Black women and trans artists are worthy of support but it should not come with terms and restrictions

The South African State Theatre will house Dance Umbrella Africa, which will be funded by the state

The dancer has first-hand experience of what well-meaning assistance often demands from the recipient making a compelling case for a new show

Here’s our indepth round-up of the highlights from the Dance Umbrella programme this year.

A piece at this year’s Dance Umbrella interrogates the annual reed dance, in which young virgins are presented before King Goodwill Zwelithini.

Dancer Nelisiwe Xaba’s work dares to question the narrative of our reconciliation, writes Percy Zvomuya.