Vincent Mantsoe

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Vincent Sekwati Koko Mantsoe
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Mantsoe at Infecting the City in 2012
Born1971 (age 5354)
NationalitySouth African
EducationMoving Into Dance Mophatong (MIDM)
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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He developed “KOBA” (bend), a unique training method "where one can swim in a pool of energy within, to transcend the physical limitations of the body." [2] He gives masterclasses around the world in this technique.

“What is key for me is to have respect for every aspect of movement I bring into my work. Dance for me is about living the maximum possibility of the past and the present. When I’m on stage, I’m no longer Vincent Sekwati Koko Mantsoe, I represent something larger. I am the past, carrying my ancestors into the present and into the new generation. Understanding and respecting this knowledge is very important. Without tlhompho le botho ba hao (respect and your humanity), you’re just a body,” Mantsoe says. [3]

Career

Education

Mantsoe began his training in 1990 with Johannesburg's Moving Into Dance Company. [4]

Awards

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Solo Work

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References

  1. 1 2 "Meet the Artist: Vincent Sekwati Koko Mantsoe". Arts Alive. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  2. "Master Workshop:Koba Dance Technique - Jaberi Dance Theatre" . Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  3. "The healing dance of SA's "choreographic shaman"" . Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  4. "Vincent Mantsoe". Infecting the City 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  5. "National and International Tours" . Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  6. "Repertoire" . Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  7. "newslink.co.za" . Retrieved 22 March 2025.