December 4, 2013
Launch of Arts Education 100 schools campaign
The Department of Arts and Culture together with the Department of
Basic Education, partner with John Kani and
Nobulali Productions for a project that is a first of its kind in South
Africa. They aim to reach; 100 schools ; in 100 days through 100 pledges in
support of the Arts Education 100 Schools campaign!
The belief that education is a human right has led to the
fundraising drive starting on International Human Rights Day (December 10th)
and ending 100 days later on National Human Rights Day (21 March) 2014. World
renowned Playwright Dr. John Kani, whose play Nothing But the Truth is a
prescribed set work in schools, will
give a key note address at the event.
In 2013, Nobulali Productions ran a successful tour of Nothing But
The Truth in threatres around Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kwazulu Natal,
reaching more than 9000 learners and 300 teachers. With the successful support
from varied role players, the company hopes to increase its reach by threefold
in 2014.
The idea of arts education started in 2008 when the company’s
founder Lali Dangazele (Known for her role as Nkensani In Rhythm City) found
that drama can be used as an experiential way to make the curriculum fun and
fast to learn. Since then her ‘assignment’ has evolved into a teaching and learning
method called ShakeXperience™.
Response from government, corporate, theatres and individuals has
been phenomenal, said a delighted Dangazele.
Adding that the response brings to the centre stage the importance of
making a difference to the 30 million learners, through one of the fundamental
arenas of human rights: EDUCATION. She said the concept of ‘100 days’ is
associated with ‘effectiveness,’ ‘fresh’ and ‘new approach to experiential learning.
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For more
information and interview requests, please contact: Lali Dangazele or Lalu
Mokuku
Phone: 011 234 7040
Cell:
0726103620/ 074 9967387
E-mail:
lali@shakexpereince.com/lalu@shakexperience.com
Website :
www.shakexperience.com
