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MERAKI DANCE FESTIVAL
Ticket Cost
R50 - R180Start Date
Feb 26 2026Theatre
Arena
Jazzart Dance Theatre proudly presents the second Meraki Dance Festival—a vibrant celebration and testament of the evolving spirit of dance in South Africa. More than just a series of performances, Meraki is a dynamic platform where boundaries are pushed, and new voices emerge.
The Arena stage features bold, original works by rising choreographers and talented young dancers, specially curated to inspire and engage school-aged audiences.
Performance 1 line up:
SboNdaba Dance, Dance For All, Gain Collective, The Genesis Co., Ashlynn Erasmus, Adrienne Newman
Performance 2 line up:
Adrienne Newman, Imbewu Dance Collective, Lee van der Merwe, Dance For All, SboNdaba Dance
Performance 3 line up:
Imbewu Dance Collective, Ashlynn Erasmus, Gain Collective, Dance For All, Jazzart Dance Theatre(Choreographed by Lihle Mfene)
Performance 4 line up:
Roots Theatre Project, Gain Collective, Jazzart Dance Theatre and New World Dance Theatre, Basic Black, Lee van der Merwe
Performance 5 line up:
Roots Theatre Project, Zip Zap Circus School, Basic Black, Jazzart Dance Theatre, New World Dance Theatre, SboNdaba Dance, Ashlyn Erasmus, Jazzart Dance Theatre(Choreographed by MANACAN), Unmute Dance Theatre
Performance 6 line up:
Basic Black, Waterfront Theatre School, Figure of 8 Dance Theatre, EOAN Group, Cape Ballet Africa, The Genesis Co., Jazzart Dance Theatre (Choreographed by Lihle Mfene)
Duration:
Performance 1-3: 60min
Performance 4-6: 120min; 30min interval
Age Restriction: no under 5’s
Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.
Important Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE
Secure parking is available for Artscape patrons at the Cape Town Civic Centre basement parking area. Access is via the Jan Smuts Street entrance at the times indicated below:
Operating hours
• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm
• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes
Parking tariffs
Fee: R45.00
For more info, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95
Parking is available at the Cape Town Civic Centre’s basement parking, Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 11pm. Parking will be available on Saturdays and Sundays as well as public holidays, for matinee and evening performances. Access to the parking area is via Jan Smuts Street.
• No cash will be accepted/handled at the entry point;
• Payments can be made with Debit/Credit card;
• The parking fee is: R45.00;
• The gate to the parking will be closed 15 minutes after the starting time of a performance and opened after the performance;
• For security reasons, patrons will be required to inform the attendant which production they are attending, you may also provide proof of a reservation to a production or an event, or proof of invitation to a production or event, at the entry point;
• Patrons are to contact the emergency number (021) 400 2828 in the event of an emergency;
• For your safety a security guard will be stationed at the garage entry
Limited facilities for wheelchairs are available in the Opera House and Theatre in accordance with safety regulations. Wheelchair seats can be booked at the Artscape Box Office, at any Computicket outlet, or through the Computicket call centre. Please note that the Arena is not wheelchair friendly. Toilets for wheelchair-bound patrons aresituated in the Marble and Chandelier Foyers of the Opera House and on the lower level of the Theatre Foyer. Limited parking bays are available for bona fide Disabled Parking Disc Holders in the tunnel area opposite the Stage Door entrance, and in the staff parking area. A drop-off facility is available in the tunnel area for patrons who have difficulty walking. Prior arrangements in all regards should be made with the Theatre Manager.
WheelchairsDisabled Parking and Wheelchairs are available on site but should be pre-booked by contacting Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695