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In 2005 more than 150 children from five local primary schools were involved in eMzantsi’s pilot workshop programme coordinated by eMzantsi founder Sam Pearce.
Group 1: Ukhanyo A & Marine Primary
Group 2: Ukhanyo B & Noordhoek Private
Group 3: Kleinberg Primary & Imhoff Waldorf
These workshops, run by internationally renowned rhythm and teambuilding specialist Mark Dodsworth from RedZebra, taught basic samba percussion skills to create the beats that led the first eMzantsi Carnival parade.
The learners bonded with peers at a partner school, rehearsing in each other’s spaces and working across age groups (not divided into school groups), which united them across cultures throughout the process and during the final procession.(Ukhanyo had two groups as they average 60 in one class)
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| Kleinberg Primary, Ocean View and Imhoff Waldorf |
Ukhanyo Primary, Masiphumelele and Marine Primary, Ocean View |
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| Ukhanyo Primary and Noordhoek Private | |
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| RedZebra’s Mark Dodsworth with intern Sizwe Maqina from Masiphumelele. | |
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| Marine Primary and Ukhanyo Primary | |
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| Joint primary schools rehearsal on the Sun Valley green the week before Carnival 2005 | |
The learners were also taught costume-making skills using recycled materials – this allowed the youngsters to have an equal opportunity to portray the 2005 carnival theme African Kings and Queens with flair.
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| Costume workshop at Kleinberg Primary | |
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| Mr Njobe leads the way | Noordhoek Private recycled costumes |