Nora

Nora is a documentary based on the life of dancer Nora Chipaumire, who was born in Zimbabwe in 1965. In the film, Nora returns to the landscape of her childhood and travels through the vivid memories of her youth. Using performance and dance, she brings her story to life in a swift poem of sounds and images. Shot entirely on location in South Africa, Noraportrays a multitude of local performers and dancers of all ages, from schoolchildren to grandmothers. Much of the film’s music was specially composed by the legend of Zimbabwean music, Thomas Mapfumo. Elegba Folklore Society is happy to collaborate with the VCU Department of Dance and Choreography that will present Nora Chipaumire in concert and in the village in lecture demonstration on October 28 and 29 respectively. Contact VCU Dance for more information.