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Dance, heritage and community unite Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival’s official media photo shoot was held at one of Gqeberha’s iconic historical landmarks – the Nelson Mandela Main Library. Nici Lovemore, chairwoman of the festival and daughter of one of the founding members, the late Hermione Ballinger, said, “My vision for NMBDF is a platform for growth to enable our dancers to stand tall anywhere in the world – a slick, professionally run festival. This, in alignment with beautiful landmarks of our city and in collaboration with other arts facilities. Not only has my mum’s legacy been protected and elevated, but I believe that this honestly altruistic service adds value to dance in our city, and the image of our city and its community as a whole,” said Lovemore. Graham Taylor, a representative from the Main Library Friends, said it was a privilege to host the photo shoot. “As the festival date approaches, we look forward to the release of the spectacular images of the dance festival artists in the library, a timely reminder of the centrality of the arts, literature and the library in the city.” The Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival will take place at the Savoy Theatre in Gqeberha from 24 August, culminating in a gala evening on Saturday 29 August. Tickets are available online at Webtickets.co.za. Pictured: Dance Dynamics has branches in Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay, and these dancers have all entered the festival this year. From left are Danielle Meyer (15), Kayleigh Marais (14), Scoutt Mey-De Lange (15) and Leeah Kleynhans (14). PHOTO: DIRK MOGGEE
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