Van Calebs

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Van Calebs

(1991-02-22) 22 February 1991 (age 33)
Dzorwulu, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhanaian
Alma materWisconsin International University College
OccupationContemporary cultural Dancer, Artist and Promoter
Years active2016–present
Notable work
Base, illuminate dance, "Rock body"

Van Calebs is an Ghanaian-born dancer, choreographer and promoter.[1] He is the first Ghanaian to introduce styles like Jazz and contemporary African cultural chorography form of dance and also the first to use advance technology to create visual effects of contemporary cultural choreographer.[2][3][4][5]

He originated 'Base' a solo dance currently pictured in prints as Monument pieces for tourists in Ghana.[4][6][7]

Early life and education

Van Calebs studied classical ballet for several years before becoming a choreographer. He is an alumna of Wisconsin International University College, Silicon Valley International School and further studied at Adisadel College.[8]

Career

He is the founder of Van Calebs Walking Stick Foundation which is a non-profit organization set up to undertake philanthropic projects and Van Caleb empire, an African cultural dance promoter. He is also the volta regional coordinator for Asian African Chamber of Commerce.[9][8][2][10]

He originated "illuminate" dance by Sarkodie (rapper) a Ghanaian rapper and "Rock body" used by Wiyaala an afro-pop singer.[4][11]

Van has received several awards including for working for women's causes and the Spotlight Creative Arts and Business Awards.[12][13][14]

He trains dancers around the Africa including non-Africans on contemporary culture choreography dances through Van Calebs empire choreography center.[15][16][17][18][19]

References

  1. "Changemakers The World Needs To Know About". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "African Exceptional Choreographer". New Telegraph. 2022-01-04.
  3. "The New Generation Of African Dancers". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2023-01-04.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Choreography In Africa". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-02-05.
  5. "Ghanaian Culture Choreography Dance Originator". The Nation (Nigeria). 2022-11-12.
  6. "My Dance School Trains One To Become Professionals". The Nation (Nigeria). 2022-12-01.
  7. "The Ghanaian cultural dance instructor". graphic.com.gh. 2023-04-07.
  8. 8.0 8.1 "The Young Ghanaian Who Is Taking Cultural Dance To The World". pulse.com.gh. 2022-04-13.
  9. "Ghanaian Cultural choreography Celebrity Dancer". dailyguidenetwork.com. 2023-04-07.
  10. "Van Wins Showbiz Publicist Of The Year Award". ghanabusinessnews.com. 2022-09-14.
  11. "Van Calebs set sights on big future after bagging award". GhanaWeb. 2022-03-17.
  12. "Van Wins Showbiz Publicist Of The Year Award". Peace FM. 2020-05-07.
  13. "Spotlight Creative Arts". peacefmonline.com. 2021-05-07.
  14. "Ghana Dance Culture losing Its Popularity". gna.org.gh. 2022-09-07.
  15. "Organising Event In Togo My worst experience". GhanaWeekend. 2021-05-07.
  16. "Van Calebs Ghanaian Event Promoter Organise Regional". yen.com.gh. 2020-03-07.
  17. "Ignore Ashawo Shugatiti". ModernGhana. 2020-06-12.
  18. "Accra To Host Inaugural International Choreography Festival". graphic.com.gh. 2023-05-07.
  19. "Entertainment international cheorographer". newsghana.com.gh. June 2023. Retrieved 2023-06-21.

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