Joburg, March 4 
Today’s talk is with Musa Hlatshwayo and Acty Tang. There are 20 or more artists present for a lively discussion. Musa talks about the importance of process over product. To…
lauraMarch 8, 2010
Joburg, March 3
After rushing to catch the tail end of breakfast I endeavor to catch up the never-ending task of email. Then we are out the door for today’s artist talk with…
lauraMarch 6, 2010
Joburg, March 2
After a good night of sleep I got a look at where I was. Our guesthouse features eight quaint rooms, a lovely garden and pool, wifi (thank god) and a…
lauraMarch 5, 2010
Arriving in Joburg, March 1, 2010
This is my first entry of several from my trip to South Africa. I have come to attend FNB Dance Umbrella, the annual showcase of South African contemporary dance. This…
lauraMarch 5, 2010
Travels in Johannesburg
Festival Director, Laura Faure reports from the FNB Dance Umbrella Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. After sixteen years of hosting choreographers from South Africa, Director Laura Faure finally travels to…
lauraMarch 5, 2010
Welcome to the BDF Blog
Welcome to the Bates Dance Festival blog. A place for sharing ideas about the study, creation and performance of contemporary dance. We begin with entries from Adele Myers -- one…
lauraJuly 22, 2009
