UKZN's Jomba Festival seeks female dancers for transformative residency
The University of KZN's award-winning Centre for Creative Arts is seeking six contemporary female dancers aged 18 to 30 to participate in the transformative Jomba Festival.
This residency will focus on refining the talents and skills of the young dancers under the guidance of Gaby Saranouffi and will take place during the first week of the festival, from 25 to 31 August.
Interested individuals must be available for the full seven-day duration of the programme.
Although no remuneration is offered, this free-of-charge opportunity offers a stipend for food and transport during the residency.
Additionally, applicants should have some dance training and be prepared to elevate their skills to the next level.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 30 May at 5pm.
For more information, visit: https://jomba.ukzn.ac.za/jomba-female-forward-dance-residency-2025/
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