A dance to the flames of freedom

The Ulozolo Youth Organisation presents 6/666 - a once off dance/ drama/music production reminding us of the importance of honouring our forefathers in our quest for freedom and democracy. 

“The production takes us through the life journey of some key struggle hero icons: from their early days; their contribution to the struggle; how they died and why the country should always remember their legacy,” says writer and director Lucky Cele.

“This is something I feel strongly about,” says Cele: “As a generation of young adults, we seem to have forgotten the huge sacrifices our forefathers have made in order for us to be living in a free and fair South Africa: one with a progressive constitution, ample resources, accessible education and many opportunities. We should be living the dream of our ancestors. But we seem to have forgotten what they fought for, and why,” he says.

“I want to remind a new generation of what has gone before. Men and women have given their lives for us to have the country of our dreams. Let us honour their stories and be inspired by them.” 

A total of 30 dances will tell these stories through contemporary, modern, Zulu, Xhosa, Sophiatown and township dance. The project will also promote a capella music with some newly composed songs and struggle songs.

It will be staged in the BAT Centre Hall on Saturday December 20 at 6pm. Tickets R80 from webtickets or at the door.