THE MOVEMENT ISSUE
THE MOVEMENT ISSUE

THE MOVEMENT ISSUE

01  NICOLAS HUCHARD AND FRIENDS 

02  LE SOLEIL EST MON AMOUR

03  CHLOÉ ANAIS LOPES GOMES

04  BONGEZIWE MABANDLA

06  THE BLUES

08  CATEDRAL SIN RELIGIÓN

09  THE BODY IS BEAUTIFUL

THE MOVEMENT ISSUE

CONTENTS

01  NICOLAS HUCHARD AND FRIENDS
This issue’s guest editor, performer and choreographer Nicolas Huchard, welcomes us into his world and creative collective in Paris


02  LE SOLEIL EST MON AMOUR 
This collaboration between Armando Cabral and Nataal channels the sensual energy of Kizomba

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03  CHLOÉ ANAIS LOPES GOMES
The renowned ballet dancer on standing up to racism and finding her own boundary-breaking path


04  BONGEZIWE MABANDLA
As his fourth album drops, the artist discusses the importance of connecting with people through love and honesty

05  SKATEPAL
The NGO helping the skateboarding scene in Palestine to fly


06  THE BLUES
Art Comes First’s short film shot in Ethiopia is a rallying call for unity

07  VNJ BALL
Lelo Meslani is spearheading ballroom culture, the South African way


08  CATEDRAL SIN RELIGIÓN
This story from Colombia gives praise to inclusive love and liberation through nature

09  THE BODY IS BEAUTIFUL
A homage to the virtuoso paintings of Kerry James Marshall and iconographies of Jean Michel Basquiat, this fashion tale celebrates the Black femininity


10  PHOTO LONDON
Nataal’s portfolio of exciting works being shown at the  international photography fair in London

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WELCOME
This digital issue of Nataal magazine is dedicated to dance and considers how the body in movement can be a tool for self-expression, for political statement, or simply pure enjoyment. Enter our guest editor than Nicolas Huchard. This renowned dancer, choreographer and movement director curates a special section revealing his artistic vision, one driven as much by making social change as it is by unadulterated energy. He also presents a line-up of talent that make up his world in Paris. This tight-knit crew of Black creatives show love and support each other as the collectively move the cultural dial. Elsewhere, we do the kizomba in Abidjan with Armando Cabral, talk ballet and activism with Chloé Anais Lopes Gomes, go vogueing in Joburg with VMJ Ball, explore the skateboarding scene in Palestine and feel the blues with Art Comes First in Ethiopia. Shall we dance?

TEAM
Guest Editor NICOLAS HUCHARD
Creative Director MARIE GOMIS-TREZISE
Editorial Director HELEN JENNINGS
Design Director JOEL ANTOINE-WILKINSON
Associate Editor MIRIAM BOUTEBA
Social Media Editor XANTHE SOMERS
Editorial Assistant BLESSING BORODE
Contributing Editors AMBER NICOLE ALSTON, BINWE ADEBAYO, STÉPHANE GABOUÉ, WANJERI GAKURU
Founder ALASSANE SY 

CONTRIBUTORS
Andrea Gil, Andrew Mkhize, Anita Jolles, Aram Sabbah, Aurélie Chantelly, Ayomide Tejuoso, Bagaté Tatiana, Beatriz Guerrero, Bruno Claire, Cédric Akanza, Chiao Chenet, Chloé Hirschman, Daniel Obasi, Diana Ramos, Doueu Kiéla Michèle Annie, Enorck Desruisseaux, Faouziat Biera Faous, Feramni Eso, Frederic Troehler, Gabriel Balcha, Gam Concepts, Greg Holland, Gregory Turchi, Ines Vansteenkiste-Muylle, Iris Nguyen Van, Iryna Polieshchuk, Iviu Torre, Jaissers Jiménez, Jessica Madavo, Joe Penney, Josefina Santos, Keisha Finai, Liam Derouiche, Lou Boidin, Maëlys Jallali, Maen Hammad, Maono Ya Nafsi, Marco Marchetti, Mercure Perrot, Nahom Samunegus, Omar Fiusa, Paula de Almeida, Rayan Souaidi, Réda Ait Chégou, Salomé Mesdesirs, Saloua Derbali, Sam Lambert, Sephora Makosso, Shaka Maidoh, Shirlene Malambo, Sophie Tracy May, Stephania Yepes, Swan Arnaud, Travys Owen, Uche Uba, Xander Ortiz, Yara Forster, Zorina Marulanda

THANK YOU
Armando Cabral, Amy Belledin , Studio Private, The Genesis Group, Farago Projects