Kongoma, on again
The second go at the Kongoma Dance Group will be hosted at the Zoo Park next week.
The Kongoma Dance Group will be hosting their second annual dance competition next weekend at Zoo Park in Windhoek. The competition continues to shine a light on dancers who are grossly overshadowed by artists even though they are both expressional arts, and should be celebrated as such. The 12 final teams will be battling it out for the grand prize of N$20 000.
Kongoma Dance Group Competition was founded by Issy Nakamwe who used to be a dancer in his early days and decided to ensure that every dancer lives their dream and is recognised for it. Nakamwe believes that dance, which makes most performances lively, is overlooked and this is why he pursued the dream of Kongoma.
The finalists will also present the Chokolo dance, which is choreographed by Namibians for Namibians. The dance incorporates all local music genres and will be performed for the first time at the Kongoma dance finales. Chokolo dance was made to show local talent and pride on international platforms and competitions. “The dance is so unique that it has Sally as its patron and she went as far as producing a song for it. It will be performed for the first time next weekend,” said Nakamwe.
The regional search began in February throughout all 14 regions which lead to the finalists competing on 9 August, to the finale next week Saturday. He says the response from the regions was much better than last year as more people are aware of the competition compared to last year.
There will be a special appearance by West Champs and performances by King Elegance, Top Cheri and Wiseman Damara Punch. Prizes include N$20 000 and gift vouchers.
June Shimuoshili
Kongoma Dance Group Competition was founded by Issy Nakamwe who used to be a dancer in his early days and decided to ensure that every dancer lives their dream and is recognised for it. Nakamwe believes that dance, which makes most performances lively, is overlooked and this is why he pursued the dream of Kongoma.
The finalists will also present the Chokolo dance, which is choreographed by Namibians for Namibians. The dance incorporates all local music genres and will be performed for the first time at the Kongoma dance finales. Chokolo dance was made to show local talent and pride on international platforms and competitions. “The dance is so unique that it has Sally as its patron and she went as far as producing a song for it. It will be performed for the first time next weekend,” said Nakamwe.
The regional search began in February throughout all 14 regions which lead to the finalists competing on 9 August, to the finale next week Saturday. He says the response from the regions was much better than last year as more people are aware of the competition compared to last year.
There will be a special appearance by West Champs and performances by King Elegance, Top Cheri and Wiseman Damara Punch. Prizes include N$20 000 and gift vouchers.
June Shimuoshili
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