Gweshe felt a spiritual calling at the age of fourteen. He sought out his Shona elders and acquainted himself with their spiritual gatherings and ceremonies. He formed The Boterekwa Dance Troupe 24 years ago. Gweshe is one of the first imbira musicians to have persuaded both the spirit world and his Shona elders to allow this instrument to be played outside of sacred, private Shona ceremonies.

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The Boterekwa performing group was founded by Gweshe in 1977 as a kids group. The kids dance ensemble grew in strength and artistic know-how to become a world class dance company it is today. The group is one of Africa`s leading and most accomplished dance troupes.

The group has dominated at international, regional and local Festivals winning first rate awards at most of the Festivals. The dance company cherishes the rich cultural heritage and back ground of the founder artistic director David Gweshe who is regarded as a leading exponent and custodian of arts and culture in Zimbabwe. The group under the guidance of Gweshe pioneered dance into schools during the 80s.

The diversified professional dance troupe performs major regional and ethnic dances of Zimbabwe.