Vincent Mantsoe

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Vincent Mantsoe
InfectingTheCity2012 NTU VincentMantsoe SydelleWillowSmith 20120307 (5).jpg
Mantsoe at Infecting the City in 2012
Born1971 (age 5253)
NationalitySouth African
Known forDance

Vincent Mantsoe (born 1971) is a South African dancer and choreographer. Raised in the Soweto township outside Johannesburg, he combines the street dance of his childhood with traditional and contemporary dance styles. [1] Spirituality and the cultural influences of African, Aboriginal Australian, Asian, contemporary, and ballet traditions are important influences on Mantsoe's work. [1] He is also the founder of Association Noa.

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Career

Education

Mantsoe began his training in 1990 with Johannesburg's Moving Into Dance Company. [2]

Awards [3]

Solo Work [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Meet the Artist: Vincent Sekwati Koko Mantsoe". Arts Alive. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  2. "Vincent Mantsoe". Infecting the City 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  3. "National and International Tours" . Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  4. "Repertoire" . Retrieved 12 April 2012.