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Moving into Dance Mophatong's new executive appointments

Submitted by Di Sparks–Behind the Scenes

Executive and Artistic Director David Thatanelo April has recently made a decision to broaden his horizons and establish his own Arts Consultancy. He will however continue to work within MIDM by mentoring the staff in fund-raising; training and networking. In the 16 years that April was at MIDM he filled the roles of student, performer, teacher, manager, fund raiser, dance activist, judge, reviewer, choreographer and choreographic advisor of note.

“It has been a privilege to work with David whom I taught, mentored and later worked with side by side. I have seen him grow from a talented student into a respected teacher, leader, mentor and networker not only within MIDM but in the greater Arts community. We will miss him in his role as Executive and Artistic Director of MIDM but we will happily still enjoy his presence and his expertise as he is to continue training dancers and mentoring potential leaders at MIDM. I, together with all at MIDM, wish him every success in this new venture”, said Sylvia Glasser, MIDM founder and Artistic Director.

David April and Sylvia Glasser at the recent ACT Awards 2008.

Photographer: John Hogg

Themba Nkabinde, the current Company Manager now moves into the position of Deputy Artistic Director.

Nkabinde joined Moving into Dance Mophatong as a part-time student in 1992. He completed the MIDM Community Dance Teacher’s Training diploma in 1993 and joined the Moving into Dance Performance Company the same year. In the past 15 years Nkabinde has toured nationally and internationally with MIDM as a performer, teacher, choreographer, technician and administrator. He has also worked as rehearsal director for the internationally celebrated African Footprint second Company, and has given workshops throughout Europe and North America. In 2004 he was appointed Company Manager at MIDM. His extensive knowledge and experience in the performing arts makes him the ideal candidate for this position.

MIDM is also delighted to announce the appointment of Mandisa Dangazele to the senior management team.

Dangazele was appointed Operations Manager in October 2008. She will be responsible for assisting the Directors in overseeing the overall strategic direction and the management of the organisation. Dangazele brings to MIDM a wealth of 10 years experience, gained in various industries: Broadcasting, Communications, Training and Development and Arts and Culture. She was trained in Public Relations at Varsity College, in Broadcast journalism through Radio France International, and Developmental Practice for NGO’s through the Community Development Resource Association.