Bridge The Artist is a collaboration between South African brothers Warren and Christopher Adams, who are internationally acclaimed dancers and choreographers based in New York, and Theo Ndindwa, the founder of iKapa Dance Theatre in Cape Town. The project will see the Adams brothers spend two months in Cape Town creating new work, teaching, and donating their expertise to help further the development of South African dance. Support is requested to fund the costs of bringing the brothers to Cape Town to fulfill Nelson Mandela's vision of training South African artists who then return home to share their skills.

1. BRIDGE
THE
ARTIST DANCE
A collaboration between
Adams Works EDUCATION
&
iKapa Dance Theatre
FILM

2. SUMMARY
PROJECT NAME: Bridge The Artist
WHO: Adams Works & iKapa Dance Theatre
PROJECT TYPE: 501 (c) (3) – Non Profit (your contribution is tax deductible)
BUDGET : R120 000
CONTACT Theo Ndindwa
073 937 7558
theo@ikapadancetheatre.com
www.ikapadancetheatre.co.za
The Adams Brothers have waived all their fees, donating the licensing of their work, creating
a new work, and teaching in our Education Program. The value of their work for this project is
R230 000
They have also collected over a 150 pairs of new ballet pointe shoes donated by friends in
the USA, which they’re donating to iKapa. The value of these dance shoes in South Africa is
R110 000

3. To Whom it May Concern
My name is Theo Ndindwa, Artistic and Executive Director of iKapa Dance Theatre. I am originally from
Gugulethu, trained and worked in London, and returned to Cape Town in 2007 to start my own Company
and School.
I am writing to request your kind support for this very innovative new project entitled “Bridge The Artist”
The Adams Brothers (Christopher and Warren) are South Africans who are based in New York City. They
work on Broadway, in Hollywood, with Disney, and with some of the most prestigious Dance and Opera
companies around the world.
iKapa has been trying for years to bring these brothers to Cape Town to create new work for us, and to teach
in our Community. Finally in 2012, their schedules permit them to do so.
We could normally not afford International Artists of this caliber, but the Adams Brothers have agreed to
waive all their fees, donate their work, and spend two months (April/May 2012) with us here in Cape Town
In 2008 Warren Adams choreographed the critically acclaimed work “The Audacious One”, based on
President Barack Obama’s speech in 2004. This work has premiered in the USA and the UK. Now for the
first time, we have the opportunity to premier that work right here in Cape Town.
These brothers would be a huge asset to iKapa Dance Theatre and the City of Cape Town. I ask you to please
consider helping us make this dream project become a reality by assisting iKapa Dance Theatre.
Thank you very much for taking the time. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Theo Ndindwa

4. WHAT IS BRIDGE THE ARTIST?
President Nelson Mandela Lady Anya Sainsbury CBE
This is a journey that began in 1994 when President Nelson Mandela met Lady Anya Sainsbury
at his Inauguration Party. Six months later Warren Adams won the Mandela/Sainsbury scholarship,
leaving South Africa to study in London. This same scholarship was awarded to Theo Ndindwa in
2000 and to Christopher Adams in 2001.
These three South African Artists embarked on highly successful international careers, but always held
close the words Mandela shared with Lady Anya Sainsbury, “Train our South African Artists, and one
day they shall return to share their gifts and experiences with us”. That is the focus of Bridge The
Artist.
The Adams Brothers are coming back to South Africa for two months in April 2012 to fulfill Mandela's
vision alongside Theo Ndindwa, who has established iKapa Dance Theatre in Cape Town.

5. ADAMS WORKS
Adams Works is a collaboration between South African brothers
Warren Adams and Christopher Adams. They are both Linbury
Scholarship Winners, and this duo have had successful careers
as individuals working in Dance, Opera, Film, TV, Theatre, Media
and Education.
Together they strive to produce
original works in both
traditional and non - traditional
settings, using movement as
their main vehicle to challenge
themselves and their
audiences.
The both currently reside in
Choreographing The View on ABC, With New York City.
Michelle Obama
Christopher Adams & Warren Adams
With President Bill Clinton at an event they Produced

6. iKAPA DANCE THEATRE
Theo Ndindwa, makes up the 3rd part of this Trio. He went
back to South Africa in 2007 and Founded iKapa Dance
Theatre and is the Executive and Artistic Director.
The Company
iKapa Dance Theatre is a repertoire company producing
uniquely South African contemporary dance works that
explore current themes appealing to a range of audiences.
The company focuses on producing works that are socially
relevant and communicate the issues affecting the broader
South African Community.
The School
iKapa Education started in 2007 teaching 30 children in a
studio. Today they teach over 300 children in the
townships of Gugulethu, Khayelitsha, Philippi and New
Crossroads. They’ve also purchased a vehicle to transport
their students, and recently acquired their own building in
Woodstock, Cape Town.

7. THE WORK
- Donating the critically acclaimed work “The Audacious One” to iKapa Dance Theatre
- Creating a New Original Work for iKapa Dance Theatre
- Establishing a solid program and Teaching 300 students in the iKapa Education program
- Producing the Film Documentary “Bridge The Artist”
* All this work will take place over a 12 week period
** These works will tour Africa during iKapa’s 2012/2013 Season

8. BUDGET
The value of their fee they’re donating is worth $30 000 (R230 000)
They have also collected a 150 pairs of new ballet Point Shoes in the USA to the value of
R110 000 which they’re donating to iKapa
We thus only have to cover the expenses of this project
Expense
Cost
2 flights NYC to Cape Town R25 000
Accommodation for two (8 weeks) R20 000
Car Rental (8 weeks) R30 000
Per Diem R20 000
General Expenses R25 000
Total R120 000
* general expenses - equipment, music, lighting, set, costumes, Videographer, Photographer etc.

9. THE FILM Bridge The Artist
The Film Documentary, Bridge The Artist lays the platform
for connecting Africa’s finest talent with award winning
Domestic and International Mentors in Education and the
Performing Arts.
The Film will take an in depth look at the
importance Art plays in the lives of these
Students and Professionals.
We’ll see the development of their work,
the process of the design team, and why
“Building a Bridge” for these young
artists, is so pivotal to their development.

10. Warren Adams Bio
Choreographer / Adjunct Professor/ Entrepreneur
Warren Adams is an award winning International Choreographer and an
Adjunct Professor at NYU in the Theatre Department. He is also the Founder of
Home4Dance (a dance internet company) and VisaPaq (a company that assists
International Artists with their Work Visa application process to the USA)
Born and raised in Port Elizabeth South Africa, he won the Mandela /Sainsbury
scholarship to study at the Rambert Ballet in London. A graduate of Brunel
University in England and winner of the Rudolf Nureyev Award, he has been
nominated for the FNB Vita Award for Best Choreographer.
He recently choreographed the Opera "Magdalena" at the Theatre du Chatelet in
Paris, the Pulitzer prize winning play "RUINED", "Toy Story the Musical" for
Disney, and Nora Ephron's last film "Julie & Julia" starring Meryl Streep and Amy
Adams. His current project is the Pulitzer Prize winning play "How I learned to
Drive" in New York City.
Other theatrical highlights presented: at 2econd Stage, South Coast Rep, Teatro
du Municipal Sao Paulo, Theatre for a New Audience, The Intiman, The Geffen,
New York City Center, and The Joyce.
Film and TV: The View starring Ben Vereen (ABC), The Windrush Gala and The
Sportsbank Documentary (BBC) and Top Billing (South African Broadcasting). He
also worked on the film Bewitched starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.

11. Christopher Adams Bio
Dancer / Choreographer / Teacher
Christopher Adams is a freelance Contemporary Dancer in
New York City. He has worked with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet,
Sidra Bell Dance, Ballet X, and Compagnie Julie Bour.
Born and raised in South Africa, he trained with Ballet Theatre
Afrikan and the Johannesburg National School of the Arts. In 2001 he
was awarded the Mandela/Sainsbury scholarship to study at the
Rambert School in London.
After graduating, he joined Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet in New
York City where he worked with renowned Choreographers like
Didy Veldman, Jill Johnson, Stijin Celis and Ohad Naharin.
In 2010 he became the Associate Choreographer and Principal
dancer in the production “Magdalena” at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.
In 2011 he joined Zvi Dance Company on their International Tour of
Poland and Israel, and most recently danced in the prestigious New
York Metropolitan Opera’s productions of Don Giovanni, Faust,
Tales of Hoffmann, Aida and Madame Butterfly.