The Beautiful Complex Story of Pantsula | Vusi Welcome Mdoyi

Vusi Mdoyi is a creative with over 30 years of experience in the dance industry. He is skilled in choreography, artistic direction, performing, teaching, and promoting the South African Pantsula culture and dance on a global scale. He is passionate about sharing the cultural significance and beauty of this art-form with audiences around the world.
Mdoyi is the founding director of VAP Dance Academy and Studios, a pivotal Katlehong Township first Dance Academy and Studio that trains young people in Katlehong Township.
He is also a co-founding Director of Impilo Mapantsula Global Movement, a structure that unites, promotes, research, documents and contributes towards building Industry standards.
Mdoyi’s contributions to the creative awareness and continued fascination with the culture of pantsula are inspired by his upbringing in the township which connects to the history, culture, politics, fashion, music, and language of the art form.
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[@godpenuel]

We're trying something new in terms of format. Please let us know what you think. Cheers!

[@tumelopeane8937]

This is refreshing, real thoughts and stories not hidden in fancy quotes and polished English. Hoping to see more of such content! 🙏🏾

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The conversational episodes are the best. It brings out the best of the guests.

[@godpenuel]

@@tatendamusiyiwa6302 thank you for the feedback.

[@omphemetsetlhapane4919]

Vusi has definitely gave me a different perspective about PANTSULA CULTURE

[@mthokozisimyende787]

different but for the mere fact that ubafo bekhuluma yedwa, uy'shayile le"Interview"🏆 Great storyteller, he explained everything really well

[@godpenuel]

Great to hear this.

[@vusimogola]

Learning to ask questions is vital as much as answering . We need both skills

[@0717475a]

Dope format

[@godpenuel]

Thank you sir.

[@ipelengmotjiane]

You should have Phathisa Nyathi on the show 🙏🏿🌍

[@godpenuel]

Please tell me more.

[@mxolisisehoole3428]

I love the exploring… the content is always great. I love how you guys are evolving… ❤️❤️ keep push Pen and Sbu 🙏🏾

[@godpenuel]

Thank you for this.

[@KelebogileLetsholo-tb4ne]

Our background plays major Role in our upbringing and it can be great inspiration to our future

[@melusimster4664]

Definitely keep the dark background...
Makes for easier viewing

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Virtual Mkhukhu with Vusi Welcome Mdoyi
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:05 - Biography
03:25 - How I make a living
- Pantsula dancing
06:50 - Forming a dance group
11:00 - History of Katlehong
12:40 - Getting recognised
- Going international
17:55 - Teaching pantsula dance on international stage
19:20 - Research on pantsula dance & lifestyle
- Recognising influential people
- History of spantsula
27:50 - Fatherhood
- Leadership
30:10 - How spantsula was born
- How I define spantsula
- Sharing our pantsula culture
33:05 - Finding myself
- Documenting our history
37:02 - ENDS