Kirvan Fortuin

Kirvan Fortuin (10 August 1991 – 13 June 2020) was a South African dancer, choreographer and LGBT activist.[1]

Career

Born in Macassar, Fortuin joined the Cape Whalers Field Band in 2002, which prompted their interest in dance.[2] They began formal dance training at the University of Cape Town in 2010, studying classical dance, contemporary dance, African dance and other dance forms.[2] Fortuin qualified with a dance teacher's diploma in 2012 and performed that year at the International Theatre School Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.[3] They received a BMus (Hons) in choreography from University of Cape Town, and a Bachelor of Dance from Codarts University for the Arts in Rotterdam.

Fortuin choreographed works for the Cape Town City Ballet, Dance Umbrella Johannesburg, Vrystaat Kunstefees, Artscape Theatre Centre, Suidoosterfees, Afrovibes NL & SA and the Afrikaanse Kultuurfees.[4] They founded House of Le Cap, South Africa's first ballroom house, in 2017.[5] As an LGBT activist, Fortuin hosted Africa's first Vogue Ball on World AIDS Day to raise awareness and fund for the LGBT community affected by HIV.[6]

Awards and recognition

In 2012, Fortuin received the Best International Production (Guest Award) at the International Theatre School Festival in Amsterdam.[3] University of Cape Town recognised them with an award for Meritorious Achievement in the Performing and Creative Arts in 2012.[3] From 2014 to 2015 Fortuin was recognised by Krisztina de Chatel's foundation, Stichting Imperium, and received a stipend from the organisation.[3] Fortuin was the recipient of the Dance Award for Modern Dance from the Pierino Ambrosoli Foundation in Zurich.[3] In 2019 Fortuin was awarded the Ministerial Award for Outstanding Contribution to Preservation and Promotion of an Indigenous Art Form from the Western Cape Government.[3]

Death

Fortuin was fatally stabbed on 13 June 2020 in their hometown of Macassar. A fourteen-year-old girl was arrested in connection with their death.[1]

Choreographed works

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References
  1. "Dancer and choreographer Kirvan Fortuin stabbed to death". Cape Town etc. 13 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. Van Eeden, Cassy (9 July 2013). "Local dancer needs your help". Helderberg Gazette. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  3. Dube, Casper (13 June 2020). "Kirvan Fortuin Dancer And LGBTQI Activist Killed In Cape Flats". Savanna News. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  4. "About". Kirvan Fortuin. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  5. "We Explore the LGBTQI+ African Ballroom Scene with MUVA Kirvan Le Cap". Between 10and5. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  6. Mbumba, Kolping (22 November 2019). "Vogue Experience With House Of Le Cap". Cape Town Experiences. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  7. "Work". Kirvan Fortuin. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
  8. Theodorou, Angela. "Stille Water". Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  9. "Abshante!". Meriç Artaç. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  10. "In Memoriam: Kirvan Fortuin". Framer Framed. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  11. Bezuidenhout, Shirley-Anne (12 June 2017). "Earthwalker refreshes at the Artscape". Artslink.co.za. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  12. "Jonga". Artscape Theatre Centre. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  13. "AIR: KIRVAN FORTUIN (SA)". Afro Vibes. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  14. "KATRINA: DIE DANSENDE TAAL PREMIERED AT ARTSCAPE". Artscape Theatre Centre. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
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