Welcome to the JOMBA! Archive — a living, digital record of South Africa’s leading contemporary dance festival. This evolving archive captures the heart and history of the JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience, preserving over two decades of groundbreaking performances, artist voices, and critical conversations that have shaped the landscape of contemporary dance in Africa.

Housed within the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts, the archive offers access to a curated collection of videos, photographs, interviews, programme notes, scholarly writings, and more — all reflecting the depth and diversity of JOMBA!’s artistic legacy. From Durban to global stages, JOMBA! has become a vital platform for African choreographers, dancers, and thinkers committed to movement as a form of expression, resistance, and transformation.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, artist, or passionate supporter of contemporary dance, the JOMBA! Archive invites you to explore the stories, collaborations, and cultural milestones that continue to define the spirit of African and global contemporary dance. Discover the past, engage with the present, and be inspired by a festival that has consistently honoured innovation, inclusion, and the power of performance.