The Manenberg Youth reporters, together with the Rockgirls, also from Manenberg, attended a dance workshop hosted by Alvin Ailey dancer Rachel MacLaren at the Dance for All studios in Athlone, Cape Town recently.
McLaren who put local dancers through their paces, reflected on why dance as a means of expression is so important for her.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is a modern dance company based in New York City. It was founded in 1958 by choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey.