Dance NGO Dance for All is thrilled to showcase its latest production that’s putting the millennial experience in the spotlight.
Cape Town, South Africa (05 March 2025) — An exciting production is set to be showcased in Cape Town thanks to Dance NGO Dance for All, and millennials are in the spotlight.
While there is a lot of hype around Gen Zers (those born after 1996), the Millennials (1981-1996) are largely responsible for cultivating hype culture in the first place. Having experienced multiple global and local phenomena in their lifetimes already, the Millennial experience is remarkably unique. From being the first young people to interact with social media to being the first generation born into a free South Africa—Millennials have been shaped by some of the worlds most significant events.
Dance for All’s production, ‘Un-Touched’, explores, creatively, how the Millennials have been shaped by cultural, intellectual, ethical, social and political impacts.
Brought to life under the banner of the new Dance for All InSPIRAtions Dance and Performance Initiative, through choreography from the iconic Adele Blank alongside Yaseen Manuel, Allison Hendricks, Mthetheleli Dlakavu, Thimna Thethani, Philasande Majikela and Stacy Barrios for the InSPIRAtions Youth Company, the debut production can’t wait to kickoff in Cape Town.
“The live music collaboration features talented musicians from the South African College of Music, with music interludes by the renowned Elton Lodewyk. Currently based in Europe, Lodewyk is a celebrated music composer, pianist, and singer who crafts music for libraries worldwide. We are confident that audiences will experience an auditory and visual journey, capturing the essence of the millennial generation’s zeitgeist.”
Having Adele involved is no small feat. She has been a significant figure in the world of classical ballet and contemporary dance for over five decades and is affectionately known as “South Africa’s Mother of Contemporary Dance”. She has always emphasised the importance of inclusivity and breaking down social barriers through dance.
“My piece is called ADULTING,” says Philasande Majikela, actor, dancer and choreographer, “It’s a representation of how men (and women) should be empowered to show up as they are – not as they are told to be. There is direct pressure put on men to be a certain way. There are men that dance, which is not the socially accepted norm, but why not? There should be room for expression. Similarly, women should not feel that they need to be masculine in a corporate setting in order to succeed. They should be able to embrace their femininity. ADULTING encapsulates what I feel authenticity is about.”
“The millennial generation is encouraged by its resilience, creativity, and ability to adapt in a
rapidly changing world,” says Allison Hendricks. “Through choreography, we aim to help them
express their stories through the universal language of movement and music.”
Details
- Date: 28 March 2025
- Venue: Nasdak Rooftop Venue, Cape Town
Get your tickets here.
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