ABOUT THE FOUNDER

A Dynamic Western Cape based dance company established in 1999 by Glenda Jones. Dancers are from diverse backgrounds and the choreography focusses on African and Global Rhythms like Kwaito, Hip Hop, Latin, Cabaret, Rock and Roll, Contemporary, African Jazz, Belly and Creative Expressions.

Afrika Ablaze provides every child who wants to dance, a place to dance! Every child who joins up with Afrika Afrika Ablaze, gets to perform on stage irrespective of shape, colour or ability. Special attention is given to cultivating and enhancing natural dancing, singing and acting talents. The initial dance program implemented was so successful, that within one year of training dancers were gracing the stages of major venues throughout South Africa.

The Vision

The vision of the company is for dancers to experience joy, healing, creativity and expressiveness with the intention of developing highly motivated, confident, disciplined, fit and healthy human beings destined to become valued professional performers