We announce with great pleasure that Andrej Skufka and Melinda from Slovenia will be demonstrating and judging at the FIRST WDC AL Open to the World Championship i.e. the Official South African Open Dance Championships on 28 November 2015 at Ratanga Junction. Achievements for this fabulous couple include: World Professional Latin Finalists, European Professional Latin Champions 2015, Finalists in all Major Championships in the World. Andrej is the former World Amateur Latin Champion 2001 and World Amateur 10 Dance Champion 1996 - 1998. Melinda is also the former World Amateur Latin Champion 2007. We will be privileged to witness world class dancing in South Africa...... We strongly encourage our dance community attending the competition to pre-book ALL spectator seating. Ratanga will be open to general public and we do not want any members to wait in long queues. Unreserved seating is R120 p/p and reserved seating is R400 p/p (3 course meal). Complete seating requests on Entry form and payment into SADF account. SADF Bank Account Details : Name: SOUTH AFRICAN DANCE FOUNDATION Bank: Nedbank Branch name: Braamfontein Branch code: 19500502 Account No: 1001183142 Reference: “Surname” Or “Studio Name”

Dear Dance Community The Entry sheets for 28-29 November 2015 at Ratanga Junction for the various genres is available in Word format for easy updates. 2015 SADF SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY SHEETS Kindest regards SADF

Dear Dancing Community On behalf of the SADF Board of Directors, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the South African Dance Foundation, in its endeavor to improve membership benefits, has appointed Student Flight for all of our travel planning beginning from today 30 September 2015. Student Flights is a division of Flight Centre, the largest travel retailer in South Africa. Their negotiating strength and long-standing relationships with top travel providers allows them to deliver the cost effective rates on airfares, car hire, accommodation, travel insurance, visas and more. Travelers are encouraged to use Student Flight for all their competition, dance, personal and business travel needs especially with the upcoming competitions. The attached Press Release captures the exciting news for the dance community. You are most welcome to share the Press Release with friends of dance. Announcement of the SADF Travel Partner 2015 Kind regards SADF Board of Directors

Dear Valued Dancing Community The much awaited Entry form for the prestigious South African Open Dance Championships, WDC AL Open to the World Championship is attached. The Championship is Open to ALL dancers from ALL Association and will be run in the spirit of Freedom to Dance. The genres included are Ballroom, Latin American, Solo Latin, Hip Hop, Traditional Dance. WDC Music Tempi will be observed and can be obtained from SADF Head Office. The strict deadline date for Entries is 31 October 2015 and no late entries will be accepted. There are only 15 table seats available. Table bookings will only be confirmed on payment. The table seating is around the floor (TIER 1) and includes dinner. You are most welcome to advertise in the programme, an A5 Ad is R500 and an A4 Ad is R1 000. Vendors wishing to showcase their merchandise to the dancing community can do so at R1 000 per Stall/per day. Ads with supporting graphics and Stalls are due by strict deadline of 31 October 2015. Dancers wishing to enjoy the Ratanga Theme Park rides, should please book centrally with SADF Head Office by 31 October 2015. The rides will be discounted depending on size of the group. A provisional program is included and will be confirmed by 6 November 2015. 2015 SADF SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY FORM Warm regards SADF National Competitive Committee

Select from a variety of accommodation near Ratanga Junction, the venue for the first WDC AL Championship in South Africa which will be the South African Open Dance Championships, 28-29 November 2015. Enjoy the Mother City, Cape Town, which represents the perfect combination of dramatic scenic beauty and exhilarating activities that have come to define this beautiful corner of South Africa. A list of iconic destinations that form the core of the true Cape Town experience is attached. Ratanga Junction Amusement Park boasts with more than 30 attractions, ranging from relaxed rides for the whole families or adrenaline filled rides for the thrill ...Rides will be discounted for the the dance community attending the Championships. WDC AL SADF SA Championships Accommodation listing Nov 2015

Spring has sprung. Get ready to compete in SADF WC Spring Festival on 26 September 2015 at Parow Civic Centre. This is an opportunity for dancers to get competition ready ahead of WC Regional Championships and WDC AL Open to World Championships. The Festival is Open to ALL Dances and includes Ballroom, Latin, Solo Latin, Hip Hop, Traditional Dance. Hope to see all the dancers in WC. SADF WC Spring Festival_26Sep15

Dear valued members Many thanks for the awesome support at the NW Superstars Super Series. The event would not have successful without your presence. We look forward to seeing you at future competitions. 2015 SADF NW Superstars Super Series Championship Results Regards SADF NW Regional Branch

Dear Dancing Community The Programme Summary has been attached for your awareness. It is going to be a busy day. Please ensure you arrive timeously for your section. SADF NW SUPERSTARS CHAMPIOSHIP FINAL PROGRAM LINE UP, 8Aug15 Warm regards SADF NW Regional Branch

 

Dear Valued Members GP Branch is having their Spring Festival on 26 September 2015 at Veeriniging Civic Centre. It is a great opportunity to improve on competition fitness for SADF South African Open Dance Championships. Be sure not to miss out. The prestigious panel includes: Tyrone Watkins, Brian Schmidt, Sonja Stanford and Yulia Kharlova. Our MC is Harold van Buuren, who always does a wonderful job on keeping the competition on track and motivating our dancers. Please contact Marius Pieterse for more information. GP Regional Branch   SADF GAUTENG SPRING FESTIVAL ENTRY FORM - 26 Sept 2015