South African dancer and choreographer died unexpectedly after a brief illness, her family says
The dance world is mourning the internationally acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died in hospital at the weekend aged 39.
“Deeply respectful of European and contemporary music traditions, but unafraid to go bare on stage and voice her own opinions, she effectively changed the shape and appearance of contemporary dance in South Africa,” said the spokesperson, Bridget van Oerle.In September, Masilo received the Positano Léonide Massine lifetime achievement award for classic and contemporary dance, when she was praised as “powerful and topical”.
“Her groundbreaking work reshaped the world of contemporary dance, and her spirit will continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences,” the University of Johannesburg’s arts and culture department said.
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