Dancers from the Pilobolus dance theatre company of the US. Contemporary dance offers employment not just on the dance floor, but in the academic field of research. Photo/REUTERS
Despite the Ugandan audience’s indifference, contemporary dance has surprised both its leading promoters and observers by its growth.
Nothing illustrates this better than the turnout at the recent annual Contemporary Dance Week, which featured 14 dance companies — easily the largest number since the festival started five years ago.
