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Thursday, 15 November 2012
BEHIND THE SCENE
Behind The Scene
Derrière la Scene
Choreography/ chorégraphie: Sara Kwala Opondo
Duration/ durée
: 25 minutes
Dancers/ Danseurs:
Sara Kwala Opondo,
Guedoum Djimbaye Razolo
Music/ Musique: Yann
Technician/ Techniciens: Issa Teri
Administrators / Administrateurs: Esther Umeonwujiobi, Tapsoba Irissa
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SYNOPSIS
BEHIND
THE SCENE
The dance piece is based on the past and actual events in the Mungiki community focusing mainly on the women in this community. Mungiki is a terrorist group and a banned criminal organization in Kenya. The name means "A united people" or "multitude" in the Kikuyu language. The religion, which apparently originated in the late 1980s, is secretive and bears some similarity to mystery religions .The dance piece questions the position of women in the Mungiki context and puts on spot the vices they encounter. These women are subjected to sexual violence, oppression, forced circumcision and are always taking the back seat while the men are on the fore front in all the matters including those that affect them because they don’t have a voice. The dance piece gives them a voice as the piece advocates for change and addresses these issues publicly. Just like any other women these women deserve love, caring and respect in the eyes of men and above all treated humanly.
NOTE D’INTENTION
DERRIÈRE
LA SCÈNE
Le spectacle est basé sur les événements passés et réels
dans la communauté Mungiki. Le spectacle se concentre sur les femmes de cette
communauté . Mungiki est un groupe terroriste et une organisation criminelle
interdite au Kenya. Le nom veut dire " UN gens " unis ou "
multitude " dans la langue Kikuyu. La religion qui est apparue tardivement
dans les l'années 1980 est dissimulée et porte quelques ressemblances à la
religion du mystère. Behind the scene est un questionnement sur la place de la
femme dans le contexte Mungiki et met en exergue les atrocites qu'elles
rencontrent, qu’elles vivent au quotidien. Ces femmes sont soumises à la
violence sexuelle, l’oppression, l\excision forcées et prennent toujours le
siège du dos pendant que les hommes sont devant dans toutes les situations.
Cela les affectent parce qu'ils n'ont
pas de voix. Ce spectacle leur donne une voix pour exprimer leur souffrance
publiquement et préconise un changement de comportement a l’egard de la femme
Mungiki. Aimez les femmes, ces femmes
méritent votre amour. Elle méritent un traitement humain.
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Sara Kwala Opondo (Choreographer/ dancer)
is a creative who uses contemporary dance
as an expressional tool to tell her stories. Born and raised in Nairobi in
the 80's she first discovered her artistic calling by default in 2006. At
the said time she was waiting to join college when a friend proposed dance
workshop that was being facilitated by Kunja dance theatre under the
artistic direction of James Mweu. She is informally trained through
workshops and residencies locally and abroad and her works are informed by
her experience in the practice. Currently working for Kunja dance theatre
as a project coordinator and rehearsal director.
Sara Kwala Opondo (Danseur / Chorégraphe)
Elle est une personne
créative qui utilise la danse contemporaine comme un outil d'expression de son histoire. Née et
élevée à Nairobi dans les années 80. Elle découvre d’abord la danse par
défaut en 2006. Pendant qu’elle attendait de rejoindre le collège, un ami lui propose
de participer a un atelier de danse
qui était organisé par Kunja danse théâtre sous la direction artistique de
James Mweu. Elle a été formée à travers ateliers et résidences organises
localement et à l'étranger. Ces travaux ont forge son expérience
artistique.Elle travaille actuellement pour Kunja danse théâtre comme coordinatrice du projet et directrice de
la répétition.
Email: lilsara_kwl@yahoo.com
Website: sarakwalaopondo.blogspot.com
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Guedoum Djimbaye
Razolo (Dancer)
was born
June 18, 1971 to Djamena in Chad. He discovered the art since his
childhood while with his grandmother Telem who was a craftswoman. Since
his entry to the primary school till the university where he has
distinguished himself at the time of ceremonies as comedian, dancer and
storyteller, he’s always had love for the art. In 1988 he made his entry
in the national ballet of Chad as dancer and at the same time he played in
several group theater such as: the contemporaries, Hampaté Bâ, Ecun. He
entered in 2003 in the group musical TIBESTI. He benefitted from several
formations of which the fundamental were; a professional formation in
music sahélienne organized by the Azalaï project, financed by the France
culture to Cameroon, Chad and Niger, a professional formation in
contemporary dance in Senegal school of the sands " to Create the
future " and of the project chrysalides that took place in three phases:
Senegal, Kenya and Burkina. He has organized several workshop on music, tale and dance at the
place of the amateur and professional, national and international. He is
the artistic director of the company of contemporary dance of traditional
inspiration KORAVY with that he choreographed several pieces and stages
tales of which he is the author .
Guedoum
Djimbaye Razolo (Danseur)
Razolo est né le 18 juin 1971 à N’Djamena au Tchad.
Il a découvert l’art dès son enfance en étant à coté de sa grand-mère Telem
qui fut artisane. Dès son entrée à l’école primaire jusqu’à l’université où il se fit
distinguer lors des cérémonies comme comédien, danseur et conteur, Il a
toujours eu l’amour pour l’ART. En 1988 il fit son entrée dans le ballet
national du Tchad comme danseur et en même temps il a joué dans plusieurs
groupe de théâtre tels : les contemporains, Hampaté Bâ, Ecun. Il est
entré en 2003 dans le groupe musical TIBESTI. Il a bénéficié de plusieurs formations dont les
fondamentales furent : une formation professionnelle en musique
sahélienne organisée par le projet Azalaï, financé par la culture France
au Cameroun, Tchad et Niger ; une formation professionnelle en danse
contemporaine au Sénégal à l’école des sables « Créer le
futur » et du projet chrysalides qui s’est déroulé en trois
phases : Sénégal, Kenya et Burkina Faso. Il a organisé plusieurs
ateliers de formation de théâtre, musique, conte et danse à l’endroit des
amateurs et professionnels nationaux comme internationaux. Il est le
directeur artistique de la compagnie de danse contemporaine d’inspiration
traditionnelle : KORAVY avec qui il a chorégraphié plusieurs pièces
et mise scène des contes dont il en est l’auteur.
Email: razolodjimbaye@gmail.com
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TECHNIQUE PARTNERS
Godown Art Centre,
Nairobi, Kenya
Centre de Developpement Choregraphique (CDC), LA
TERMITIERE, Burkinafaso
Ecole de Danse Irene Tassembedo (EDIT)
CONTACTS
Administrators / Administrateurs:
Esther Umeonwujiobi :+[234]8028740200, +[226]66957574
Email: essybaby2007@yahoo.com
Tapsoba Irissa: +[226]76513906
Email: taris78@yahoo.fr
Saturday, 27 October 2012
CHRYSALIDES NAIROBI PHASE
Chrysalides - Formation chorégraphique, Technique et Administrative
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Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Portfolio
PERFORMANCES
- Behind the scene
Venue: La termitiere CDC (Burkina Faso)
Choreography: Sara Kwala
Interprets: Sara Kwala and Razolo
Year: 2012
-
High TableDuration: 45 minutesVenue: Goethe instituteYear: 2010
- ORUDO
DURATION: 18 mins
CHOREOGRAPHY: Kepha Oiro, Sara
Kwala
DANCERS: Sara Kwala
MUSIC; Yabaa by Dhafer Youseff
and Kolota
VENUE; Goethe Institute/visa to dance Tz/dance transmission Uganda
YEAR; 2009/2010/2011
- ‘LE NEGRITUDE’
DURATION; 24 min
CHOREOGRAPHY; Valerie Miquel
DANCERS; 10 people
MUSIC; Classical
VENUE; Alliance Francaise
YEAR; 2008
- PRAYER
DURATION; 4 min
CHOREOGRAPHY; James Mweu
DANCERS; Sara Kwala, Jacob
Okobo and Ruth
MUSIC; Adam
VENUE; Alliance Francaise
YEAR; 2008
- LUNA
DURATION; 8 min
CHOREOGRAPHY; James Mweu
DANCERS; Sara Kwala, Jacob
Okobo and Ruth
MUSIC; Vuma Zion
VENUE; Alliance Francaise
YEAR; 2007
- I AM STILL THINKING
DURATION; 40 min
CHOREOGRAPHY; Kepha Oiro
DANCERS; Sara Kwala, Stella
Wanda, John Noroge, Pauline
MUSIC; Salala, Amapondo
VENUE; Kenya National theatre
YEAR; 2006
- ORUDO
DURATION; 14 min
CHOREOGRAPHY; Kepha Oiro
DANCERS; Sara Kwala, Monica
Adhiambo
VENUE; Go Down Art Centre
YEAR; 2006
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- DANCE MEETS DANSE WORKSHOP
DURATION; 1 week
FACILITATORS; Kaalund (
Germany),
Landerer (Germany)
Abdul
Isa Onibasa (Nigeria)
Adedayo Liadi ( Nigeria)
Anthony Odey ( Nigeria)
James
Mweu ( Kenya)
TECHNIQUE; African
traditional dance
Basic
ballet
Contemporary dance
YEAR; 2008
- BURUDANI’S WORKSHOP
DURATION; 10 days
FACILITATORS; Valerie Miquel
TECHNIQUE; contemporary dance
YEAR; 2008
- 651 ART’S WORKSHOP
DURATION; 3 days
FACILITATORS; Norah
Chipaumire, Cristaline Wright, Reggie Wilson
TECHNIQUE; African
traditional dance
Basic ballet
Contemporary dance
YEAR; 2008
- CONTACT DANCE WORKSHOP
DURATION; 1 week
FACILITATORS; Piero Lesse,
TECHNIQUE; contact (floor
work)
YEAR; 2007
- TRADITIONAL DANCE WORKSHOP
DURATION; 4 weeks
FACILITATORS; Diana Abok
TECHNIQUE; Kenyan street
dance
Dodo
Karachuonyo
Orutu
YEAR; 2007
- KUNJA DANCE THEATRE’S WORKSHOP
DURATION; 1 week
FACILITATORS; James Mweu,
Diana Abok, Kepha Oiro
TECHNIQUE; African traditional
dance
Basic
ballet
Contemporary dance
YEAR; 2006
OTHER
WORKSHOPS (INVOLVED)
- KUNJA DANCE THEATRE’S WORKSHOP
FACILITATORS; James Mweu,
Diana Abok, Sara Kwala
TECHNIQUE; African
traditional dance
Contemporary dance
YEAR; 2007
- BAYIMBA FESTIVAL DANCE WORKSHOP(UGANDA)
FACILITATORS:
James Mweu, Julius Lugaaya, Sara kwala
TECHNIQUE: Contemporary dance
DURATION: Two weeks
YEAR: 2009
- MASHIRIKA WORKSHOP (RWANDA)
FACILITATORS:
Sara Kwala
TECHNIQUE: Contemporary dance
DURATION: Two
weeks
YEAR: 2009
SPECIAL PROGRAM
- MIXED BILL; Kunja dance theatre and Uwezo mix company
DURATION; 4 weeks
ARTISTIC
DIRECTION; James Mweu and Mathews Odienge
YEAR; 2008
- REHABILITATION OF STREET CHILDREN
DURATION; 6 months
FACILITATOR; Kunja dance
theatre
ARTISTIC DIRECTION; James
Mweu
REHARSAL DIRECTION; Sara Kwala
YEAR; 2006
- DANCE FILM
Collaborated with Dance into space Co. to produce
Dance marathon,
which will be launched in September
2009
- TEACHING PROJECT
I teach dance at the global relation
offices at Kibera slums
In Nairobi to youths and children aged between 7
to 12,
Getting these children involve
in outreaches in the community
Is also part of the project
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