Izulu Dance Theatre (Videotape)
- Title
- Izulu Dance Theatre (Videotape)
- Published by
- 1984.
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Status Available by appointment at Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance. | FormatMoving image | AccessUse in library | Call number*MGZIA 4-366 | Item locationPerforming Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Description
- 1 cassette. 61 min. : sd. color NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
- Contents
- SUMMARY: The return of two exiles to their home in South Africa is told through dialogue, singing, dancing, and drumming. The performance includes: Siyababiza (prayer for the return of the exiles) and Sagaya (preparation for their return); Duma, child of my mother (memorial for the relatives who have died in their absence); Bukhalibezembe (a pot of Zulu beer is passed from hand to hand in celebration); Siyajabula (rejoicing in the reunion); Ikhalaphi (warriors' chant commemorating the Soweto riots of 1976); Umqhobosho (celebration dance from Zulu); solo dance by Thuli Dumakude, combining movements from Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho dances; Isibhaca (Bhaca harvest celebration); Uye uye (thanksgiving to the creator and the ancestors).
- Call number
- *MGZIA 4-366
- Note
- Videotaped in performance at the Theater of the Riverside Church, New York, on October 14, 1984, during the Riverside Dance Festival by Lee A. Goldman.
- Choreography/vocal arrangements: Thuli Dumakude. Music: Welcome Msomi. Written and directed by Welcome Msomi.
- Performed by IZulu Dance Theatre: Thuli Dumakude, Jabu Butler, Pat Gittens, Roni Monro, Sunshine Achee, Akilah Wright, Fayette Pusy-Thom, Rabiah Gaynor, Abena Gaynor, Kehinde Gaynor, Taiwo Gaynor, Mandla Msomi, Zimbabwe Nkenya, Yousof Kareem, Debinka Kareem, Malika Kareem.
- Title
- Izulu Dance Theatre (Videotape)
- Imprint
- 1984.
- Local subject
- Television. IZulu Dance Theatre.
- Zulu dance.
- Dance -- South Africa.
- Xhosa (African people) -- Dances.
- Sotho (African people)
- Bhaca (African people) -- Dances.
- Added author
- Dumakude, Thuli, choreographer.
- Dumakude, Thuli, arranger of music.
- Dumakude, Thuli, dancer.
- Goldman, Lee A.
- Msomi, Welcome. Composer. Author. Director
- Izulu Dance Theater (Company)
- Riverside Dance Festival.
- Research call number
- *MGZIA 4-366