Gugulethu Ballet Project

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Gugulethu Ballet Project

Uniting art and service to expand opportunities for young people in the townships of South Africa.

The mission of Gugulethu Ballet Project is to bring the art of classical ballet to the children and youth of South African townships. Through the study of ballet, including contemporary forms built upon classical foundations, children and youth learn personal discipline, respect for themselves and others, artistic expression, resilience, and focus. Building on more than a decade of positive experience, Gugulethu Ballet Project has extended opportunities for exceptionally gifted youth from South African townships to study on scholarships in the United States and pursue professional careers. Such success stories inspire the next generation, especially as young professionals return to their communities to mentor and teach.

28/08/2026

The legacy of Fiona, the master gardener, lives on. 🌱🩰

Seeds were planted, and dance continues to flourish through her protégés, Nqaba and Thimna, who carry on the good work. Thimna is bringing artists from Cape Town to Zolani with support from Gugulethu Ballet Project to teach, inspire, and enrich the program.

The seeds have been planted. Now dance lives on. 🩰🌱

15/08/2026

12/08/2026

Solima and Lakhiwe working hard and having fun at Houston Ballet Academys summer intensive! Thank you especially to Maestro Molina and all the incredible faculty. We are stronger and setting our standards higher to another level! Keeping this memory in our bodies and hearts 💕

02/07/2026

We can't wait to welcome Chuma home and see how his next chapter unfolds😌

" Grateful as I close this chapter at .roma , Rome. Thank you to Giulia Mancini for her guidance, to Vivo for an inspiring space, to Rome for the memories, and to Gugulethu Ballet Project for believing in me and making it possible. Every lesson has prepared me for the next chapter " 🤍✨

07/05/2026

This extraordinary family from Brooklyn generously housed and fed our visiting South African dancers during their ballet intensives at ABT and Manhattan Youth Ballet a couple of years ago. They’ve stayed in touch ever since—and have now reunited, quite auspiciously, in Rome! What began as a cultural exchange has grown into a deep, global friendship. Our hearts are so full and grateful.

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http://www.gugulethuballetproject.org/

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