Inhabitant

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Choreographer’s Note: 

Inhabitant looks at spaces, specifically inner city spaces, in an area such as  Johannesburg and how they are more than they seem superficially; a doorway becomes a home merely through the occupation of space even though it does not have the traditional structure of 4 walls and a roof.

The transient nature of such an occupation creates subtle shifts in the nature and use of space and brings into question the rights and ownership of such. The energy and superficial expectations of the city can be overwhelming and push its inhabitants to a point where they revert to a natural, anamalistic way of living out in the open without the confines of accepted structures 

Credits

Created by: Sello Pesa

A Collaboration with: Vaughn Sadie

Performers: 

Humphrey Maleka, Brian Mtembu, Samora Ntsebeza, Sello Pesa

duration 21 minutes

Press quotes

Produced in partnership with the Goethe Institute – South Africa

South African Premiere: 3rd March 2011 at GoetheonMain, Dance Umbrella

International Premiere: 19th October 2011,Dolapdere Street Istanbul, iDans Festival

“Take centre stage on Main Road, Johannesburg, as you and your fellow audience spill onto the street. Pull up a chair, lean against a wall, and feel safe on-in the street. Although some of us brave the city by going to venues like Arts on Main and the Bioscope, hats off and helmets on, to Pesa for alluring us to re-inhabit our spaces.”

More information:

http://www.ntsoana.co.za/

Updating : September 2013