Iyshea Mckay
Tavaziva Dance
Movingartsbase, Syracusae
134 Liverpool Road
London N1 1LA
T +44 (0)20 7700 3040
E info@tavazivadance.com
W tavazivadance.com
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SIZE OF COMPANY
8–10 on the road
SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Bawren Tavaziva
Administrator/Education Officer
Jenny Hammond
ARTISTIC POLICY
Tavaziva Dance explores new territories by placing the rich and diverse dance forms of Africa in a contemporary, Western context. The company inspires and entertains audiences with its high-energy dance vocabulary, skilled technical dancers, original music, and a totally unique perspective on African dance.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘The company were truly outstanding.’ Nottingham Evening Post
‘Tavaziva’s choreography combines physical lushness with a determined ferocity.’ The Guardian
‘Mesmerising bringing grace and passion to the stage.’ Afridiziak Theatre News
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Tavaziva Dance’s seven high-octane dancers return in spring 2010 with a fierce new show entitled captures the beauty and elegance of one of Africa’s most endangered species, while delving deep into the unknown and articulation of the beast. Tavaziva implores audiences to join the dramatic dancers as their bodies pulsate and vibrate against the mind-blowing soundtrack cut and arranged by award-winning Zimbabwean-born choreographer and composer Bawren Tavaziva. (80 mins including a 15 min interval, 7 on stage, 10 on the road.)
Three different pieces by Zimbabwean-born choreographer/composer Bawren Tavaziva and his company of seven contemporary dancers. Tavaziva Dance’s acclaimed production features the gently uplifting Kenyan Athlete, and two other works by Bawren Tavaziva. Sinful Intimacies is a sensual duet exploring African unease with same-sex love, and a major group work draws on Bawren’s personal experiences of growing up in Zimbabwe under the leadership of Robert Mugabe. (80 mins including a 15 min interval, 5–7 on stage, 8–10 on the road.)
Takes its starting point from the Shona expression, ‘the sun is the beautiful people’, and is inspired by the idea of an African marketplace. can be performed in a range of outdoor venues. This outdoor performance piece reflects the twin themes of African’s vibrant marketplaces and the magnificent sunset. (25 mins no interval, 5–7 Dancers on stage, 1 Production Manager, 1 Artistic Director, 1 Executive Director on the road.)
WRAP-AROUND
The company’s Education Programmes features workshops, choreographic residencies, lecture demonstrations, masterclasses and teacher training days based on the company's repertoire and unique movement vocabulary. Tavaziva Dance’s Education Programme is suitable for both amateurs and professionals, and all sessions can be tailored to specific needs and requirements especially for GCSE, A-Level and BTEC Dance and Performing Arts students.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 Canada ()
2008 Canada ()
2007 Zimbabwe ()
TOURING AVAILABILITY
From January 2010
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