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:

• DAY 1 - Theatre Dance Styles Results 
• DAY 2 - Medalist Dancesport Results
• DAY 3 - Rising Star, ChampionsHips, Professional Results
• DAY 4 - PROAM Dance Styles 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.

 Entry Forms can be accessed by clicking on 
RITJ SAODC Dancesport Entry Form

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…..

Rumba in the Jungle™ is going to a new level !!! We are super excited to announce that the pride of Africa,
Rumba in the Jungle™, is launching on 9 October 2021 at Sun City and is happening in two legs in 2022 i.e.
First Leg is DIGITAL on 17 – 20 February 2022 for the very first time AND the Second Leg is back ONSITE
13 – 16 October 2022. Both Legs are Open to the World, ALL Associations, ALL Dancers.

Dancers brace yourself for this unforgettable RUMBA experience, COVID compliance will be respected!

Kindly direct your queries to info@rumbainthejungle.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.

Dear Dancing Community Rumba in the Jungle is happening on 3-6 August 2017 at Sun City. The competition is OPEN to ALL Dancers from ALL Associations and is sanctioned by Freedom to Dance. There are in excess of 20 genres/dance styles competing in both the Sun City Superbowl and Kings Ballroom. Slavik Kryklyvyy and Karina Smirnoff in addition to Victor Fung and Anastasia Muravyeva will be demonstrating at the premier gala event. The Dutch Trio will manage the main Programme. Entries are closing on 30 June 2017. Do not miss an exciting opportunity to compete with international competition at a world class venue. All Rumba in the Jungle information can be found on www.rumbainthejungle.com. Rumba in the Jungle Presentation/Information sheet with Competitive Entry Form: RITJ PRESENTATION_FORMS Rumba in the Jungle Social/Pro-Am Entry Form: RITJ Pro-Am & Social Entry form Rumba in the Jungle Line Dance Entry Form: RITJ Line Dance_Entry Form Kind regards,