Dance Dialogues is a conversation with movement at the centre. A series of seminar and lecture-demonstration style presentations, which unearth key research and issues across the sector, led by esteemed international practitioners.
Thomas Talawa Prestø is an esteemed dance artist, researcher, and pioneer in African and African Diaspora performance studies. As the Founder and Artistic Director of the internationally celebrated Tabanka Dance Ensemble, Prestø has led the company for 17 years, performing in over 30 countries. Under his guidance, the ensemble has produced fully professionalised dancers on several continents, playing a pivotal role in diversifying the global arts scene.
Renowned as the foremost specialist in polycentric dance technique, Prestø developed the Talawa Technique™, a fully codified dance method that integrates ancestral African and African Diaspora movements with contemporary sensibilities. His scholarly pursuits delve into how traditional African and African Diaspora dance practices are adapted for stage productions and artistic performances.
He examines ethical considerations of cultural heritage utilisation, miscommunication for sensationalism, and the impacts of globalisation and cultural tourism on African cultural expressions. His work embodies inclusive and decolonial practices and his innovative documentation style, known as Cognoscape, immerses readers into his knowledge landscape.
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