‘Come Dance with us’ engages the invisible, presenting women, labour and radical joy. Towering figures made from lightweight, semi-transparent fabric billow and dance, inviting audiences to engage with fragments of hidden histories embedded within their ethereal forms.

The figures’ graceful movements invite viewers to join the dance. The installation becomes a dialogue; each interaction weaves personal and collective memories into the narrative, creating a shared experience of discovery and connection.

The glowing warmth of the figures, illuminated in sunset hues, envelops participants and inspires reactions and joy. This interplay of light, sound, and movement transforms the space into a living memorial, celebrating resilience, memory and the transformative power of collective joy.

The juxtaposition of the figures’ weightless appearance and the weight of the histories they represent creates a poignant contrast, transforming remembrance into a powerful act of radical joy. ‘Come Dance with us’ is a living memorial, celebrating the beauty of shared histories.

The collective, comprising architects, artists, makers and researchers, explores the spatial impacts of history, socio-politics, and femme identities, forging new ways of thinking about space, identity and storytelling.

Zakiyyah Haffejee investigates gender, identity, and spirituality, focusing on rituals and uncovering meaning through history, language and religion.

Mmakhotso Lamola delves into emotional landscapes and creates softer narratives about urban space through vulnerable research and storytelling.

Zahraa Essa examines human resilience and material cultures, exploring how hybrid identities emerge in transforming urban landscapes.

TK Mbadi combines modular furniture design, Japanese woodwork and playful aesthetics, creating imaginative connections between miniature and grand scales.