Contemporary Dance Laboratory

✨ Every tree has a story.
🎶 Every sound leads somewhere new.
💃 Every movement opens another path.

Behind The Forest is a team of artists who have created a magical world where contemporary dance, live music, and storytelling come together in a playful experience for children aged 5–9.

Come discover a performance where imagination leads the way.
📍 Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
🗓️ Fridays & Saturdays
📅 31 July – 15 August
🎟️ Book your tickets at Webtickets (link in bio)

🎥 Video: Hannah Zhukovina
🎵 Music: Maksym Berezhnyuk (Ukrainian sopilka) & Dmytro Aleksienko (beatboxing)
💃 Performers: Carren Johannisen, Abigail Johnson, Nukeeshia Lekay, Tyla Kleyn, Andre Maarman & Ockert Prince
Presented in partnership with: Ukrainian Association of South Africa & ASSITEJ South Africa

What if your child didn't just watch a performance, but became part of it?

🌿 The Forest invites children aged 5–9 to help shape the story through movement, imagination, and participation.
Bring your little explorers for an unforgettable theatre experience where movement, music, and imagination come together.

📍 Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
🗓️ Every Friday & Saturday
31 July – 15 August
🎟️ Book your tickets now at Webtickets (link in bio)

🎥 Video: Hannah Zhukovina
🎵 Music: Maksym Berezhnyuk (Ukrainian sopilka) & Dmytro Aleksienko (beatboxing)
💃 Performers: Carren Johannisen, Abigail Johnson, Nukeeshia Lekay, Tyla Kleyn, Andre Maarman & Ockert Prince
Presented in partnership with: Ukrainian Association of South Africa & ASSITEJ South Africa

🌳 Something magical is growing at the Baxter Theatre...

This winter, The Forest invites young explorers (ages 5–9) on an interactive journey through dance, music, storytelling, and imagination.

📍 Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
🗓️ Every Friday & Saturday
📅 31 July – 15 August
🎟️ Book your adventure today at Webtickets (link in bio)

The forest is waiting... 🌿

How Movement Reduces Stress

Movement does much more than strengthen muscles. It also supports your brain and nervous system.
✨ Your body releases endorphins - the "feel-good" chemicals that naturally improve your mood.
✨ Stress hormones, such as cortisol, begin to decrease.
✨ Your breathing becomes deeper, helping your nervous system shift into a calmer state.
✨ Your mind becomes more present, giving you a break from overthinking and anxiety.

Dance takes these benefits even further. It combines movement with music, creativity, emotion, and connection, creating a powerful way to release tension and reconnect with yourself.

You don't need to be a professional dancer to experience these benefits. Every step, stretch, jump, or sway counts.

At Contemporary Dance Laboratory, we believe movement is not only about performance - it's about wellbeing, confidence, and discovering what your body is capable of.

🌿 Term 3 enrolments for our adult contemporary dance classes are now open!
Whether you're returning to dance or trying it for the first time, our classes offer a welcoming space to move, grow, and recharge.
📩 Follow the link in our bio to book your class.

Looking for something different to do with the kids this winter?

🌲 The Forest is an interactive dance performance where imagination comes alive. Created for children aged 5–9, it's a magical experience the whole family will remember.

📍 Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
🗓️ Every Friday & Saturday
📅 31 July – 15 August
🎟️ Book your family adventure now at Webtickets (link in bio)

🎥 Video: Hannah Zhukovina
🎵 Music: Maksym Berezhnyuk (Ukrainian sopilka) & Dmytro Aleksienko (beatboxing)
💃 Performers: Carren Johannisen, Abigail Johnson, Nukeeshia Lekay, Tyla Kleyn, Andre Maarman & Ockert Prince
Presented in partnership with: Ukrainian Association of South Africa & ASSITEJ South Africa

🍃 The countdown has begun!

The Forest comes to Baxter Theatre, Cape Town for a limited season only.
✨ Interactive contemporary dance
✨ Perfect for children aged 5–9
✨ A unique family experience filled with imagination, music, and movement

📅 Every Friday & Saturday
31 July – 15 August
🎟️ Tickets are available now at Webtickets (link in bio)

Gather your family and become part of a story that grows with you.

🎥 Video: Zhukovina
🎵 Music: Berezhnyuk (Ukrainian sopilka) & Dmytro Aleksienko (beatboxing)
🎨 Animation: Budantsov
🌿 Idea & Choreography: Kateryna Aloshyna
🦶🏿 Dancers: Carren Johannisen, Abigail Johnson, Nukeeshia Lekay, Tyla Kleyn, Andre Maarman & Ockert Prince
Presented in partnership with: Association of South Africa & South Africa

Keep moving. Inspire others to move. Happy International Dance Day! 💛