Figure of 8 Dance Theatre (FO8DT) was co-founded in 2014 by acclaimed dance artists Grant Van Ster and Shaun Oelf, with company manager Marie Vogts joining the team in 2018. 2024 marked the organisation’s 10th anniversary they kicked off the celebrations by starting the inaugural three-month performance development course. FO8DT believes that through the artistic language of dance, we can encourag
e young people to become more self-aware, rise above challenges, and have the freedom to dream. Figure of 8 Dance Theatre has been acclaimed for the exceptional dance-theatre productions it creates, receiving Cultural Affairs Awards for Best Contribution in Dance, The Baxter Theatre Artists of the Year Award, Best Dance Production at Toyota US Woordfees, the KKNK Arts Unlimited Young Voice of the Year Award, KKNK Herrie Prize for Groundbreaking work and additional nominations from BroadwayWorld South Africa, Naledi- and the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. The company’s repertoire spans traditional and contemporary dance works, featuring award-winning productions such as WAG|Waiting, KARATARA, Set in Motion, Embody You, Maze of the Mind, Wings of Light and Die een wat bly/The one who stays. Their annual International Dance Day celebrations, in partnership with Suidoosterfees, have become a highlight of their yearly programme. Other notable performances include the prestigious Mentor and Protégé – Rolex Arts Weekend, Dreaming Dance in District Six: The Johaar Mosaval Story, Marc Lottering’s musical trilogy Aunty Merle The Musical, and David Kramer’s Danger in the Dark. Together with their yearly performance development programme they also work together with WCED focussing on dance as a profession as well as other outreach projects. FO8DT strives to develop, promote, and sustain the future of dance theatre. Their dedication to continued work focused on inclusion, equity, and diversity ensures their programs are welcoming and accessible to all. "Dance is the Hidden Language of the Soul"
Lets get together and Dance! FIGURE OF 8 YOUTH DANCE ACADEMY
NPC Company Registration: 2023 / 150229 / 08
NPO Number: 300-245 NPO
