DANCE TRUST OF ZIMBABWE

STARLIGHT DANCING 2010
"Audience Awaiting The Start of Show"

"MHEMBERERO (CELEBRATION)"
DANCE FOUNDATION COURSE

Choreography/ Concept :   Thulani Ndlovu, Mcintosh Jerahuni, Blessed Rukwedza
Props and Costumes:           DFC WARDROBE

Josh Bhima; Chaleen  Chimara; Stephen Chitenje; Ivete Dos Santos;  Bruce  Geza; Robert  January;  McKintosh Jerahun; Peter Lenso; Mona Lisa Kalubi; Robert Magasa; Anita Maledza;   Alexio Matambo;  Tinashe Muza; Chido  Mukundwa; Blessed Rukweza; Stanley Wasili.     
Culture, norms and values are very important in every life, let us preserve and celebrate our tradition.

"CONGREGATION"
DANCE FOUNDATION COURSE

Choreography:   Ketan Nagar
Costumes:    DFC, NB and Kétan Nagar
Music:      Kaskade by Djuma Soundsystem

Chaleen Chimara; Stephen Chitenje; Bruce Geza; Robert  January;  McKintosh Jerahuni;Peter  Lenso; Mona Lisa Kalubi; Alexio Matambo;  Tinashe Muza; Chido  Mukundwa ; Blessed Rukweza; Stanley Wasili,      

The choreography intertwines the intricacies of Kathak technique with modern/contemporary movements. The strong Tatkar (footwork) and fluid arm movements are typical of Kathak style.

"MECHANICAL DOLLS"
FAYE JACKSON

Choreography:   Faye Jackson
Music:                 Concert D'Aujourd'hui" by Astor Piazolla.
Costumes:          Charmaine Smythe

Angela Klassen; Ashleigh Bourdillon; Munya Gurumatunhu; Zoe Halpert; Erin Kennedy; Hannah Lee; Terry Marais; Tasnim Mahomed; Zainab Mahomed; Nicola Norton; Veralynne Parker; Chantelle Saunders; Debbie Stals; Emily Wetzlar                  

"CLASSICAL FOLLY"
TUMBUKA

Choreography:     Marvin Kuda Ndoro
Music:                    Adya Classics Vol 1      
Costumes:     Dance Trust of Zimbabwe

Maylene Chenjerai; Cathrine Douglas; Marvin Kuda Ndoro;
Bright Wamwanduka  (Undertstudy )  Peter Lenso

"GREASED LIGHTNING"
MABELREIGN BOOT SCOOTERS

Dance Instructor:    Roy Combrinck

Susan Boardman; Val Caldecott; Roy Combrinck; Peter Dahl; Gene Falconer; Ellen Fox,;Tanya Hurn; June Mossdorf; Susan Parkinson; Bernice Young

Dedicated to Alan Simpson   

"BELLA'S SONG"
NATIONAL BALLET

Choreography:      Bibi Eastwood

Natalie Bradbury**, Christie Clayton**
Michelle Nativel*, Angela Klassen*
Lauren Bath; Debbie Frampton; Carmen Ribeiro
Anastasia Lightfoot; Aimee Nativel;  Kilana Chohan

"SOUL SISTERS"
MITZI CARRUTHERS

Choreography:    Mel and Mitzi Carruthers
Music:    Hey, Soul Sister Train - Soul Sister Play that funky music

Mitzi Carruthers; Lauren Adcox; June Cochrane; Bridget Cravetti; Casey Gould; Lauren Hunter; Shayne Hunter;  Heidi Kenny; Christie Makuwa; Yana Makuwa; Philippa Maunsell; Charms McGaw; Heather McSorley; Christine Reid; Raye Reid;  Jacquie Rollet;  Heather Rollo; Mandy Rousseau; Charlotte Salem; Emma Salem,  Talitha Smith; Iona Surtee; Yvette van der Westhyzen;  Michelle Webster; Kelsey Wood

"NICEST 'KIDS' IN TOWN"
DEBBIE FLEMING

Choreography:   Debbie Fleming
Music:       Broadway Cast "Hairspray"
Costumes:   REPS and WVS Warbrobes

Debbie Fleming;  Nazrhana Abdullah , Malcolm Bethune; Dennis Boddy;  Daria Bulloch; Enock Butawu;  Ashleigh Bourdillon; Ross Ford; Debbie Frampton;Thule Lenneiye; Mike Malahias;  Kim Manley; Stacy-Lee Whyte; Caroline Yule

"RHYTHM"
JUNE CLOETE

Choreography:   June Cloete
Music:       Gene Kelly
Costumes:     Colleen Nativel

Michelle Nativel*, Timikha Fisher*, Carmen Ribeiro, Sharon Mangwende, Aimee Nativel; Hanna van der Nest; Anastasia Lightfoot; Sabrina Rivers; Alex Fleming; Jessica Clarke; Sophia Babiolakis, Tahlia Peppard

"GLAMOUR "
JUNE CLOETE

Choreography:      Les Girls and June Cloete
Music:     Christina, Aguilera; Alexandra Burke, Pussycat Dolls
Costumes:     Colleen Nativel

Natalie Bradbury**; Timhika Fisher*; Michelle Nativel*; Carmen Ribeiro; Sharlinda Fernandes;* Aimee Nativel; Sabrina Rivers; Hanna Van Der Nest;
Jessica Clarke; Sophie Peppard; Stephanie Campbell

"BALLROOM BLITZ"
GAIL BOARDMAN

Choreography:   Gail Boardman
Music:        The Sweet

Amy Bailey; Nora Chirikure, Maria Fernandez; Debbie Frampton; Clare Garrard;  Meghann Shadwell; Talitha Smith; Emily Tal

"REMEMBER"

Choreography:   Mathias Julius

Mathias Julius; Michelle Nativel*

"FREEZE"
ZINA HIP HOP CREW

Choreography:   Joshua Saunyama
     
Rufaro Chaniwa,  Blessing Fire,  Lesedi Mzwimbi; Diana Noli;
Joshua Saunyama

"MUMBAI JACKSON"
KETAN NAGAR

Choreography: Ketan Nagar Kinkini Dance Company

Ketan Nagar, Mike Malahias, Yananisai Makuwa, Phillippa Maunsell, Marvin Kuda Ndoro, Jacqui Rolett,  Heather Rollo, Meghann Shadwell,  Talitha Monique Smith.

This choreography was showcased at Reps Theatre earlier this year, in a competition called 'Harare's Got Talent'.  There were over 40 acts and Mumbai Jackson won first prize.

Greatful Thanks to "ANDY ROBERTS" For all the Photographs