1. Hosted by: Gauteng Dance Manyano Supported by: National Lotteries Board -National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund-

3. The Gauteng Dance Manyano was formed on the 04th June 2001 as an intervention to create a dance network of choreographers, teachers, companies, dancers and schools etc. This was inspired by the immaculate enthusiasm and commitment that dance initiatives in Gauteng demonstrated in their varying interventions for the development of dance talent and culture. With this in mind, the Gauteng Dance Manyano set out to embark on creating opportunities for development of professional and emerging dance artists, groups, companies and practitioners through hosting and facilitating dance workshops and performance programmes. Gauteng Dance Manyano has initiated several programmes across the Gauteng Province such as, choreographic and arts management workshops. Through these it has been able to harness skills and create job opportunities for young and emerging choreographers and administrators. This contributes to the overall arts industry and not dances alone. In addition to the above, the Gauteng Dance Manyano has also initiated performance platforms, which have significantly benefited participating community dance groups and professional companies operating around Gauteng. These include, the Ballet Theatre Afrikan, Tribanghi Dance Theatre, Soweto Dance Project, Moving Into Dance Mophatong wa Thabo etc. Through the above, the Gauteng Dance Manyano has also in return gained further recognition and respect in the dance industry, which has enabled the organisation to grow stronger. This recognition is evidenced through the relationships, partnerships and collaborations that it has formed with several likewise establishments, dance festivals, producers and presenters operating in the main stream such as, the International Arts Alive Festival, Joburg Carnival, Gauteng Carnival and the Gauteng Province Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

4. The project plan is for the implementation of the Soweto Carnival, under the banner Soweto Carnival 2010 and driven by the theme “Mzansi’s Legacy” in promoting 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Soweto is the furnace of contemporary South African Culture; driven by a vibrant youth whose culture and ideology has influence the whole of South Africa. Such influences well articulated in the music [kwaito], street language [tsotsi tal] and dance [pantsula]. The Soweto Carnival 2010, which is earmarked to take place on the 9 th July 2010 to coincide with the 2010 Soccer World Cup, will form part of the Soweto Festival showcase, and as such for all intent and purposes forms an integral part of the Dance Manyano Season and Masakhane Arts and Culture Festival.

5. The background and history of the Soweto Carnival is one which is very rich and befit celebrating, having given birth to other now notable carnivals, such as the Joburg Carnival and the Gauteng Carnival. Further the idea of choosing Soweto is very attractive in that it that part of the city which has hosted and given birth to a number of artists in spheres of the arts in South Africa, carnival arts inclusive. Further, over and above being place of residence and birth of some of the high profile figures who have played pivotal role in the sporting, political and economical sphere in the Republic, and some have had their names engraved in the sporting hall of fame as sports icons of note. The carnival will be a one-day event, however leading towards delivery there will be about three to four months of planning, training, pre-production, production and marketing that will be undertaken. In that period the whole of Soweto and indeed Joburg will be buzzing with the carnival fever. Come 05 th June 2010, it is envisaged that the procession will be a showcase of flamboyancy in; colour, costumes design, larger than life mobile structures, floats and musical dressed trucks. This will be in the spirit of creating an atmosphere of celebrating the diversity in cultures, artistic expression, and indeed the South African Heritage.

6. To revitalize the Soweto Carnival To position the carnival arts as an art form that can augment the activities of the 2010 Soccer World Cup To establish the Soweto Carnival as the Heritage Day celebration platform, now forward. Cultivate Carnival Arts business and attract tourist to Soweto. Empower the pool of artistically inclined Soweto youth, through an outcome based training workshop and practical creative large scale construction work and carnival street parade performance.

7. 1 Float 2 Musical Dressed Trucks 360 Fully costumed and rehearsed paraders Carnival Props i.e. banners flags and placards Street parade Stage performance 1 Main Camp Production 4 Regional Camp 1 Assembling Point

8. Event Overview The Soweto Carnival 2010 will be executed in full collaboration with all social partners in Johannesburg. More especially within Soweto, as it is the hosting Region. This project whose preparation and implementation shall spans over 5 months, shall involved a series of activities that comprises of participants and crew recruitment, training workshops, production development, extensive marketing drive and finally the carnival day which is set for the 9 th July 2010. On production alone the number of people to be involved directly in production activities, this inclusive of management is estimated at about 100 people. The ambition for the carnival day is to present a procession of about 360 carnival paraders, all drawn primarily from Soweto. Further there will be invitations towards the participation of Gauteng Carnival Groups and Cape Town. This will comprise of arts and cultural groups and individual artists of diverse cultural backgrounds located at various camps. The parades are to assembly at one designated point by 9.00, this being a check-in and administration for all indemnified costumed participants and warm-up and final preparation. By that time a musical dress truck will strategically positioned to provide music and to further serve as the procession lineup head. The troupes shall be led by 1 float and 3 musical dressed trucks. Each sub-camp shall have two giant costumes and 120 fully costumed troupes dressed reflecting their sub-theme and unison with the said giant costumes, trucks and float. The remaining part of the troupes will be dressed in their normal groups performance attires. The procession will begin from each assembly point and move towards the convergence point, upon where the whole collective procession led by the float move to the finishing point. The events of the day will be summarised by a grand finale in a form of a vibrant stage performance by all troupes. It is expected that the whole event shall conclude at about 18:00 pm.

9. The proposed Soweto Carnival route is estimated to be 3-4 km. geographically it will be able to bring together 19 locations from north, east, south and west of Soweto. These form camps who will feed 1 main assembly point, Maponya Mall. The assembly point will be the check in and administration point for all indemnified and costumed participants, certified floats, musical dress trucks and large costumes. Participants will use the assembly point for all their costume changes and warm ups. Also to serve as the Carnival procession line up starting points. The carnival will parade 360 fully costumed participants, 90 marshals, 36 stewards, 1 float, 2 dress trucks and 6 large costumes. Maneuver through specific streets in accordance to distance and finishing point via through command point leading to the finish point Kliptown Freedom Park. It is estimated that over 20 thousand set of eyes will be able to record this extravaganza from their cars, roof and gates of their house holds. While others will be joining the natural vibrancy coming from the musical dressed trucks, DJ floats, African drums and songs from the well rehearsed participants. As all unfolds there will be visible support from JMPD, SAPS and EMS.

10. How do we do it? Carnival Concept Design Budget Programme Management Team Programme Management Team Recruit Carnival Artist Team Recruit Carnival Artist Team Develop & Implement Training Programme Develop & Implement Training Programme Conceptualize & Design Carnival Event, Costumes, Floats Conceptualize & Design Carnival Event, Costumes, Floats Commission designers artists to produce show pieces Commission designers artists to produce show pieces Develop & Implement community & school Carnival Arts Education programme Develop & Implement community & school Carnival Arts Education programme Manage all logistical requirements Manage all logistical requirements Co-ordinate, implement Carnival celebrations Co-ordinate, implement Carnival celebrations Programme evaluation Programme evaluation

11. We educated out community on the social issue that was identified in the theme We created meaningful partnerships between government, communities and artists We made an impact on the place where the Carnival happened We passed on skills to the community who was part of Carnival We attracted tourists to the event We has adequate participation of volunteers in the Carnival?