Kalima matures like wine

Kalima Mipata performing with Mipata Dance Theater
Kalima Mipata performing with Mipata Dance Theater

Having started off in a hip-hop dance crew, Kalima Mipata has grown to be one of the most creative contemporary dancers in the country. He has come to be appreciated for his craft, as he leaves the audience yearning for more after his performances.

The 26-year-old, who is part of Mophato Dance Theatre as the artistic director, sat down with Arts & Culture to reflect on how he manages to be the artistic creative he is and how he became the dancer he is today.

“Before every production that I do as a solo artist or with Mophato, we go through intense research of the subject matter that we will be presenting on stage. We gather facts and see how we can present them through dance,” Mipata said.

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