Soweto Dancer Makes History with Residency Win

By The BriefBrief

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

Sources (1): Daily Maverick

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