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Performing Arts in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Performing Arts sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
86 on file
Assitej South Africa
ASSITEJ South Africa connects and supports theatre practitioners, companies, organisations, institutions and schools across the country, who share a belief in the transformative difference that theatre and the performing arts make in the lives of children and young people, inspiring imaginations, shifting perceptions, teaching empathy and building our nation. It is the national centre for ASSITEJ (the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People), which works in around 100 countries across the world and was founded in 1965 in Paris. ASSITEJ SA serves to build the sector of theatre for young audiences in South Africa through supporting and developing the network of artists, empowering education through the performing arts, creating strategies for access to the arts, and advocating for the role of the arts as an essential right of every child and young person. As a network organisation, ASSITEJ SA brings together all those working in the arts and arts education for the benefit of children and youth, from township youth with a passion for the arts to the most resourced theatres in our country. It is served by an experienced, hard working and talented board and staff, and has a pool of diverse and effective facilitators coming from its membership. As a result of this combined expertise, ASSITEJ SA is the acknowledged leader in Arts education in South Africa, and a partner of the Department of Basic Education in delivering the Creative Arts curriculum. In 2017, ASSITEJ SA successfully hosted the 19th ASSITEJ World Congress and Performing Arts Festival in Cape Town – the first time this prestigious event was held on African soil; a game-changing and transformative advocacy opportunity for TYA on the continent. This 12 day event hosted 1390 official delegates (theatre professionals) attended, coming from 84 countries.
11 to 50 staff
Codecycle Media
We are a video production company. In partnership with with agencies.
1 to 10 staff
Darkroom Contemporary
DARKROOM CONTEMPORARY Dance Theatre is a project based company formed as vehicle to reimagine dance, through its innovative approach to staging and presenting contemporary works. Darkroom Contemporary challenges perceptions on how dance is viewed, by creating unique audience experiences and new ways of representing and appreciating dance. The company regularly stages works in unexpected performance areas, transforming ordinary spaces into intriguing, multi-faceted arenas. An extensive & award winning body of dance film works exist alongside the company’s performance repertoire, making their work accessible to a larger global audience through the medium of film and digital media. Darkroom Contemporary continuously explores new avenues to make dance accessible to all, through its artistic output, educational and developmental initiatives. The organisation was founded in 2010 by Louise Coetzer and Oscar O’Ryan. Coetzer, a dancer and choreographer, and O’Ryan, a photographer and filmmaker, bring together expertise from their respective fields to form a dynamic partnership. Projects spearheaded by the founders provide platforms and create opportunities for skills development and exchange among all artists involved. A focus on the use of new technology and digital media frame their artistic approach. Similarly does interdisciplinary exploration, with project collaborators including visual artists, musicians, designers, filmmakers and digital artists. Darkroom Contemporary is a registered Non Profit Organisation and Public Benefit Organisation with the objectives to provide opportunities for trained performers and arts practitioners through its performance, education and film projects, while encouraging audiences to appreciate and support the art of dance. Darkroom Contemporary is dedicated to actively promoting and exploring contemporary dance theatre as art form. VISION: To present contemporary dance in ways that are current, relevant, innovative and accessible
11 to 50 staff
Gold Talent Intl
Welcome to The Talent with Purpose project thru Gold Talent International platform! ntering the world of Arts and Entertainment requires more than just passion — it demands a clear strategy and a deep understanding of what it takes. The Talent with Purpose PROJECT is an INVITATION only program. All PARTICIPANTS require to AUDITION with our team of Consultants to the next-gen Stars of Tomorrow to be accepted into the entry strategy project. This is an exciting and inspiration-filled way to enter the industry. We accept talented individuals who pass our professional audition process, either with our team or through one of our approved affiliate members. Along with our partners and associates our mission is to develop talent and then market them to: Talent Agents | Talent Managers | Casting Directors | Producers | Modeling Agents & Bookers | Choreographers | Creative Music Directors and more. Travel with us to the OLYMPICS of the entertainment industry: SPIN LA in Hollywood, where you’ll have the opportunity to perform, audition, and network with top calibre industry agents, managers, and casting directors. Are you READY to perform? Register on our website now to #audition!
1 to 10 staff
Ikapa Dance Theatre
Theo Ndindwa and Tanya Arshamian founded iKapa Dance Theatre in 2007. The aim is to contribute to the empowerment of the youth and the development of arts and culture in South Africa. As a non-profit organisation, iKapa Dance Theatre acts as a vehicle for social transformation to positively affect and inspire South Africa.
11 to 50 staff
Mitchells Plain Music Academy
Mitchell’s Plain Music Academy is a part-time music programme established in 2014. Since then we have been providing affordable, yet high quality and professional tuition. Our programme accommodates beginners, intermediate and advanced musicians. We have employed qualified and skilled Instructos who’s not only brilliant teachers but also professional musicians and artists to work with our students and take them to the next level.
11 to 50 staff
Mla Est.1974
Founded in 1974 by the late Moonyeenn Lee, MLA manages and represents the most acclaimed and accomplished actors, screenwriters and directors in Africa, working across all areas of film, tv, commercial, theatre and voice. Our experience, expertise and passion for the craft is evident in our carefully selected roster of actors, screenwriters and directors.
1 to 10 staff
National Youth Jazz Festival
The National Youth Jazz Festival has become one of the most significant jazz development programmes in South Africa, annually bringing together over 300 students and 40 teachers from diverse backgrounds from all over South Africa and abroad, with nearly 60 professional jazz musicians and educators. The festival lasts nearly a week, incorporating innovative jazz performance, rehearsals, workshops, lectures, networking and an opportunity for South Africa’s future jazz stars to interact personally and musically with their peers and the country’s top performers. The philosophy of the NYJF is to promote the development of jazz in South African by providing vibrant, excellent educational opportunities for young players; by encouraging artistic integrity and creativity on the world-class Main Jazz Stage; by acknowledging our country’s jazz heritage; by creating a forum for South African musicians to network with peers from around the country and the world; and by providing audiences with unique, quality jazz.
11 to 50 staff
Outside The Booth
OUTSIDE THE BOOTH is a Creative Social Enterprise
1 to 10 staff
Russian School Of Ballet Since 2009
Since its foundation in 2009 by Yana Аuger, the Russian School of Ballet (RSB) remains one of the leading ballet schools in Johannesburg. With the ultimate goal to instil a love of dance in every student while helping them achieve their unique ballet dreams, it offers classes for boys and girls from the age of three through pre-professional training. 3-4 years old: Creative dance 5-7 years old: Pre-ballet 7-9 years old: Level 0 As from 9 years old: Pre-professional ballet training with classes in- Repertoire - Character Dance - Contemporary Dance - Modern - Jazz At the school, the highly qualified teachers use the Vaganova ballet technique and training system. On one hand, the programme based on this unique method permits the students to progress in a safe, systematic way, while on the another, it takes into account the children's unique anatomy, physical and cognitive development.
1 to 10 staff
Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa
The SSF SA is an education program, aimed at improving language and social skills through the Performing Arts. It is Educape’s flagship initiative, launched in 2010 by Kseniya Filinova-Bruton, to strengthen the link between the Arts and education. Since inception, the SSF SA has gone from 20 to participating youth and Learners across the Western Cape, Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape. SSF SA has subsequently showcased 316 Shakespeare plays across South Africa, working with 6736 pupils from 321 schools. We have built the capacity of 510 teachers as drama and performance arts directors.
1 to 10 staff
Vukallective
The Vukallective is a collective of forward-thinking-boundary-pushing-toe-stepping artists. Together we aim to promote the arts in South Africa by providing high-quality work. We collaborate with People and Companies who think and do things differently than the rest of the flock.
1 to 10 staff
Puppet Planet Sa
Puppet Planet is a new children's educational program that uses science storytelling and puppetry to celebrate South Africa's natural heritage. We create TV shows of our puppet performances and offer arts-integrated science workshops for children in grades 4-7. Join us as we investigate South Africa's geologic past and inspire the next generation of explorers!
1 to 10 staff
380dancefit
380 Degrees is a privately owned and owner run dance studio. I have over 20 years’ experience teaching, instructing and choreographing dance from the basics of movement, leading to advanced dance and the foundations of various styles such as modern, hip-hop, street, contemporary, tap, ballet and jazz. My studio is a space in which dancers can express themselves. Our main aim is to have fun while developing the skills and artistry to become great dancers/performers. Dancers can work towards entering accredited examinations and competitions or can be part of the Dance Academy family merely for the love of dance. From a young age children love the freedom of dance and music and this is encapsulated in my teaching methods. Discipline, hard work and passion is vital in the life of a dancer and in order to display this, all levels of dancers get the opportunity to showcase their achievements in the Academy production.
1 to 10 staff
Ace Models Jhb North
ACE Models International is a group of incredible franchised academies nationwide and international with academies in Namibia and the rights to Australia being sold in 2018. ACE Models has launched the careers of many models and some of our models have achieved International success. ACE Models also place a lot of focus on creating successful young individuals by focussing on self-confidence, grooming, etiquette, personal development and people skills. Miss Universe 2017, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters was one the first ACE Models! ACE Models provide the following: Model Management and Career Guidance Model Development (we develop your look, body and mind for the industry) Training (in all aspects of the modelling industry including ramp training, photographic modelling, castings etc.) Beauty Pageant Coaching One-on-One Training Grooming (make-up, skin care, health etc.) Public Speaking, Presenting and Drama Skills Self Confidence and Personal Development Photo Shoots and Fashion Shows National Conference Annual where we will compete against in the other schools in an amazing event here in JHB ACE Model of the Year titles can be won for boys and girls in each category Termly grading and certificates Amazing and inspiring projects such as the recycled fashion show and dream-boards get the models inspired! Model Z-Cards
1 to 10 staff
Arepp Theatre For Life
Working in South Africa since 1987, arepp:Theatre for Life creates high quality Applied Theatre productions to provide complementary social life-skills education to school-going learners, enabling informed choice and developing self-efficacy and resilience. The arepp:Theatre for Life Trust is a human rights-based, democratic, non-sexist, non-racist, non-profit educational organisation, whose beneficiaries are the young people in South African schools who constitute the trust’s audiences.
11 to 50 staff
Atenite Pty Ltd
Performing fine arts
201 to 500 staff
Follow Spot Productions
Follow Spot Productions is a company founded by husband and wife team, Ashley Searle and Vanessa Harris. They specialise in creating intimate theatre productions for 'everyman.' They are also brilliant at managing entertainment for corporate events. They have both been dancing, singing and acting from a young age, and are well-connected in the performing arts industry.
1 to 10 staff
Hannie Hefer Promotions Cc
Concerts and recitals with singers and instrumentalists of stature." Hannie Hefer specialises in presenting and coordinating music concerts at smaller venues resulting in intimate, captivating and inimitable encounters. Performances by classical singers, instrumentalists and ensembles take precedence but by no means exclude the dazzling talent of other top class performers. Hannie Hefer Promotions / Classix & Operatix operates as an independent impresario concern. We strive to promote the talent of enlisted performers not through performances alone; also by keeping record of their accomplishments, innovations and interests.
1 to 10 staff
Jata - Johannesburg Academy For Theatre Arts
Whilst JATA aims to equip current and future practitioners of the theatre arts with all the necessary skills required of the professional “triple threat” performer, all our students experience the outstanding benefits of training in the arts – enhanced self-esteem and confidence, improved social skills as well as strengthened problem-solving and generative thinking abilities. All our instructors are accredited teachers and/or industry professionals with unsurpassable knowledge and experience. This provides students not only with a strong technique as well as up-to-date access to developing trends, but also affords them a solid network should they be in, or choose to enter, the entertainment industry.
1 to 10 staff
Klm & Associates
KLM & Associates is a performing arts consultancy and talent management agency based in Cape Town, South Africa. Our mission at KLM & Associates is to provide expert performing arts consultancy services and talent management solutions to our clients, while fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and innovation.
1 to 10 staff
Ottawa Live Arts Community
The Ottawa Live Arts Community mission is to build a welcoming, resilient and sustainable Arts Hub that enriches, supports and connects artists, creatives and community. The Live Arts Community will foster social engagement by providing an inclusive space that welcomes all ages and abilities, and cultivate artistic practice through programs, workshops and performances.
1 to 10 staff
Pato Productions
Performing Artists Theatre Organisation is a company of performers and theatre makers committed to giving a voice to independent theatre productions.
1 to 10 staff
Phandicraft Active Drama
PhandiCraft explores indigenous games, folk tales and language through active drama to enhance children's confidence, creativity and imagination. Through active drama, PhandiCraft develops social skills, co-ordination and concentration in children's early stage development. PhandiCraft is an educational fun mural for kids, which consists of Drama and Dance. Together with the use of music, the child's development is woven into the element of driving learning through fun.
1 to 10 staff
