Oxford Gumboots Dance Troupe : GroupSpaces

Gumboot dancing originated in the gold mines of South Africa. The mines were often flooded so to protect their feet mine workers wore gumboots (rubber mining boots). At the end of their shift the mine workers, who came from all over southern Africa, would entertain themselves by slapping their boots and combined this with their traditional dances. Gumboot dancing was born.

Contact Name:	Gumboots at Oxford
E-mail:	gumboots [at] herald.ox.ac.uk
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Category:	Drama & Performing Arts
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Gumboots Practice

Posted by Shazrene Mohamed, Thursday 25th October @ 8:55am

Weekly dance practice on Thursdays- no previous dance experience of any kind necessary :) Lots of fun, good exercise and very international group!

Gumboots Practice and Party

Posted by Shazrene Mohamed, Monday 8th October @ 4:51pm

Bafana, Bafana

Welcome to Oxford! I would like to invite you all to join the Oxford Gumboots Dance Troupe.

Gumboots dancing originated in the gold mines of South Africa during apartheid, but is now performed all over the world. This year's group promises to be even more international so I am really looking forward to the first practice.

Date: THIS THURSDAY 11 October 6-7pm

What to wear: anything comfortable

Hope to see you there!

Email: shazrene@post.harvard.edu if you have any questions.

Look forward to booting with you guys!! BOOTS!

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