What: 📅 JOZI YOUTH DANCE COMPANY presents RITES OF SPRING
When:
Where: 🕳 The Lesedi at Joburg Theatre
How much:
🎟️ R150.00Webtickets
A Powerful Celebration of Rebirth, Growth, and Enlightenment Through Dance
Johannesburg – The Jozi Youth Dance Company (JYDC), Gauteng’s leading youth
dance institution, proudly presents its highly anticipated 2025 production,
RITES OF SPRING. This family-friendly performance will run from 8–10 August at
the Lesedi Theatre, Joburg Theatre, promising an inspiring and unforgettable
experience for all dance lovers.
Infused with the spirit of renaissance, rebirth, growth, realisation, and
enlightenment, RITES OF SPRING is a collection of compelling contemporary
dance work choreographed by some of South Africa’s most celebrated talents.
The production features original choreography by:
Weslee Lauder
Jayd Swart
Phume Sikhakhane
Almar Kanda
Marissa van den Berg
Chloe Blair
Tamzin Stone
These exceptional artists have shaped a deeply expressive and visually stunning work, brought to life by a cast of extraordinary young dancers selected through rigorous auditions from across Gauteng. These rising stars are the future of South African dance, trained and nurtured under the guidance of JYDC’s professional faculty.
RITES OF SPRING is more than a performance—it is a celebration of youth, creativity, and the transformative power of dance. It invites audiences to witness the emergence of new artistic voices and experience the profound impact of movement and storytelling.
Whether you’re a seasoned dance enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of performance, RITES OF SPRING offers something magical for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to support the next generation of South African dance talent in a production that promises to move, inspire, and uplift.