The Black Swan

Dada Masilo is a South African choreographer and dancer who has studied both classical ballet and modern dance but who actively integrates traditional African dance into the mix. Her rendition of Swan Lake as well as Carmen and Romeo and Juliet, have caused quite a stir in South Africa - for disturbing not only racial but also gender stereotypes. Masilo herself plays the lead swan in this version, with her male friend Boysie Dikobe playing Odile.


Umfula Wa Ma Dada (Swan Lake) | Dada Masilo

Michelle 2012

Mission accomplished Michelle, now I totally want to exercise!

Sword Dancing

Jian Sword dancing and then Balisong Knife dancing. I kept trying to incorporate stab dancing into my Halloween costume this year because I was a viking and had the knife I bought in Norway a few years ago. It was not anywhere as cool as this.