Famous South African dancer Dada Masilo has died aged 39

“A bright light has gone out”: the world of dance is mourning today the internationally renowned South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died on Sunday in hospital at the age of 39. Dada Masilo died suddenly after a short illness, a spokesperson for her family said in a statement. Born in the ghetto of Soweto, she gained a reputation as an energetic and fearless dancer who overturned the rules and introduced African dance rhythms to classical European roles during her two-decade career. “With a deep respect for European and contemporary musical traditions, but also unafraid to take the stage and express her own opinions, she truly changed the shape and vision of contemporary dance in South Africa,” her spokeswoman said in a statement. family of Bridget van Ery. Honored with numerous national and international awards, she received the Positano Leonide Massine Award in September for her lifetime achievement in classical and contemporary dance. “A […]
Source: News Beast

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