didn’t just

Breaking Down Borders Outstanding Documentary Series Nomination

Breaking Down Borders: SABC Docuseries Earns National Nomination

Victoria Hill

When Paul Modjadji takes the stage — whether it’s under the blazing Senegalese sun or beneath the electric lights of Lagos — he isn’t just dancing. He’s weaving together the heartbeats of a continent. In Breaking Down Borders, South Africa’s first continental dance-and-culture travelogue, Modjadji and his creative team glide

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” Dazzles New Generation at Montecasino

Victoria Hill

A Grand Ballet Union: South Africa’s Season of Swan Lake

Victoria Hill

For the first time in nearly three decades, South Africa’s two premier ballet companies, Joburg Ballet and Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB), join forces for an exquisite revival of Swan Lake. They are bringing an unprecedented scale of classical splendour to Johannesburg and Cape Town this July. We attended the

School of Rock as a leading music education institution for youths

Growing Minds: One Melody at a Time

Victoria Hill

Music boosts brain function, memory and language skills while fostering emotional expression, empathy and confidence. Through group activities like bands, it encourages teamwork and cultural awareness. Learning an instrument builds discipline and focus, supporting academic success. But, above all, music inspires creativity and joy, nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the

F1 Movie Races Into #1 Spot Around the World

Victoria Hill

Strap in and feel the g-force as F1 roars onto the big screen with the velocity of a championship contender and the heart of a comeback story. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) and produced by seven-time Formula 1 (F1) world champion, Lewis Hamilton, this adrenaline-fuelled film blurs the