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Dance and dramaDance and drama<img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/City%20Connect%20Header%20Image.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><div class="ExternalClass88790DB68E404A8EA25F1650C80A4E56"><p>Many of our community centres offer classes and activities for residents who are interested in dance and drama. The activities of the programmes differ depending on the facility, but you can expect everything from hip-hop classes to lessons in performing arts.​</p></div><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Dance classes​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p> <strong>African contemporary dance for kids </strong> <br>African contemporary dance is a combination of a variety of traditional African dances and modern dance. A trained instructor offers African contemporary dance classes for children.</p><p>We currently offer classes at the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Desmond%20Tutu%20Hall">Desmond Tutu Hall</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule and more information. </p><p> <strong>Atlantis Schools Drum Majorettes</strong><br>Learn how to twirl a baton, march and dance to music as a drum majorette.</p><p>We currently offer classes at the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Atlantis%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Atlantis Multipurpose Centre</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule and more information. </p><p> <strong>Ballroom dancing</strong><br>Ballroom dancing classes take place at a number of our facilities, where you will learn basic steps and some traditional ballroom dances. You may even get a chance to perform! Please visit a facility page from the list below for individual programme schedules: </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Athlone%20Community%20Centre">Athlone Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Bridgetown%20Community%20Centre">Bridgetown Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Desmond%20Tutu%20Hall">Desmond Tutu Hall</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Eerste%20River%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Eerste River Multipurpose Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Khayelitsha%20Multipurpose%20Centre%20CBD">Khayelitsha Multipurpose Centre CBD</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Ravensmead%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Ravensmead Multipurpose Centre</a> </p></div></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Breakdancing</strong><br>Breakdancing classes are taught by five semi-professional breakdancers who often go overseas to take part in breakdancing competitions. Boys and girls aged 12 and older are welcome to attend the classes. Sometimes the instructors enter the kids in junior breakdancing competitions.</p><p>We currently run classes from the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Bonteheuwel%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Bonteheuwel Multipurpose Centre</a>. Please visit the faciilty page for the programme schedule and more information. </p><p> <strong>Hip-hop dancing</strong><br>Get fit while you learn a number of street style dance moves by joining our hip-hop dance programme. Please visit a facility page from the list below for individual programme schedules: </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Eerste%20River%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Eerste River Multipurpose Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Kleinvlei%20Civic%20Centre">Kleinvlei Civic Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Nomzamo%20Sport%20and%20Recreation%20Centre">Nonzamo Sport and Recreation Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Proteaville%20Recreation%20Centre">Proteaville Recreation Centre</a></p></div></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Line dancing </strong> <br>Get fit while you learn a form of dance performed by cowboys, cowgirls and those who enjoy a good rodeo. Wear comfortable shoes. If you have cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, bring them along with you to your local line dancing class. Please visit a facility page from the list below for individual programme schedules: </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Bridgetown%20Community%20Centre">Bridgetown Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Factreton%20Community%20Centre">Facreton Community Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Proteaville%20Recreation%20Centre">Proteaville Recreation Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Ravensmead%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Ravensmead Multipurpose Centre</a><br><a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Scottsdene%20Sport%20and%20Recreation%20Centre">Scottsdene Sport and Recreation Centre</a></p></div></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Yona Yethu club</strong><br>Yona Yethu is a dance club where youth in the community can get together to teach and learn traditional African dances. Members of Yona Yethu range from age six and upwards.</p><p> We currently run the club from the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Masiphumelele%20Hall">Masiphumelele Hall</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule and more information. </p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Drama classes​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p> <strong>Ihlumelo</strong><br>Ihlumelo is a performing arts club run by community members. Individuals of all ages practice a range of traditional and contemporary songs, dances and acting techniques, and perform at community functions and outside events</p><p> We currently run classes from the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Masiphumelele%20Hall">Masiphumelele Hall</a>. Please visit the facility page for the programme schedule and more information. </p><p> <strong>Performing arts classes</strong><br>Performing arts include art forms such as drama, singing and dance, where performers use their voices and body movements as a form of expression.  </p> <span> <div class="content-accordion"><div class="content-trigger contentTrigger"><h3>​​​Find a programme near you<i class="icon button-down-arrow"></i></h3><div class="content-toggle contentToggle" style="display:none;"><p> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Cathkin%20Community%20Centre">Cathkin Community Centre</a><br> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Fisantekraal%20Multipurpose%20Centre">Fisantekraal Multipurpose Centre</a><br> <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/see-all-city-facilities/our-recreational-facilities/Community%20centres/Weltevreden%20Recreational%20Centre">Weltevreden Recreational Centre</a></p></div></div></div></span><span> <h2 class="sectHeading">​​​​​​​​​​Contact us​​​​​​​</h2></span> <p>Contact the facility of your choice for contact details and more information about a programme.The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Recreation%20and%20Parks%20Department">Recreation and Parks Department</a> can also help you with your programme queries, as can a Recreation and Parks <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Sport%20and%20Recreation%20District%20Office%20Contact%20List.pdf" target="_blank">district officer in your area</a>.</p>GP0|#bf258b60-b428-4363-a1ae-9549516cb236;L0|#0bf258b60-b428-4363-a1ae-9549516cb236|Sport and recreation;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#35719d0d-5c98-4384-9af1-e91dc8392e18Join a dance or drama class at one of our recreational facilities.0

 

 

 

 

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