27/10/2026
MOVEMENT: INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL | THAT’S A WRAP!
This past Saturday, we wrapped up the third and final season of the Movement International Dance Festival. Over three seasons, the festival brought together dancers, choreographers and audiences from Namibia, France, South Africa and Botswana, creating space for performances, conversations and the sharing of ideas through dance.
✨ Season 1: BELONG
The festival opened with BELONG, a celebration of difference and inclusion. Audiences enjoyed performances by Unmute Dance Company from South Africa, OYO Dance Troupe and guest performers. One of the highlights was the premiere of Hear Me, a work inspired by real-life experiences that explored disability, acceptance and the importance of ensuring that everyone is seen, heard and valued.
✨ Season 2: BECOME
BECOME brought dance professionals together for seminars, workshops and conversations about the future of dance in Namibia. The programme included a workshop led by French and Réunion Island choreographer Jérôme Brabant, a community performance in Katutura, and a main stage showcase featuring Equipped Dance Academy, Nalingulngule Creatives, OYO Dance Troupe, and Jérôme Brabant and Nadjani Bulin of L’Octogonale, presenting Heimat.
✨ Season 3: BELOVED
For its final season, BELOVED welcomed Botswana’s New Mood Company for an artist talk about their creative process and the dance scene in their country. The programme also brought contemporary dance to the community in Katutura, with performances by OYO Dance Troupe and New Moon Dance Company, before culminating in the final festival performance at the National Theatre of Namibia.
A big thank you to all the artists, dance companies, partners and audiences who were part of this journey and helped make all three seasons possible.
The Movement International Dance Festival was funded by the Embassy of France to Namibia, coordinated by OYO Dance Company and the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC), with the National Theatre of Namibia as a partner.
