Performing Art

The main focus lies within underprivileged communities in terms of skills development and training, as well as development of a unique african traditional and contemporary dance language.

Our organisation strives to preserve culture & heritage of South Africa, Keeping the community out of street and dangerous behavior through music and dance. Teaching them to be responsible for their lives.

Self-empowerment can be the result of theatre with these new insights, we are creating innovative solutions to societal issues and try to make the world a better place, one community at a time.

an NPC entertainment organisation

Ikusasa Arts Development

established in 2011 is an entertainment company in the dance sector of the performing arts. The main focus lies within underprivileged communities in terms of skills development and training, as well as audience development and development of a unique african traditional and contemporary dance language. Individuals with the skills necessary contribute positive to the running and development of the organisation. The organisation currently consists of training and outreach programme to children from different communities in our Municipality (NMB)

Productions

THE BARN THEATRE

The lives of four women wrecked by infidelity, mistrust and abuse. These women embark on a self discovery and healing. #Thetha Mfazi

Written & Directed By

Mandilakhe Gwashu

@Nelson Mandela University 2022

@Mandela Bay Theatre Complex

@Community Outreach Program 2022

@Guild Theatre 2022

• Participation Award – 2018
• Best Performance Award – 2018(South Korea)
• Special Award from MEC – 2019/20
• Best Dance Production – 2022
• Isakhono Award – 2022
(Commissioned to create new work)

Developing children (particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds) physically and psychologically by boosting their self-esteem, teaching them the benefits of individual hard work, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility for themselves and others through dance.

Mandilakhe Gwashu

DIRECTOR

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Reg: NPC2020/274530/08

We welcome disadvantaged youth to the world of performing arts. In order for them to gain skills and to use these skills as tools for moral regeneration