Dear Dance Community Compliments of the season to ALL of you. May you have a pleasant year filled with many wonderful dance memories with the South African Dance Foundation. The updated South African Champions listing is attached for your records. south-african-champions-register-1930-2016 Kind regards, SADF Competitive Committee

SADF Registration News 2017!!!!! Renew you SADF Registration by 31 December 2016 and 2016 Tariffs apply. This is an amazing opportunity to join a progressive Dance Association with a National footprint and International affiliation to World Dance Council, World Dance Council Amateur League and WDC Dancesation. The 2017 Calendar promises to be jam packed with absolutely amazing events like Rumba in the Jungle. Don't miss an opportunity to compete at National and International level with top dancers around South Africa and globally. Join / renew your membership for 2017 by the deadline of 31 December 2016 and enjoy the SADF benefits. All Professionals register via SADF Head Office. All Amateurs register with their local Regional Branch. - 2016 SADF Tariffs apply until 31 December 2016: 2016-sadf-annual-price-list - Professional Registration Form: sadf-professional-registration-2017 - SADF WC Registration Form: sadf-wc-amateur-dancers-registration-2017 - SADF GP Registration Form: sadf-gp-amateur-dancers-registration-2017 - SADF NW Registration Form: sadf-nw-amateur-dancers-registration-2017 Warmest regards, SADF Chief Executive Officer, Marion Baxter

Dear Dancing Community Thank you very much for your awesome support in 2016. We look forward to a bumper 2017 with you. The results of of the South African Championships at Ekurhuleni International Convention Centre: - Competitive Results : sadf-sa-champs-2016-26-11 - Freestyle Results: sadf-sa-champs-2016-27-11 - Group Hip Hop Results: group-hip-hop-results - Solo Latin Results: solo-dances Warmest regards, South African Dance Foundation Competitive Committee

Dear Dance Community. The SADF Regional Committee would like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to all the dancers, parents; teachers and studio heads for being a part of our special event on Saturday. Without all of you none of our successes would be possible. To all the adjudicators, thank you for your commitment to dance and for giving of your time so unselfishly. Your hard work does not go unrecognised. To our sponsors, thank you for your generosity throughout 2016 and for making such a significant difference to the lives of dancers. Well done to all the dancers that received their WC colours. Wear it with pride. Lastly, to the LOC, we say a special thank you for your continuous efforts and hard work throughout this year and for making each event so memorable. We wish all the dancers well in preparation for the SA Championships and we look forward to a bumper 2017. Attached please find the results of the SADF WC Regional Championships. sadf-wc-championships-results-29oct16 Warmest regards SADF WC Regional Branch

Dear WC Dance Community The prestigious WC Regional Championships is fast approaching on 29 October 2016!!! This is the premier event on the WC Calendar where the cream of the crop in WC will be competing for titles. WC Regional Colours will be handed out to the Top Medalist Achievers and Rising Star/Championship couples. The WC Team for the Interprovincial Team match will also be announced. The Championship will acknowledge the achievements in WC for 2016. The competing genres include: Ballroom, Latin American, Solo Ballroom, Solo Latin, Hip Hop, Social Pro-Am (international and Rhythm/Smooth), Traditional. Reserved seating needs to be pre-booked and PAID via SADF WC Regional Branch!!! All Entries must be submitted by the due date of 7 October 2016. This promises to be a truly spectacular Event. SADF prides itself on being the Official member of WDC, WDC AL and WDC Dancesation. Be sure not to miss out on the celebration of Dance!!! sadf-wc-regional-championships-entry-form-29oct16 SADF WC Events Administrator (on behalf of SADF WC Regional Branch)

The Moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! This is the TITLE event on the Calendar for 2016! Entry form for the SOUTH AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 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 & Ballroom, Hip Hop, Traditional Dance, Freestyle, Slowdance, Bhangra, Contemporary, Jazz, Rock n Roll & Hustle! WDC Music Tempo's are attached. The strict deadline date for Entries is 31 October 2016 and no late entries will be accepted. Table bookings will only be confirmed on proof of payment. The table seating is around the floor and includes dinner. You are most welcome to advertise in the programme, an Ad is R500. 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 2016. We invite all South Africans and visitors from ALL over the World to come and experience this celebration of dance. DATE: 26 & 27 NOVEMBER 2016 CLOSING DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2016 (ENTRIES WITHOUT POP WILL BE NULL AND VOID) VENUE: EKURHULENI INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, CNR 3RD & 6TH AVE BREDELL, KEMPTON PARK, SOUTH AFRICA. This promises to be the MOST EXCLUSIVE, NOT TO BE MISSED event of the year and in the spirit of Freedom to Dance, we look forward to showcasing the Creme' de La Creme' of all dance styles, ALL under one roof! 2016_sadf_sa_championships_entry_form

Good morning Professionals, Studio Heads, Dancers and Dance Enthusiasts The SADF Gauteng Championships have finally arrived! We invite you all to be part of yet another Prestigious event hosted by the South African Dance Foundation. DATE: 1st OCTOBER 2016 VENUE: THE PARK HOUSE, 7TH FLOOR, HYDE PARK SHOPPING MALL, CNR JAN SMUTS & 6TH AVE, (FACING WILLIAM NICHOL). Attached are the entry forms. We truly hope that you can all play another important role within the SADF dance family by being a part of this All Styles Dance event in one of the most exquisite venues in Gauteng. Please take note, Closing date is 20th September and entries will only be valid if accompanied by the proof of payment. Please also take a very special note of the NEW BANKING DETAILS. SADF_GAUTENG_PROVINCIAL_ENTRY_FORM (1) Have a blessed Spring Day! -------------------------- Kindest Regards Alison Booysen S.A.D.F. GAUTENG COMPETITIVE SECRETARY sadfgauteng@gmail.com

Dear WC Dance Community Many thanks for your kind support of ALL competitions this year. The WC is humbled by your continued support. The Results of the WC Southern Suburbs Festival is attached for your awareness. Upcoming events in WC include: - Medal Exams on 28 September 2016 - WC Regional Championship and allocation of Regional Colours on 26-27 November 2016 SADF WC Southern Surburbs Festival Results 27Aug16 Kind regards SADF WC

Dear Dancing Community The much awaited results from the SADF WC Parow Dance Festival, held on the 30 July 2016 is now available. Happy perusing and Happy Women's Day to all our dancing ladies. We look forward to seeing each and everyone of you on the 27 August 2016. SADF WC Parow Festival 30 July 2016 Warmest regards SADF WC Regional Branch