A youthful, self-taught troupe from the slums of Johannesburg, Soweto’s Finest mix traditional dance with more contemporary western styles and throw in imagery from cinema for good measure. The troupe’s age ranges from 18 to 26. The result is dance that is free from restriction, performed with freedom and passion and reflecting the society from which it emerges.

“They ignore traditional rules and guidelines and their choreography is their all-consuming addiction to dance,” says the Grand Théâtre. “Dancing to survive in a society that has abandoned them, dancing to ensure a place as a human being worthy of attention and respect. Their dance is a symptom of a society in turmoil and they dance with a passion that moves beyond the artificial boundaries of ancient and modern.”