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Van Calebs
Born
Van Calebs

(1991-02-22) 22 February 1991 (age 33)[1]
NationalityGhanaian
CitizenshipGhanaian
Alma materWisconsin International University College
Occupation(s)Contemporary cultural Dancer, Artist and Promoter
Years active2016–present
Notable workBase, illuminate dance, "Rock body"

Van Calebs is an Ghanaian-born dancer, choreographer and promoter.[2] 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 effect of contemporary cultural choreographer.[3][4][5][6]

He originated 'Base' a solo dance currently pictured in prints as Monument pieces for tourists in Ghana.[7][8]

Early life and education

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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.[9][10]

Career

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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.[11][9][12]

He originated "illuminate" dance by Sarkodie (rapper) a Ghanaian rapper and "Rock body" used by Wiyaala an afro-pop singer.[3][13]

Van has received several awards including for working for women's causes and the Spotlight Creative Arts and Business Awards.[14][15][16]

He trains dancers around the Africa including non-Africans on contemporary culture choreography dances through Van Calebs empire choreography center.[10][17][18]

He is an advocate of Breast cancer and the importance of screening their breasts and has created more than 40 pieces of choreography, many of which he performed himself.[19][20][21]

References

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  1. ^ "Celebrating pioneer choreographer at 33". tribuneonlineng.com. 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ "The Rhythmic Journey: A Ghanaian International Choreography Dancer's Impact". pmnewsnigeria.com. 2021-09-24.
  3. ^ a b "African Exceptional Choreographer". New Telegraph. 2022-01-04.
  4. ^ "Legacy and Future Directions of Choreographer Van Calebs in the Dance Community". dailytimesng.com. 2023-10-14.
  5. ^ "Choreography In Africa". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-02-05.
  6. ^ "Ghanaian Culture Choreography Dance Originator". The Nation (Nigeria). 2022-11-12.
  7. ^ "My Dance School Trains One To Become Professionals". The Nation (Nigeria). 2022-12-01.
  8. ^ "The Ghanaian cultural dance instructor". graphic.com.gh. 2023-04-07.
  9. ^ a b "The Young Ghanaian Who Is Taking Cultural Dance To The World". pulse.com.gh. 2022-04-13.
  10. ^ a b "The New Generation Of African Dancers". Vanguard (Nigeria). 2023-01-04.
  11. ^ "Ghanaian Cultural choreography Celebrity Dancer". dailyguidenetwork.com. 2023-04-07.
  12. ^ "Changemakers The World Needs To Know About". sunnewsonline.com. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  13. ^ "Why these Ghanaian celebrities are disappointed with Togo". icilome.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  14. ^ "Van Wins Showbiz Publicist Of The Year Award". Peace FM. 2020-05-07.
  15. ^ "Spotlight Creative Arts". peacefmonline.com. 2021-05-07.
  16. ^ "Ghana Dance Culture losing Its Popularity". gna.org.gh. 2022-09-07.
  17. ^ "Accra To Host Inaugural International Choreography Festival". graphic.com.gh. 2023-05-07.
  18. ^ "Afrobeats Should merged with Ghanaian dance". gna.org. 2023-06-16.
  19. ^ "Ghanaian cultural dancer leads social media campaign on breast cancer". pulse.com.gh. 2022-10-04.
  20. ^ "Renowned Ghanaian Chorography Dancer Early Life History". sunnewsonline.com. 2024-01-04.
  21. ^ "Celebrities can do more for breast cancer awareness". graphic.com.gh. 2022-10-25.


Category:Living people Category:1991 births Category:Ghanaian choreographers Category:Ghanaian dancers Category:Ghanaian educators Category:21st-century Ghanaian artists