Richard Loring's African Footprint tells that history through Kwela-jive, traditional gumboot, tap, contemporary ballet, hip hop and pantsula. A cast of 30 energetic performers has created a show so exciting and entertaining that critics have dubbed Richard Loring's African Footprint "The Riverdance of South Africa."
Richard Loring's African Footprint has opened to enthusiastic revues in American cities. The Times-Picayune of New Orleans says, "Run to get your tickets to this exhilarating spectacle!" The dream and humble beginnings of Richard Loring's African Footprint have empowered over 250 artists since its inception in 1988. In 1998, South African Performer/Producer Richard Loring started a school for disadvantaged South African youth interested in performance. When CNN decided to broadcast Millennial Festivities, on New Years Eve 1999, from the prison cell where Mandela had been held at Robben Island, Loring's troupe was invited to perform. The performance, broadcast around the world, became the launching pad for Richard Loring's African Footprint.
Since its splashy conception, Richard Loring's African Footprint has played for seven years in South Africa, two-and-one-half years touring Europe, as well as numerous engagements throughout Australia, China, Israel and India. The show has been seen by more than 250 million audience members, including luminaries such as Bill Clinton, HRH Prince Charles and Nelson Mandela.
Richard Loring's African Footprint takes the Schuster Center stage, February 10, at 7 p.m. -- www.victoriatheatre.com
