Unmute Dance Company

Unmute Dance Company Unmute Dance Company is a Performing Arts organization whose vision is to inspire inclusion of persons with disability(s) within the society through art

The company came into existence as a project in 2013 after Youngblood Arts and Culture Development had funded a creation process of a work entitled “Unmute”, which was later supported by National Arts Council, Dance Forum South Africa and British Council. The work was choreographed by Andile Vellem (Former Artistic Director of Unmute Dance Company), it is based on his experience as a dancer who is

deaf and has been dancing professionally for more than 13 years. “Unmute” is a way of Andile finding his voice as a choreographer, using sign language as the source of the movement vocab. With this creation he brought together artists from different backgrounds to find and explore what they would like to un-mute; feelings, perceptions, social norms and expectations; while endeavouring to deconstruct what society perceives as dance. After a successful reception of ‘Unmute’ performance, it was then when the company was formed to continue this work of Integration, Accessibility and Ability through performing Arts. UDACO is currently the only existing Integrated Dance Company in South Africa, based in Cape Town as part of the Artscape Resource Centre Incubator programme. With its cutting edge works it has been invited to be part of South Africa’s big arts platforms/festivals like Johannesburg Dance Umbrella Festival, Cape Town’s Infecting The City, Gipca’s Live Art Festival, National Arts Festival etc. The company continues to reach to schools and communities through Outreach performances and workshops that encourage integration.

Some moments from Residency: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 where our Trainees explored creativity through movement, drawing, breat...
01/06/2026

Some moments from Residency: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 where our Trainees explored creativity through movement, drawing, breath, and curiosity.

nicola


28/05/2026

In class with

26/05/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 : 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 .

Facilitated by guest artist .nicola

Last week, our Trainees had the opportunity to take part in a residency rooted in movement, drawing, and discovery.

Through ink, paper, breath, and body, they explored new ways of seeing and expressing, not through perfection, but through presence and play.

Thank you to .nicola for creating a space where creativity could simply unfold.

25/05/2026

Happy Monday !

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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYUnmute Dance Company is thrilled to invite applicants for a 12-month, full-time internship running...
22/05/2026

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Unmute Dance Company is thrilled to invite applicants for a 12-month, full-time internship running from 1 July 2026 to June 2027.

This opportunity is open to people with and without disabilities and is ideal for young individuals with no formal work experience who are eager to gain valuable skills in the arts and grow within a dynamic, inclusive company.

POSITIONS

* Dance Facilitator Intern
* Training and Rehearsal Assistant
* Festival Admin Support

This opportunity is open to candidates who:

* Have a minimum qualification of Matric.
* Must be South African citizens aged 18–34.
* Have never held a full-time position before and preferably have not participated in a learnership or internship programme.
* Live within 50 km of our offices in Cape Town.
* Are not currently in full-time studies and are able to attend this internship full-time.
* Are willing to undergo a credit and criminal check, or any industry-specific checks required for the role.
* Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups and people with disabilities, in accordance with the organisation’s employment equity plan.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

* Copy of your CV
* Certified copy of your ID
* Certified copy of your highest qualification

To apply email :[email protected]
Subject Line: “internship Application”

Deadline: 12 June 2026

20/05/2026

Turning South African Sign Language into movement in our Sign-Dance class facilitated by

18/05/2026

New week. New energy. Same passion for dance.

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥Dear ApplicantsWe are currently unable to access some of the video links submitted due to viewing pe...
15/05/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥

Dear Applicants
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Kindly ensure that all provided video links, images and social media accounts are set to
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Please note applications that do not meet the required criteria will be automatically rejected.

Thank you for understanding.

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫:Dance Films• Visual Artists & Photographers• Dance Productions• Residency: Part...
14/05/2026

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔- 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
Dance Films
• Visual Artists & Photographers
• Dance Productions
• Residency: Participants
• Residency: Choreographers
Open to applicants living with and without disabilities

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 ⬇️

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Deadline for Applications: 15 JUNE 2026

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D F Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001
Cape Town
8000

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+27214109872

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