PLACE

KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

DATE

05 – 09 October 2009

BENEFICIARIES

3016

ARTISTS

Kim Paul, Mr. Fish, Bongekile Mabuya, Sabee Shozi, David Lichtenstein

ixopo | KwaZulu-Natal | 2009

PARTNERS

Woza Moya – a community-based NGO located in the Ofafa Valley of rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Working closely with the community and using a holistic approach Woza Moya offers services in the areas of Home-based Care, Child and Youth Care, Food Security, Paralegal services, Youth and Media; and WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene)

ABOUT

CWBSA has established successful links with Woza Moya and has followed their support by organising a show to be done in schools within the area. The shows intention was to create joy, laughter and happiness. It also aimed to promote activities that inspire creativity and action. After three days of rehearsals, the creation of a one hour circus show including hilarious clowning, juggling, magic cigar boxes, tricky sticks, break dance, acrobatics and tumbling was choreographed to music which was used during the rural tour.

FEEDBACK FROM BENEFICIARIES & PARTNER

“Our learners enjoyed looking at the clowns. Please come again and keep up your good work.”  – School Teacher, Mpofini Primary School

“The show was stress relieving and entertaining particularly during exam times. It brought back a spirit of togetherness and cooperation” – Principal, Sinevuso Secondary School

“Very interesting performance. It’s so funny, enjoyable and shows a lot of creativity and dedication. We would like you to come again and teach our learners and us as educators some skills that you use in some activities. Also to encourage and motivate our learners with their talents for performing arts careers.” – Principal, Mavangana Secondary School

“They did a very interesting game that we never expected from them. They were very funny. We enjoyed their show. As learners, we would like you guys to come back again next time. Even tomorrow!” – Learner, Mavangana Secondary School

“It was a wonderful experience for our learners. Very funny and the learners were very happy. Please come again.” – Teacher, Ntakama Primary School

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