SENSEI SAN NDLOVU
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Press archive · 1990s–2010

The record, as it was printed

Twenty-eight features in newspapers and magazines, from Durban to Tokyo. Each is shown as an excerpt, with the publication credited.

Sensei San Ndlovu in a high kick above the Cape Town skyline, from The Weekender

Featured excerpts

Headline: Here comes a hot-stepper Sensei San Ndlovu in a one-arm balance in the studio, with the deck: This dancer has scored impressive successes

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A Playhouse Company and Siwela Sonke dancer, already an FNB Vita Award winner.

Durban Magazine · c. 1996–97Read in context →
Headline: Stars pay tribute to cancer victims Sensei San Ndlovu with two fellow dancers, photographed for the Night of 100 Stars

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Dancers from three companies preview the Night of 100 Stars gala at the Playhouse.

Sunday Tribune · 1997Read in context →
Headline: Master of movement
Sensei San Ndlovu photographed for the Cape Argus

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The founder of Kyoku-Shura RYTHMS, profiled as its classes filled Health & Racquet clubs across Cape Town.

“A confidence within that brings calmness and a sense of inner balance.”
Cape Argus · c. 1999Read in context →
Shape magazine masthead with the Kyoku-Shura RYTHMS emblem, October 2000 SA launch issue Sensei San Ndlovu in a high kick, with the headline the move

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Kyoku-Shura RYTHMS in the South African launch issue of Shape: the new move in gyms.

Shape · Oct 2000Read in context →
Headline: Stunt school aims at local talent
Sensei San Ndlovu leaping, photographed for the Cape Argus

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The week Dimensional Stunt School opened its first course, built to bring new talent into South African film.

“In the stunt field specifically, I have identified a critical gap in the market.”
Cape Argus · 26 Sep 2002Read in context →
Headline: Masters of the art of burning bodies – for movies Sensei San Ndlovu in a full-body burn on the set of Third World

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A full-body fire burn on the set of Third World, filmed in Cape Town.

Sunday Argus · c. 2003Read in context →
Headline: Stunt performers are not super heroes A fire stunt on the set of Third World, with performers in army uniform

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Two years in: 25 graduates, 15 more in training, and work on Third World and Lord of War.

“Stunt performing requires you to use your brain and think on your feet.”
Athlone News · 2004Read in context →
Headline: Look, Ma, no hands
Sensei San Ndlovu leaping in front of an orange target design

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How a dancer and martial artist became a stunt double on Sinbad, and what came after.

Sawubona (SAA) · c. 2006–08Read in context →
Headline: Pioneer of a diverse local stunt industry
Sensei San Ndlovu in a high kick above the Cape Town skyline

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The full arc, from the stage to film sets, a new martial art and the country’s first stunt school.

“It was quite a journey.”
The Weekender · May 2009Read in context →
Headline: Lean, mean policing machine

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The Cape Town Metro Police fitness pilot, with sessions combining martial arts, strength training and running drills.

“Like this we can make sure that these officers are role models and not people to be laughed at because they can’t get out of their cars.”
Weekend Argus · 15 Aug 2009Read in context →

All 28 features

1990s

  • Dressed up to the ninesNatal Mercury · Mid-1990sDance & stage
  • Here comes a hot-stepperDurban Magazine · c. 1996–97Dance & stage
  • Launch of new dance companyThe Mercury · 18 Apr 1997Dance & stage
  • Siwela Sonke Dance TheatreNext · 18 Apr 1997Dance & stage
  • Giving women the powerDaily News Tonight · 29 Jul 1997Dance & stage
  • Stars pay tribute to cancer victimsSunday Tribune · 1997Dance & stage
  • Night of 100 Stars, Playhouse stage photographSunday Tribune · Late 1990sDance & stage
  • Student cast in for a “Hairy” time; Cool wet dancingDaily News Tonight and others · Late 1990sDance & stage
  • Master of movementCape Argus · c. 1999Martial arts

2000–2003

  • The moveShape (SA launch issue) · Oct 2000Martial arts
  • ProfileChannel O Magazine · Jul 2001Martial arts
  • My HealthClicks Clubcard Magazine · Dec 2001Martial arts
  • Stunt school aims at local talentCape Argus Tonight · 26 Sep 2002Stunt school
  • Dimensional stunt school in actionThe Callsheet (Cannes Lions edition) · 2003Stunt school
  • Professional Fitmen: The stuntmanMen’s Health · Sep 2003Stunts & film
  • Masters of the art of burning bodies – for moviesSunday Argus · c. 2003Stunts & film

2004–2008

  • Stunt performers are not super heroesAthlone News · Jun–Jul 2004Stunt school
  • It’s EmpowermanDaily Voice · c. 2004–05Stunts & film
  • Look, Ma, no handsSawubona (SAA inflight) · c. 2006–08Stunts & film
  • Smoke and mirrors SA styleScreen Africa · Oct 2007Stunts & film
  • Our girl gets hardcore / The real school of hard knocksDaily Voice · c. 2007–08Stunt school
  • Motivational speaker profileKlipdrift Premium Course · c. 2008Teaching
  • Keynote speaker, 5th Entrepreneurship Development ConferenceUmsobomvu Youth Fund newsletter · Jul 2008Teaching

2009–2010

  • Dimensional Stunt School group photographDrum · 2009Stunt school
  • Pioneer of a diverse local stunt industryThe Weekender · 30–31 May 2009Stunts & film
  • Lean, mean policing machineWeekend Argus · 15 Aug 2009Teaching
  • From Tokyo to LA, this fall guy is on a rollWeekend Argus · 22 Aug 2009Stunts & film
  • Karate “Sensei” cheers on JapanMainichi Shimbun (Japan) · Jun 2010Martial arts