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What is Pantsula?

In townships of South Africa there is a dance that embodies that spirit of protest that was born during the years of apartheid. Choreographer and dancer Gregory Maqoma tells us why the dance called pantsula has become a symbol of a continuing struggle for social justice.

Image: Via Katlehong dance company performing onstage, choreography by Gregory Maqoma. Credit: Christian Ganet

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5 minutes