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Earth Stories

Dance

Earth Stories is a collection of dance treasures filmed in various natural landscapes across South Africa. A celebration of the diversity of this extraordinary land, the story unfolds through poetry in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa. The music is sung as a prayer, in honour of the land, the ancestors and the Life that is present.

Earth Stories was born from a desire to share the magnificent beauty and profound diversity of the landscapes we call home. And so the magic of each unique location is felt – the rocky cliff in its majesty; the dappled forest in its complexity and the giant sand dunes in their splendor. Together we share the natural outpouring of artistic expression that arises when we are in awe.

Earth Stories brings us to the heart of our land, in celebration of what is.

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  • Ticket Price: R80.00
  • Genre: Dance
  • Duration (minutes): 12 minutes
  • Ages: None
  • Release Date: June 23, 2022 00:00 - July 03, 2022 23:59
  • Language: English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Artist: Selah Joy

Soundscape: Dave Knowles, Selah Joy, Q7 Beckett

Videographers: Monique Moritz, Wihann Strauss, Angus Macgregor, Ineke Van Loven, Agnes Mazur

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Selah Joy
With a rich and diverse background in the performance arts, Selah loves what she does. Originally trained as a classical dancer (RAD Advanced 2 – Distinction), Selah has since devoted her time to contemporary dance, the circus arts (fire and flowarts, basic acrobatics and aerial silks), yoga, butoh and improvisation theatre. Performing since the age of 8, she feels comfortable to be witnessed in her expression and is grateful to have had the experience of giving shows accross South Africa, and internationally in Holland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Canada, Namibia, Mauritius, Seychelles and the Azores. Highlight performances include TedX CT; Baxter Dance Festival; Klein Karoo Nationale Kunstefees; Boom Festival; Afrikaburn and the European Juggling Convention.

Selah is fascinated by the idea of being a channel for Nature and the unseen forces of Being. She carries within her art the intention of radiance, wholeness and healing, to bring together diversity through equality. Her desire is to continue collaborating with artists who share their love through their expression in a way that supports the evolution of this Earth and Humanity. Selah is passionate about embodiment; curious about the alchemical union of the physical and the unseen; inspired by nature; receptive to what is, and active in creating joyful life.

Selah also teaches and facilitates, dabbles in music and singing, enjoys writing, draws and paints, creates beautiful meals and goes on epic adventures.
You can see more of what she does on social media @selahjoydances.