Ballet

Classical dance built on turnout, the five positions and a set vocabulary of steps.

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Debbie Leopold

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Debbie Turner

Debbie Turner founded Cape Ballet Africa in March 2024, having previously led Cape Town City Ballet.

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Mthuthuzeli November

Mthuthuzeli November is an Olivier Award-winning South African dancer-maker. He choreographed The Bacchae, an African choral ballet staged at the Joburg Theatre in July 2...

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How Dancers Actually Learn: The Practice Methods That Work, and the Ones That Do Not

What the science of motor learning says about dance practice: what holds up, what is only studio folklore, and what to change in your next class.

By Riaan Burger

23 Jun 2026 21 min read 4 168 words

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The Styles of Ballet in South Africa: A Dancer's Guide to the Methods and Syllabi

RAD, Cecchetti, DASA, Vaganova: what South Africa's ballet methods and syllabi are, how they differ, and how to choose the one that fits what you want.

By Riaan Burger

22 Jun 2026 14 min read 2 757 words