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Nomsa Manaka continues to Dance out of Cancer.

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Nomsa Manaka Nomsa Manaka, an acclaimed artist and icon from Soweto will be presenting her show: Dancing out of Cancer at Soweto Theatre on Sunday 30th October. The show will showcase the talented and diverse dancers , from the Nomsa Manaka Dance Studio in Soweto. The dancers are diverse in age and gender , from youth to young adults .

Recently the cancer has returned and Nomsa Manaka has had to undergo surgery and more treatment in her fight against this disease. However despite all of this, Nomsa Manaka strongly believes in the power of dance and sharing .
27 Oct 2022 10AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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