Requiem
- 5.30 - 6 pm
- 7 - 7.30 pm
About
Tavaziva Dance is an artist-led company, founded by Bawren Tavaziva in 2004, with a focus on producing innovative and contemporary new dance works and presenting this work to live audiences in both ‘conventional’ and ‘found’ spaces.
When Bawren Tavaziva arrived in the UK as a young dancer from Zimbabwe, the first place that he visited was the National Gallery and it holds significant meaning for him and the trajectory of his life and career in the UK.
Requiem, a new dance piece commissioned by the National Gallery to mark the opening of The Roden Centre for Creative Learning, is a story of arrival, of different peoples coming together, of learning through art, and of communion.
The performance at 5.30pm will take place in Room 36. The performance at 7pm will take place in The Roden Centre for Creative Learning. Performances also take place on Saturday, 1 March 2025.
Tavaziva Dance
Bawren Tavaziva is a unique artist whose work brings ballet, contemporary and African dance together to create a style of work that is rarely seen in the UK. He also composes original music for his productions. 2024 marks Tavaziva Dance’s 20th anniversary, and the Company’s celebrated productions include: BOY’S KHAYA (2021-23); Izindava (2017-19); Africarmen (2015-17); and Greed (2013).
Friday Lates: Tavaziva Dance
Requiem
- 5.30 - 6 pm
- 7 - 7.30 pm
Free
Places are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. The Roden Centre for Creative Learning can be accessed via Room 18 from the main galleries or via a dedicated entrance on Orange Street.
Due to new security measures, you will need to allow more time for entry. Find out more.