A Dance Explosion At Landmark Theatre

Tavaziva Dance's six outstanding dancers explode onto the Landmark Theatre stage on Thursday 25th October with a typical high octane performance entitled Chatsva (explosion).

Following their visit to the Landmark in October 2004, Chatsva continues to explore African dance traditions within a Western contemporary style to music ranging from Zimbabwean choral to the cello compositions of Sophie Rivlin.

Dancer, Choreographer and Musician Bawren Tavaziva formed the company in 2004 having worked with Sakoba Dance Theatre, JazzXchange, Carol Brown, Phoenix Dance and Union Dance Company. In Chatsva he presents the dancers in contrasting moods, from lighthearted, exuberant contest (Makwikwi) to a powerful new solo (Mr Man) inspired by the poet Coleridge's impassioned public outburst against the evils of slavery. The determination of the persecuted to affirm identity and belief is brought out in Pachedu.

Completing the programme, Thea Nerissa Barnes stages Last Word, her wittily engaging duet for two dancers... and a chair.

Chatsva is danced by Samson Felo, Amanda Lewis, Lerato Lipere, Shelley-Ann Maxwell, Anna Watkins and Nicholas Watson.

Barwen Tavaziva and company will be holding a 4 day dance residency building a curtain raiser for Chatsva with local dancers aged from 8 upwards including beginners. The residency is from Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th October from 10am to 4pm and from 10am to 6pm on Thursday 25th October – the day of the performance. -- www.northdevontheatres.org.uk

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