Darkroom Contemporary

29/04/2026

AUDITION CALL: Male Dancers

Darkroom Contemporary is casting male dancers for new works and touring. Strong Contemporary Dance technique and performance experience essential.

Must be available in Cape Town with valid passport.

DATE: 09 May
TIME: 13h00
VENUE: Ballet on Kloof studio, Gardens

REGISTRATION: send CV & headshots to [email protected]

09/04/2026

VENUE UPDATE: Contemporary Open Class - every Monday & Friday

Now at Dance For All studios, 10 Aden Rd, Athlone

FREE FOR PROFESSIONALS

14/02/2026

AUDITION NOTICE: In-person auditions for Darkroom Contemporary’s 2026/27 projects take place this month.

We invite applications from experienced professional dancers, with long term and project - based company contract available.

Recent graduates are invited to apply to our Apprentice Programme, a professional development programme.

Audition Date: Friday, 27 February 2026
Time: 11h00 - 13h00
Location: Cape Ballet Centre, 2 Hof Street, Gardens

We are seeking versatile male and female contemporary dancers with strong technical ability and solid performance experience.

REGISTRATION:
Send your CV and headshot to [email protected]

Registration closes Friday, 26 September at 17h00.

No walk-ins will be allowed on the day.

Self - tape auditions are accepted from applicants not based in Cape Town.

Contact [email protected] for self - tape instructions.

22/01/2026

OPEN CONTEMPORARY CLASS every Monday & Friday morning.

Free for professionals

Join us in studio!

15/11/2025

Our founder and Artistic Director Louise Coetzer, at the China–South Africa Arts Innovation and Management Seminar in Beijing, running from October until 16 November 2025.⁣
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This Capacity Building Programme in China is a collaboration between the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, aimed at deepening creative exchange, knowledge sharing, and cross-cultural dialogue between the two nations.⁣
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We can not wait to welcome her back into studio, and find out first hand, what inspiration and learnings she brings home!

31/10/2025

We’re proud to share that our founder, Louise Coetzer, is currently flying the flag for South Africa at the China–South Africa Arts Innovation and Management Seminar in Beijing, running from October until 16 November 2025.⁣
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This Capacity Building Programme in China is a collaboration between the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, aimed at deepening creative exchange, knowledge sharing, and cross-cultural dialogue between the two nations.⁣
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Louise joins a cohort of South African arts professionals exploring new frameworks for innovation, cultural management, and artistic collaboration on a global stage.⁣
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We’re excited to see the conversations, connections, and creative insights that emerge from this exchange, and to continue building bridges through movement, art, and innovation⁣
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02/10/2025

𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙠 premieres tonight at The L***a Theatre.⁣
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18:00 and 19:00, with an artist talk after each screening.⁣
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Tickets at link in bio.⁣
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Our annual fundraising event advances Darkroom Contemporary’s vision to be a catalyst for innovation, transformation, and preservation within South Africa’s contemporary performing-arts landscape. ⁣
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Our mission is to reimagine dance through innovative and accessible work, blending contemporary dance with visual art, digital media, and interdisciplinarity. ⁣
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Presenting in theatres, public spaces, and digital platforms; creating jobs for artists, and facilitating youth development through arts education.⁣
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Only a few tickets remain, looking forward to sharing 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙠 with you.⁣
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Imagery by the incredible Antonia Steyn 🖤⁣
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30/09/2025

Come and meet the team bringing 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙠 home. ⁣
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Each screening includes an artist talk with the filmmakers in conversation with Dr Gerard Samuel (Associate Professor: UCT Centre for Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies).⁣
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This SA premiere is also our annual fundraising event. ⁣
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Your ticket and optional donation power Darkroom Contemporary’s 2025/26 programmes.⁣
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2 Oct | 18:00 & 19:00 | L***a Thearte⁣
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26/09/2025

𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙠 is the first South African film selected for Cinedans (Netherlands) and has toured globally.⁣
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Now it premieres at home.⁣
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First Thursdays, 2 Oct 2025.⁣
Screenings: 18:00 & 19:00⁣
Artist talk after each screening⁣
L***a Theatre, Gardens, Cape Town⁣
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Awards include: Best Choreography (Utah, Boston, Exeter Dance Film Festivals, USA), Best of Festival (Third Coast Festival, USA), Best Screendance (Berlin Shorts), Best Female Director (Mirada Corta Festival, Mexico), Audience Choice (Boston Dance Film Festival, USA), and Best Ensemble Performance at Utah Dance Film Festival.⁣
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Director Choreographer: Louise Coetzer | Music/Edit: HAEZER | DoP: Oscar O’Ryan⁣
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Featuring dancers Bronwyn Craddock, Lwazi Mzimase, Gabrielle Fairhead, Mukovhe Monyai, Christopher Sherwood-Adcock.⁣
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𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼⁣
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22/09/2025

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗘𝗥𝗘⁣
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The award-winning screendance 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙠 lands on the big screen at The L***a Theatre for Darkroom Contemporary’s Annual Fundraising Event :⁣
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First Thursdays, 2 Oct 2025.⁣
Screenings: 18:00 & 19:00⁣
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Artist talk with the film makers after each screening.⁣
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L***a Theatre, Gardens, Cape Town⁣
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Directed and Choreographed by Louise Coetzer, Blue Funk charts the physicality of fear, set to an original score by HAEZER. ⁣
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Featuring dancers Bronwyn Craddock, Lwazi Mzimase, Gabrielle Fairhead, Mukovhe Monyai, Christopher Sherwood-Adcock.⁣
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Tickets → https://www.darkroomcontemporary.com/bookings

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04/09/2025

Super well done!

Muizenberg's Bronwyn Craddock, a talented dancer with a rich background in ballet and contemporary dance, embarks on her first musical journey in CHICAGO, bringing Bob Fosse's iconic choreography to life.