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ACDC Dance Intersect 2025: a celebration of global dance in Cape Town

Anderson Carvalho Dance & Choreography (ACDC) is a Netherlands-based Non-Profit Contemporary Dance Foundation founded by acclaimed Brazilian-Dutch choreographer Anderson Carvalho. Image: Anna Lenartowska Cape Town is poised to resonate with the vibrant energy of international dance as the ACDC Dance Intersect 2025 takes centre stage from 2 to 4 October at the prestigious Artscape Theatre. This remarkable event is not only a celebration of dance but it embodies a rich tapestry of cross-cultural collaboration, showcasing both classical and contemporary ballet performances that promise to leave an indelible mark on audiences. At the heart of ACDC Dance Intersect 2025 lies a spirit of artistic exchange. This year's festival will feature the esteemed Greek National Opera Ballet making its South African debut, alongside renowned choreographers and dance companies from the Netherlands, Brazil, and various African nations. Produced by South Africa's own Elvis Sibeko, the event is an ambitious initiative led by internationally acclaimed choreographer Anderson Carvalho, the founder of Anderson Carvalho Dance and Choreography (ACDC). Its goal is to unite audiences and artists through the universal language of dance. 'Dance Intersect is not just a performance - it's a meeting point for cultures, ideas, and bodies in motion,' Carvalho expresses. Infusing his Brazilian heritage with classical and contemporary forms, he aims to initiate new dialogues through movement, encouraging an exchange of stories and techniques that broaden artistic horizons. 'We are here to spark new conversations through movement; to show what's possible when we listen to each other through art,' he adds. Cape Town, a city imbued with a rich cultural history and dynamic creative energy, serves as the ideal backdrop for this celebration. Audiences can anticipate a captivating array of performances, including neoclassical pieces, Afro-contemporary fusions, and avant-garde ballet, all delving into themes of identity, transformation, and unity. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Anderson Carvalho is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer, and creative director whose dynamic career spans Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. Originally from Brazil and now based in the Netherlands, Anderson has collaborated with leading dance institutions, including the Greek National Opera Ballet, DOX Utrecht, and Dansmakers Amsterdam. Image: Marko de Beer Elvis Sibeko, the producer known for his innovative blend of traditional African storytelling with contemporary performance, remarks: 'This is a moment of pride for South African dance. We're not only sharing our stories but expanding our artistic vocabulary through collaborations with world-class performers. It's a new chapter for cultural exchange on the continent.' Among the programme highlights are: