Dance with Valentino

Dance with Valentino is a dance reality -talk show hosted by Valentino Richard Kabenge, a Ugandan Latin and Ballroom dancer and actor.[1][2] The show premiered on NTV Uganda on November 15, 2020. Guests have an in-depth interview about an unforgettable memory or event that has taken place in their life. The challenge for the professional dance team is to choreograph that story into a dance. The challenge for the guest is to then perform within that choreographed dance, to find a sense of healing at the end. The show also creates awareness around social issues such as domestic violence, depression, heartbreak, loss and rejection etcetera through these special performances.[3][4][5]

Dance with Valentino
GenreReality
Created byValentino Richard Kabenge
Directed byZena Bernacca
Valentino Richard Kabenge
Music byDaniel Kaweesa, Essie
Country of originUganda
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersValentino Richard Kabenge
Zena Bernacca
ProducerAly Allibhai
CinematographyCyril Ducottet
Camera setupAlternative Two Camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyTalent Africa Group
Release
Original networkNTV Uganda
Original releaseNovember 15, 2020 (2020-11-15)

Production and filming

Valentino Richard Kabenge initially created the concept of 'Dance With Valentino' in 2016 and since then its form has been evolving. In April 2020, during his media run to promote Winnie Nwagi's 'Jangu' music a video, he appeared on NTV Mwasuze Mutya, hosted by Faridah Nakazibwe. Both were a springboard to conversations with Zena Bernacca, a life-long dancer herself and organisational development consultant, coach and mentor, and together through ValRich Arts, they have brought the ‘Dance With Valentino’ show to life.[6]

Work on the show started as early as May 2020. In August 2020, Talent Africa was contracted by ValRich Arts to come on board as the Production House partner. It is being aired by NTV having launched on November 15, 2020.[7]

The theme song was written by James Asiimwe, produced by Big Nash and performed by singers Daniel Kawesa and Essie.[8]

Cast
Cast
Cast Member Role Type
Kabenge Richard Valentino Host & Choreographer Main
Easthunks Dancer & Choreographer
Ajiswag Dancer
Wanyenze Joldine Dancer
Kemigisha Rinah Dancer
Edna Nnamanya Dancer
Hope Amandu Dancer
Sarah Kisawuzi Guest Guest
Patrick Salvador Idringi
Daphine Frankstock
DJ Slick Stuart
Cindy Sanyu
Bruno K
Winnie Nwagi
Joanita Kawalya

References
  1. "Renowned dancer Valentino takes reality show to YouTube". Nile Post. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  2. Nanteza, Bridget. "New Thrilling Reality Dance TV Show, 'Dance With Valentino' To Debut Soon". The Tower Post. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  3. "'Dance With Valentino' Reality Show To Debut On NTV This Sunday". Satisfashion Ug. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  4. Emuk, Benjamin. "Uganda's A-List Celebrities to Star in Reality TV Show 'Dance with Valentino'". Chimpreports. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  5. Muriisa, Habre. "New Reality TV Show 'Dance With Valentino' Set To Debut this week". Chano8. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  6. ""Jangu" video vixen, Valentino set to launch Dance Reality TV Show". Big Eye. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  7. "Dance with Valentino MORNING AT NTV". NTV Uganda. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  8. "Coca Cola Rated Next star Daniel Kawesa teams up with Singer Essie for "Dance With Valentino" soundtrack". Big Eye. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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