As the curtains draw to a close on another spectacular event, we find ourselves overwhelmed with gratitude and admiration for each and every one of you who made our annual Valentines Ball and Awards an unforgettable celebration of talent, dedication, and unity. Your unwavering support, boundless enthusiasm, and energy illuminated the ballroom and filled our hearts with joy. From graceful Waltz to a fiery Paso, every step, twirl, and leap showcased the passion and commitment that define our beloved dance community.
The presentation of WC Regional Colours to our exceptional dancers, and the recognition of the outstanding achievements of our representatives at the Rumba in the Jungle™ and South African Championships™, served as a beautiful reminder of the remarkable talent and tenacity within our midst. Each accolade bestowed was a testament to your hard work, perseverance, and unwavering spirit.
We extend our deepest gratitude to every dancer, coach , and the WC Regional Committee who contributed to the success of the Valentines Ball and Awards. Your dedication and passion inspire us all to reach greater heights and strive for excellence in everything we do.
Let us carry the spirit of unity, celebration, and appreciation with us as we embark on the journey ahead, knowing that together, we can achievement. Heartfelt thanks to all.
Join us in celebrating the beauty of diversity and the power of unity at our annual Human Rights Festival at Oaklands High School Auditorium on 23 March 2024.
Calling all members of the Dance Community to come together and showcase the richness of our cultures through movement and rhythm. This festival is more than just a gathering, it's a celebration of human dignity, equality, and justice for all. Let's dance for freedom, for inclusion, and for the rights of every individual to live a life of respect and dignity. Together, we can amplify the message of Human Rights and inspire positive change in our communities.
This marks the kickoff for you to earn points for WC Regional Colours. The strict Entry closing date is 13 March 2024.
We are absolutely delighted to socialise our Calendar of Events for 2024, jampacked with a plethora of competitions and inclusive of the World Dance Council events. We are proud that the Foundation remains the Official and Founder member of the World Dance Council.
We are immensely pleased to have successfully hosted an all inclusive Open to the World Rumba in the Jungle™ featuring the South African Championships™ (SAODC™) and applaud the SA Champions. Additionally, we successfully hosted 4 Super Series, Cup Competitions, multiple Dance Festivals, Valentines Ball, Talent Shows and Congresses. We proudly acknowledge the 24 dancers who were awarded South African Colours and the dancers and Adjudicators that flew the SA Flag internationally. A Big shoutout and heartfelt thanks to our amazing Sponsors for 2023, your support is the real dance floor that makes our events come alive!
We plan to send a team of dancers to represent South Africa at the WDC World Championships, WDC AL World Championships, Dutch Open.... watch the space for more information!!!
We are excited to reinstate our annual events and warmly invite you to be part of our 2024 Dance Journey to enjoy the above mentioned benefits. As a caring Foundation, it is our goal to unify Dance by creating a Fully inclusive platform that is Open to ALL Associations, ALL Dancers, ALL Dance Styles. We encourage you to renew your annual SADF membership and join our progressive Dance Association. The registration deadline is extended to 31 January 2024. Only members registered by the cutoff date are eligible to officiate the first half of the year in sanctioned events. The 2024 Tariffs and Registration forms are also accessible via the website. Kindly contact the Director of Membership, Mr Andre Cloete at andre.cloete1@gmail.com for any membership queries.
We look forward to engaging with you at our exciting events. Sending you DANCE LOVE for 2024!!!
As we wrap up on another year, take a moment to reflect on our amazing accomplishments and enjoy the holiday season.
We are immensely pleased to have successfully hosted an all inclusive Open to the World Rumba in the Jungle™ featuring the biggest South African Open Dance Championships™, the ProAm South African Dance Championships™ , 4 Super Series Dancesport Championships™, Cup Competitions, multiple Festivals and 5 Development Congresses,
We proudly acknowledge the 24 dancers who were awarded South African Colours. We celebrate the success of our dancers who competed internationally in World Championships and flew the SA flag proudly. We had 3 Adjudicators officiating at International and World Championships in 2023.
We warmly invite you to renew your membership by 31 December 2023 and join a progressive Dance Association with international affiliation to the World Dance Council & WDC AL. Membership fees 2024 remain unchanged as the economy is still recovering. Contact Andre Cloete at andre.cloete1@gmail.com for membership information. The forms will be posted on this page.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish you a very joyous festive season and a Happy and Healthy 2024!
Heartfelt appreciation for your wonderful support of the spectacular Rumba in the Jungle™ featuring the South African Open Dance Championships™. It was heartwarming to witness in excess of 500 dancers from Botswana, Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, Kwazulu Natal, Lesotho, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Western Cape - approximately 60 Dance Studios in the vibrant city of Mahikeng across 4 jam packed days. This was a magical experience against the backdrop of Mmabatho Civic Centre and marks a significant achievement for the Open to the World Dancesport Championships™ in tough economic times.
The Rumba in the Jungle™ pillars comprising of of Dance Championships, Fashion, Craft, Development, Tourism and Broadcasting continues to present a compelling value proposition that extends beyond the borders of the North West Province. The Fashion Showcases were a highlight and displayed the talent from the Region beautifully. The partnership with our Sponsors contributed to the events success and we express our sincere gratitude to the strong partnerships.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and insights shared with all the excitement on Social Media. We sincerely appreciate all the feedback received.
Click on the following link for the full 4 Competition Days Results:
Results are available on our website - click on the Results TAB. Congratulations to each and every dancer who participated - you are all warriors for showing up.
We encourage you to register with the South African Dance Foundation for 2024. We are progressive and remain the Official and Founder member of the World Dance Council and WDC Amateur League. Please engage the Director of Membership, Andre Cloete, at andre.cloete1@gmail.com for Membership information.
We thank you greatly for your suport this year and for being part of our incredible dance journey. We look forward to a bumper 2024 with many more memorable events.
PS: We wish you a wonderful, safe Xmas and Festive season filled with much love and happiness.
We are thrilled to take you back memory lane in 2008 when Rumba In The Jungle™️ and the South African Open Dance Championships™️ collaborated to bring you an unforgettable experience. 15 years later, we return with this magical collaboration at the very same Mmabatho Convention Centre!!!
This promises to be an event filled with elegance, creativity, and electrifying performances. Open to the World, all Dancers, all Associations.
Taking it to the capital city of Bokone Bophirima, we are heading again to Mmabatho, Mahikeng from 7-10th December 2023!!
Be sure not to miss this fantastic Dancesport Championship and prepare for a fiery hot experience! Entries close 14 November 2023! Practice hard in preparation for this fabulous event.
So get your dance shoes ready because it’s going to 4 days of dance, entertainment and lots of exciting competition Watch the space for more information…..
Want to immerse yourself in the World of SA dance, catchup on the success stories of our dancers, get to know the South African Dance Foundation family, read all about it in our latest Dance News. Find exciting dance articles about our events in our Provinces in one Newsletter, covering all dance styles from Belly dance, Modern Contemporary, Traditional dance, Disabled dance, ProAm dance and not forgetting our beloved Dancesport.
Discover the latest reviews of our couples competing in Blackpool, WDC AL World Championships and Dutch Open Championships makes us so proud. Watch the space for Development going north in all the Regions affording our dancers to grow. This and more can be found in our latest Newsletter. Heartfelt appreciation to our Dance Community, for being part of the journey.
We encourage you to register with the South African Dance Foundation. We are progressive and remain the Official and Founder member of the World Dance Council and WDC Amateur League. Please engage the Director of Membership, Andre Cloete, at andre.cloete1@gmail.com for Membership information.
We extend warm appreciation to the Dance Community for supporting all our events this year. Our successes are your successes and we remain committed to providing an all inclusive platform of dance and the authoritative Body of Dance recognized by the World Dance Council, World Dance Council Amateur League.
We remain transparent in our endeavours and share how our events are tracking. Thank you greatly for your support.
The prestigious NW SuperStars Super Series (NWSS) Dancesport Championships™ is staged annually by the South African Dance Foundation. This Super Series marks the closure of the Super Series Birthday celebration. We are celebrating 10 years of excellence of providing a fully inclusive dance platform.
The Championship is recognised by the World Dance Council. NWSS is Open to the ALL Dance Associations, allowing all dancers, regardless of Affiliation, to participate on the basis of their freedom of association and freedom of expression.
The Dancesport Championships™ is the Super Series selection event for couples to accrue points in lieu of South African (SA) Colours. The SA Colours are awarded annualy at the OFFICIAL South African Open Dance Championships™ .
The Championship attracts competitors and spectators from all over South Africa including our neighbouring states – Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe.
The Freedom Day Championships™ is hosted annually by the South African Dance Foundation and is Open ALL dancers, ALL Association in the spirit of Freedom to Dance. The Dancesport Championships™ is part of the Super Series and is WDC Recognised. Dancers accumulate points in lieu of South African Colours, which are awarded annually.
You are warmly invited to Enter this prestigious Dancesport Championships™ scheduled for 22 April 2023 in Springs Civic Centre, Gauteng.
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