Dada Masilo

Dada Masilo est née en 1985 à Soweto, en Afrique du Sud. Formée à la danse classique et à la danse contemporaine à la Dance Factory de Johannesburg, elle choisit ensuite Bruxelles – l’un des centres internationaux de la danse contemporaine – et la Performing Arts Research and Training Studios (PARTS). Dada Masilo fusionne ces techniques dans un style iconoclaste très personnel : « Les pieds nus frappent le sol comme dans le gumboot, les hanches tournent, on crie des youyous pour rythmer la danse, les ensembles alternent avec les solos, dessinant la solitude de l’individu face à la société (…) »

Dada Masilo is a South African dancer and choreographer, known for her unique and innovative interpretations of classical ballets.Trained in classical ballet and contemporary dance, Masilo fuses these techniques with African dance steps to create her high-speed style. She was born and raised in the Johannesburg township of Soweto, and has captivated audiences around the world. Although she is interested more in the personal challenge of choreography than political statements, her pieces often address taboos such as homosexuality and race relations. (Wikipedia)