South African Open Dance Championships was most successful. We extend appreciation to all who contributed to this success. Thank you to our Sponsors, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom and Sta Travel for making a valuable difference to promoting dance.
We are proud to announce 2 couples will be participating in the WDC AL World Championships on 5-8 December 2019, in Ireland. Thank you Sta Travel for sponsoring the flights. The two couples who will be representing South Africa are: Angelo Moroka & Percephone Cloete (Adult Championship) and Moeketsi Lichabe & Lethabo Monametsi (Youth Championship.
We encourage the dance community to renew membership for 2020 to enjoy our benefits.
The Competitive Results are attached. Wishing our dance community a fabulous festive season.
The Official Results of the Freedom Day Championships, 27 April 2019, is ready for your perusal. We extend warm appreciation to all the Dance Studios that entered.
The Official Results of the WC Coastal Super Series Open Dance Championships, 15 June 2019, is ready for your perusal. We extend warm appreciation to the 37 Dance Studios that entered.
We sincerely acknowledge the Sponsors of the competition i.e. GrandWest venue sponsored by Sun International, Ballet Dance Emporium, Baila Dancewear, sponsored Boat trip, Food vouchers, TFG Clothing. Thank you for contributing to the success of the Championship.
We look forward to seeing you ALL at the upcoming South African Open Dance Championships, 23-24 November 2019 at the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom in Durban.
The Official South African Open Dance Championships Entry Form is ready for you to Enter. This awesome Championship is scheduled for 23 November 2019 and starts at 10h00 - 23h00. Entries Close on 8 November and NO late Entries will be accepted. Kindly ensure you submit your Proof of Payment with entries to claudeoadams.sadfwc@gmail.com and CC sadancefoundation@gmail.com.
The Pro-Am and Line Dance Entry for 24 November 2019, has been shared separately and will be administered by Mark Engelbrecht. Kindly direct queries to info@dancedomain.co.za.
Looking forward to seeing you ALL in Durban....Lets go dancing !!!!
The South African Open Dance Championships i.e. SAODC will be held at the magical empire of Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom on 23-24 November 2019, north of Durban central, between Umdloti and Umhlanga. Only minutes from King Shaka International Airport, the Sibaya Casino offers a fusion of culinary delights, sublime shows and ever-evolving winning dance opportunities at the SAODC. This Championship is a “must do” on the Calendar annually and is Open to ALL dancers, ALL Associations, ALL genres and is run under the Freedom to Dance ethos. We warmly invite you the dancer to an unforgettable experience at the SAODC. Please reserve the date and stay on the lookout for SAODC news…
Contact Marion Baxter on sadancefoundation@gmail.com for more information OR Claudeo Adams on claudeoadams.sadfwc@gmail.com
Good Day Friends, Club Heads, Dancers and RITJ Supporters, I trust this mail will find you well, As you requested via Facebook Page, please find the 2019 Rumba in the Jungle ENTRY FORM for your urgent attention. Given the exciting programme that we have lined up for you, it will be a grave mistake if you CLOSING DATE for the Festival. As Rumba in the Jungle is positioned to accommodate all dancers irrespective of their affiliations, we have seen it befitting to share as much information as possible before the closing date and allow all supporters to make an informed choices/decisions. The Festival will this year take place on the 24-27 October 2019, taking place in the four (4) venues of Sun City - Super Arena, Kings Ballroom, Warriers Hall and Crater Hall.
The Summary Programme of the Event is as follows: - 1. Development Congress : Thursday 5th October 2019 - 10:30 to 16:30, Kings Ballroom. The LECTURERS will include ALL International Judges (Lisa Bellinger-Ivanet, Laura O’Brien, Leonid Pletnev, Vera Pletnev, Gabriele Goffredo, Anna Matus, Andrea Ghigiarelli, Sarah Andracchio and other South African expert/s.
2. Dance Competitions : All Dance Competitions will take place from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October 2019. Please refer to the Summary Programme on the ENTRY FORM.
3. Market Access : 40 Enterprises in the Market Platform - Worriers Hall, plus RITJ Fashion Show, from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th October 2019
4. Gala Evening : Saturday 26th October 2019, Sun City Super Arena, (Showing the Ultimate Battle), AFRICAN FOOTPRINT will provide an OPENING with flags for all participating countries displayed during the opening of the Gala Evening.
5. Tickets : All Daily and Seasonal Tickets are available at Computicket, Shoprite, Checkers and PEP Store around the country. Gala Tickets are ONLY available through special booking from Malebogo Mokoena. She is reachable on – 072 187 3093.
In regard to ALL Entries Queries, please contact Mark Englebrecht of 082 808 2000/074 200 7140 PLEASE NOTE CAREFULLY: Your Entry Form will be quicker loaded if you enter ONLINE via www.rumbainthejungle.com. Please make use of that easy option. Nevertheless, our Rumba in the Jungle Coordinators will also assist all those entries that are or cannot be loaded ONLINE. Feedback and confirmation to that effect will be communicated to all such schools or clubs. SEE YOU AT THIS MEMORABLE FESTIVAL.
The Entry Form for the penultimate Western Cape Coastal Super Series Championship available. This is an amazing Championship to compete on 15 June 2019 with first class competition at the iconic GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. This is a points competition for the prestigious South African Colours and is Open to All Dance Associations in the spirit of Freedom to Dance. Don’t miss an opportunity to be eligible for 2 flights to the World Dance Council AL World Champs in Ireland. Contact Claudeo Adams at claudeoadams.sadfwc@gmail.com for more information.
Please join us for festivities on 18 May 2019 at Portia Primary Auditorium to celebrate our Winter Dance Festival. We plan to emulate the atmosphere of a Wintry Dance celebration with hearty dancing to African beats. The Winter Festival is Open to ALL Associations, ALL Dances in the true spirit of unity. Entries close on 4 May 2019.
Please contact Claudeo Adams claudeoadams.sadfwc@gmail.com for more information.
The penultimate Western Cape Coastal Super Series Championship is happening on 15 June 2019 @GrandWest. This is a points competition for South African Colours and is Open to All Dance Associations in the spirit of Freedom to Dance. Don’t miss an opportunity to be eligible for 2 flights to the World Dance Council AL World Champs in Ireland.
For more info, please email Claudeo Adams at claudeoadams.sadfwc@gmail.com.
For more info, please email Claudeo Admas @ claudeoadams.sadfwc@gmail.com
Our first Newsletter acknowledges the contributions from our extended Supporters, friends in Dance and Members. We reflect on our successes for 2018 and extend appreciation to everyone who participated in the journey. Our 2019 calendar is underway and we have a jam packed year ahead. Our First Super Series is scheduled for 27 April in Gauteng. Our Flight Partner is really coming to the party with 2 flight sponsorships for registered members. Be sure to register, compete in the Super Series and you could stand to benefit majorly from this. Another highlight is the SummerDance camps in July. Be sure to contact Clint Borez if you would like to participate in this amazing development opportunity.
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