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Soweto Dancer Makes History with Residency Win
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Thamsanqa ‘Thami’ Tshabalala is the first dancer to win the Barney Simon Residency, focusing on African queer culture.
WHO: Thamsanqa ‘Thami’ Tshabalala
WHAT: Awarded the Barney Simon Residency
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM ET
WHERE: Soweto
WHY: To develop an original work exploring African queer identity
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