book captures botswana's dance heritage
Thalefang Charles' new book documents six landmark Mophato Dance Theatre productions with photography and artist accounts.
Thalefang Charles has released a new book, Mophato: Botswana’s Story, Told in Dance, that preserves Botswana’s cultural memory through photography and storytelling.
The book covers six Mophato Dance Theatre productions, including PULA, BORWA, and TEEMANE, exploring themes like drought, migrant labour, and national identity through dance.
Charles drew on the voices of over 40 artists to reveal the creative process and vulnerability behind the performances, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look.
Why it mattersThe book documents Botswana's cultural heritage through dance productions.