IS'THATHA DANCE PROJECT
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I'shatha Dance Project is the brainchild of Owethu Sotiya, who decided on his final year at Indoni to take the next step and form his own dance project .That  offer a number of engaging acts designed to entertain and enlighten audiences, and we wouldn’t be able to do it all without the help of our magical and talented team of artists.
OLWETHU SOTIYA
A Legend in the Making
Founded by Olwethu Sotiya in 2019, IS'THATHA DANCE PROJECT has been captivating the hearts of audiences. As a New Dance Company, our venue has hosted a wide range of productions from the get go. Every day, we’re inspired by the outside world — and are always finding ways to keep our audiences engaged and entertained. Whether taking the stage in-house, or performing at venues across the globe, IS'THATHA DANCE PROJECT knows how to make a lasting impact. We are a group of fresh young energeticand up coming stars. Get ready to be entertained!
THE FIRST CREATION OF DOMINATION
DOMINATION
Domination is our expression of how the lives of non-whites was effected over the last few countries up until today, because of the colonial system and our traditional leaders and in the present time through our corrupt political leaders. Not much has changed for the majority of the population. This piece reflects the pain we went and are still going through but with the hope that we will achieve soon the promised "rainbow nation" promised to us.
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OLWETHU SOTIYA
Director and Choreographer
Born and raised in Gugulethu' my journey in the world of art started when i was 8 years old and started doing ballet attending the Zama Dance School in Gugulethu under the guiding eye of Arlene Westergaard. At Wyneburg High, where I graduated, I furthered my ballet skill and also took contemporary dance. I then joined the Indoni dance, Arts and Leadership Academy in 2015 for 3 years to further my dance skills and performed at various venues, both local as international. During the final year i thought long about the future path and decided to launch my own dance project. I spoke to my peers and they agreed to the idea and Is'thatha was born in February 2019.
LUBABALO PUPU
Dancer/Artist
Born and raised in Khayrelitsha my journey started at the Chris Hani Art and culture school where my love for the performing arts took root.After graduating from high school in 2014, I become a founding member of Indoni Dance, Arts and Leadership Academy under the mentor-ship of Sbonakaliso Ndaba. During that time, we performed both locally, nationally as well as abroad. My fire and passion for dance was the next logical step to join Is'thatha as a founding member
MBULELO MZAZI
Dancer/Artist
Born and raised in Nyanga, I attended Walter Teka School near my home. At the age of 11 I joined the dance program called Dance For All specialising in ballet and African dance, performing at Baxter Theater and Artscape Theater.After graduating I joined in 2015 the Indoni dance, Arts and Leadership Academy where i graduated in 2018. During that time, we performed both locally, nationally as well as abroad. I joined Is'thatha as one of the founding members with the aim to expanding and broaden my dancing skills and teaching
SANDISILE MADAMA
Dancer/Artist
Born in Namibia but raised in Khayelitsha, my journey started at Chris Hani Arts and Culture School where i did art and dance as a major subjects.After matriculating in 2015 joined Indoni dance,Arts and leadership Academy where i graduated in 2018. During that time, we performed both locally, nationally as well as abroad. To fulfill my dreams to become a professional dancer, I joined Is'thatha as one of the founding members
NOXOLO MAGADLA
Dancer/Artist
I was raised and studied in Makhaza, Khayelitsha and started performing in my community from the age of .I learned African contemporary dance in high school , after matriculating i joined Indoni Dance, Arts and Leadership Academy in 2015. To further my passion for art and dance where graduated in 2018. I joined Is'thatha as one of the founding members with the aim to inspire my community, especially the women and children
BONGANI WELLEM
Dancer/Artist
I was born and raised at cape town in Nyanga,my journeystarted at AmyBhel program were i did Kwato dance, potraite classes, computer class as well as a peer education program at the age of 10.After i matriculated in 2015 i took a web developer program for a period of 2 years. I joined Is'thatha in 2019 as one of the founding members of the company.Contemporary is not only  about dancing, it is about express you feelings and show casing you talent to the world.
MONWABISI BHENCE
Dancer/Artist
I am from Khayelitsha and i was introduced into dance and art at Chris Hani and Culture school where i matriculated.And After thath i started craeting and performing my own music, rap style, which i continue to do today. I joined Indoni in 2016 and graduated 3 year course in 2018. I recently joined Is'thatha to further my career and take the opportunity to widen my horizon in this fascinating world of art
ZITHULELE MGOQI
Dancer/Artist
I am from Khayelitsha and I was introduced into dance and art in 2013 at Chris Hani Art and Culture school i matriculated in 2015. that was the first curiosity, quickly turned into a real passion.I joined Indoni in 2016 an graduated the 3 year course in 2018. i joined Is'thatha to further my dreams because i believe that dancing is not always easy but sometimes everything lines up in this insane world and for one perfect moment you feel totally alive, especially when performing on stage