Simphiwe Sanele Skhakhane
Simphiwe is a songwriter, musical director, singer, actor and dancer. Born in Umlazi, Durban, Simphiwe is an accomplished, international artist, with stage and screen experience. Simphiwe possesses strong improvisation and vocal skills, an aptitude for memorising lines and a passion for inhabiting characters. He is adept at engaging audiences and conveying a range of emotions. As a singer, he is skillful in maintaining energy and delivering excellent performances in front of large audiences. He is an innovative dancer who performs well alone and as part of an ensemble.

TRAINING
Committed Artist, 2010
Victory Sonqoba Theatre Company, 2003
Universal Creative Art Academy Huddersfield UK Music & Drama, 2000

THEATER
Shaka Zulu The Gapping Wound (Director,2021)
Umshado, lead role
Pacofs Theatre Bloemfontein, 2015
Isambulo, Vocal Coach (State Theatre, 2015-2018)
Marikana Musical, Vocal Coach (2014-2015-2017)
One Square Mile, Musical Director - Wits Theatre & State Theatre (2014/2015)
Umoja, Vocal Coach (2010-2012)
Scenes from Soweto, lead role
Pula The Musical, Musical Director and Dramaturge (2023)

Born in Attridgeville, Pretoria 1991, but raised in Soweto. The first art performance I was introduced to was 'traditional dance' in primary school which awakened my interest in other genres as well. In 2004 I started performing in government related events via School Programmes arranged by my high school teacher. Tap dancing was my second art form unveiled as one of the gifts I have. It was from that point when talent escalated to a career.

My first theatrical performance was in Polokwane where I was part of the legendary "AmaTaps", a show that's predominantly tap dancing.

2024
•⁠  ⁠Tap Dance Facilitator at Assedev/Marafiki in Tanzania Workshop
•⁠  ⁠Glomail: Advert in Nigeria
•⁠  ⁠Facilitator of Creative Arts: Sibikwa Artists in Schools
•⁠  ⁠Facilitator and Choreographer in Echoes of Dance Workshop
2023
•⁠  ⁠Migration Today, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Tap dancing for a Migration Show MTN, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Entertainment Function Junxion, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠PriMedia, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Bidvest Group, Tap Dancer
2022
•⁠  ⁠PriMedia, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Bidvest Group, Tap Dancer
2021
•⁠  ⁠PriMedia, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Bidvest Group, Tap Dancer
2018
•⁠  ⁠Theater Tap Dancing Show, Joburg Theater (Life of Hugh Masekela), Singer and dancer
•⁠  ⁠Commercial Entertainment, Bidvest Group, Tap Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Commercial Entertainment, Committed Artists (Sarafina), Dancer and Actor
2012
•⁠  ⁠Siyagiya Cultural Festival, Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Lion of the East, Actor and Dancer
•⁠  ⁠Sarafina Soft Play, Actor and Dancer
Projects
•⁠  ⁠Tapcussionist Triad
•⁠  ⁠Feet Music

Sipho Reuben Dhlamini

Sipho Reuben Dhlamini started his journey in a group called Thabisong Youth Club in 2004 and through that gained experience in the performing arts. He travelled all over the world as a teacher, mentor and composer. He is a founder of Tapcussionist Triad.

Sifiso Maseko 

Sifiso Maseko was born in 1989 and raised in the dusty roads of Soweto. He was introduced to art performance at an early age by Dingaane Lilokwane, and since then has turned his talent
into a profession. 

In 2000 he performed with international artist Gladys Knight at Sun City, he was part of the World Summit and has worked with entertainment companies like Ipelegeng Art Center where he learned all about the Djembe drum, Drum-Tribe and Dinganga Theatre Creations just to name a few. He represented SA at the China Expo where he met different groups from around the world. From there he has managed to travel to other countries including Brazil and Germany. 

In 2002, Sifiso worked with Somizi Mhlongo and Will Smith for the Mandela Show and in 2009 he played with Khaya Mahlangu at the Jazz Festival at the Grahamstown National Art Festival. In 2011, Sifiso’s mentor, Tlale Makhene, asked him to join him on stage for Zahara’s live DVD recording. He is a member of Storm Rhythms Ensemble that won the best group in the Womba Womba Khala Sgubhu in 2012. He travelled to Russia as a solo percussionist from 2013 to 2014.

Sifiso started collaborating, mixing his sounds with South Africa’s best acapella group The Soil, RnB singer Nothende Madumo, house DJ Khenzhero, jazz artist Mpumi Dlamini, jazz producer Indwe Indwe to mention a few. In 2015 he traveled with a production called Africa Africa to Germany. In 2016, SABC documented his life as a young percussionist in a show called 100% Youth. 

Currently Sifiso is part of a band called Tapcussionist Triad, and is also one of the founders. Sifiso Maseko received professional training and successfully completed the unit standards as a facilitator in arts and culture modules and programs at Sibikwa Arts Centre in 2020 accredited by CATHSSETA. He is working with various community arts organisations as a facilitator/ creative/ artistic director. Sifiso is eager to learn more and grow in the arts, as the journey is limitless.