DANCE PAGES

14/07/2026

Hello SA, Hello NC.
We have an exciting 10 days packed programme for the 13th Page.

Dance performances, Education, Cultural and Heritage activities, exhibitions, Children's and schools program and activities,outdoors experiences and and and... Surprises surprises??? 😮

For Now, Save the Dates: we got a date together:

22nd to 31st October 2026.
Northern Cape Theatre.

17/06/2026

DANCE PAGES 2026 Date Announcement.

South Africa, We meet again this year 22 - 31 Oct in the Northern Cape Kimberley.

To every Institution, company and organization that have submitted their application, we thank you. We will soon communicate with you regarding our processes.

For now, SAVE THE 📅 DATES.

26/05/2026

OPEN CALL FOR NORTHERN CAPE DANCE ORGANISATIONS, COMPANIES AND GROUPS

Dance Pages Festival Submission Invitation

The Dance Pages Festival hereby invites dance organisations, dance companies and dance groups across the Northern Cape to submit works for consideration as part of the upcoming edition of Dance Pages 2026.

This special open call seeks to encourage the creation and presentation of works that engage with mental health challenges affecting young people and communities today. Through movement, storytelling and performance, the festival hopes to create space for dialogue, awareness, healing, reflection and social engagement around issues impacting society today.

We invite choreographers, dancers, directors, facilitators and collaborators to present submission works for all dance forms that speak to experiences such as:
◇Anxiety
◇Depression
◇Social pressure
◇Identity and belonging
◇Isolation and loneliness
◇Gender-based violence
◇Substance abuse
◇Su***de awareness
◇Family and economic struggles
◇Healing, resilience and hope

The festival aims to use dance as a powerful platform for advocacy, expression and community conversation.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PAGE ONE
Please submit a proposal containing the following:
1. Title of Work
Provide the official title of the production.
2. Synopsis
A concise description of the work (maximum 300 words), including how the work engages with mental health and community experiences.
3. Duration of the work
4. Cast Number
5. Town / District
6. Name of Organisation / Company / Group
Provide the full name of the organisation, company or dance group.
7. Artistic Motivation
Briefly explain:
Why this work is important
What conversations it seeks to provoke
How it contributes to awareness and dialogue around mental health challenges affecting communities and young people
8. Contact Details
Include:
Contact person
Email address
Telephone number
ATTACH:
Production photographs
Video link (YouTube / Vimeo / Google Drive)
Promotional poster or teaser material if available.

FESTIVAL SUPPORT:
The festival is in a position to provide a professional performance platform in the form of a fully equipped theatre venue, including basic technical support and infrastructure required for presentation.
This may include:
1. Performance venue and theatre space
2. Standard stage lighting
3. Basic sound facilities
4. Technical coordination and stage 5. management support
6. Front of house and audience management
7. Scheduled rehearsal and technical session allocations

Participating organisations, companies and groups are encouraged to seek additional external funding and institutional support to assist with:
▪︎Accommodation
▪︎Meals and catering
▪︎Transportation and travel costs
▪︎Additional technical or production requirements
▪︎Per diems where necessary
The festival remains committed to collaborating with organisations and artists in making participation possible and accessible.

FESTIVAL DETAILS
Festival Dates:
22 – 31 October 2026
Venue: Northern Cape Theatre

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
14 June 2026
SUBMISSION EMAIL
[email protected]
SUBJECT LINE
Dance Pages Northern Cape Submission [Organisation / Company / Group Name]
OUTCOME NOTIFICATION
29 / 30 June 2026

Dance Flagship in the Heart of the Northern Cape. Creating platforms for Choreographers and dancers to have their voices amplified.

25/05/2026

OPEN CALL FOR UNIVERSITIES

Dance Pages Festival Submission Invitation

The Dance Pages Festival hereby invites universities and higher learning institutions across South Africa to submit contemporary dance works for consideration as part of the upcoming edition of Dance Pages.

This special open call seeks to encourage the creation and presentation of works that engage with mental health challenges affecting young people, particularly within university spaces and student life. Through movement, storytelling and performance, the festival hopes to create space for dialogue, awareness, healing, reflection and social engagement around issues impacting youth today.

We invite choreographers, students, lecturers and collaborators to present works that speak to experiences such as:
Anxiety
Depression
Academic pressure
Identity and belonging
Isolation and loneliness
Gender-based violence
Substance abuse
Su***de awareness
Social pressures
Family and economic struggles
Healing, resilience and hope

The festival aims to use dance as a powerful platform for advocacy, expression and community conversation.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PAGE ONE
Please submit a proposal containing the following:
1. Title of Work
Provide the official title of the production.
2. Synopsis
A concise description of the work (maximum 300 words), including how the work engages with youth mental health and student experiences.
3. Duration
Indicate the full running time of the work.
4. Cast Number
State the total number of performers involved.
5. Province
Indicate the province in which the university is based.
6. Name of University / Institution
Provide the full institutional name.
7. Artistic Motivation

Briefly explain:
Why this work is important
What conversations it seeks to provoke
How it contributes to awareness and dialogue around mental health challenges affecting young people

8. Contact Details
Include:
Contact person
Email address
Telephone number

ATTACH:
*Production photographs
*Video link (YouTube/*Vimeo/Google Drive)
*Promotional poster or teaser material if available
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FESTIVAL SUPPORT

The festival is in a position to provide a professional performance platform in the form of a fully equipped theatre venue, including basic technical support and infrastructure required for presentation. This may include:

1.Performance venue and theatre space
2. Standard stage lighting
3. Basic sound facilities
4. Technical coordination and stage management support
5. Front of house and audience management
6. Scheduled rehearsal and technical session allocations

Participating universities are encouraged to seek additional external funding and institutional support to assist with:

*Accommodation
*Meals and catering
*Transportation and travel costs
*Additional technical or production requirements
*Per diems where necessary

The festival remains committed to collaborating with institutions in making participation possible and accessible for young artists.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
14th June 2026

SUBMISSION EMAIL
[email protected]

SUBJECT LINE
Dance Pages University Submission [University Name]

OUTCOME:
29/30 June 2026

20/03/2026

DANCE PAGES 2026...
We are in the process to open a call for productions from universities, emerging artists and community arts centres.

Keep your eyes on our page for more information.

Looking forward to the 12th Page...
Always bigger... always better...



SA Dance Board Garage Dance Ensemble Moving into Dance Amandla Dança Teatro ZA Mayibuye Dance Academy National Youth Council of Namibia DSAC NCape ASSITEJ South Africa Modern Art Projects South Africa Ubuhle Development Foundation Dithito Tsa Setso Cultural Group Northern Cape Tourism Northern Cape Theatre

06/03/2026

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Ivan Links and the entire Amandla Dança Teatro ZA team and community.
Ivan was a dedicated drummer, facilitator, educator, and artist who contributed immensely to the development of both music and dance. Through his work with Amandla, his rhythms carried many productions, giving life, movement, and spirit to the stage. His drums did not simply accompany dance... they spoke to it, guided it, and breathed energy into every performance.
When an artist passes, it is never just a person we lose. We lose a rhythm, a voice, a presence that once helped shape the soul of our creative spaces. Yet artists never truly leave us. They remain in the echoes of their work, in the memories of the stages they once filled, and in the hearts of those they inspired.
Go well, Ivan. Go dance and make more melodies for us wherever the ancestors gather.
Your drums will always ring in our ears and in our hearts, our souls and memories.
Until we meet again, and dance together once more...

Rest In Peace 🕯 🕊 💐