South African Open Championships™ goes to the grand Jakes Gerwel Hall, University of Western Cape, 13-14 December 2025. Saturday, 13 December: Dancesport Styles Sunday, 14 December: Theatre and All other Dance Styles
We are delighted to announce that the prestigious SA Championships is OPEN to ALL Dance Associations, ALL Dancers and will feature more than 20 Dance Styles.
Be sure not to miss this fantastic Dancesport Championships™ and prepare for a fiery hot experience! Entries close 28 November 2025.
South African Open Championships™ goes to D.L.I. Headquarter Board Auditorium, Greyville, Durban, 14-15 December 2024.
The Championship will be benefitting from a generous sponsorship of dance shoes / soles, costumes and other perks from HeartSoles Foundation travelling all the way from USA to Durban for the prestigious event. HeartSoles Foundation supports dancers, Two Soles at a time from previously disadvantaged communities. Enter the Championships to benefit from this initiative. Studios if you have dancers battling to get shoes and dance wear, you are warmly invited to enter your dancers in the true spirit of unity.
We are delighted to announce that the prestigious SA Championships is OPEN to ALL Dance Associations, ALL Dancers will benefit from the HeartSoles Sponsorship.
Be sure not to miss this fantastic Dancesport Championships™ and prepare for a fiery hot experience! Entries close 27 November 2024.
Entry Forms will be socialised on all media platforms soonest!!!
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…..
Many thanks for your support of the spectacular South African Open Dance Championships™. It was heartwarming to see so many dancers from Botswana, Free State, Germany (representing Slovakia), Kwazulu Natal, Lesotho, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, United Kingdom, Western Cape and Gauteng - 51 Dance Studios in total braved the Ballroom. This clearly marks a significant achievement for an Open to the World Dancesport Championships.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and insights shared with all the excitement on Social Media. Dancesport Committee sincerely appreciate all the feedback received.
Congratulations to each and every dancer who participated - you are all warriors for showing up. The Full Program of Events is attached for your records: South African Open Dance Championships™ Programme
We encourage you to register with the South African Dance Foundation for 2023. 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 2023 with many memorable events.
The Official SA Title Event, South African Open Championships™ is happening at a fabulous entertainment venue, Silverstar Casino on 10-11 December 2022.
We are super excited to announce that the prestigeous SA Championships is fast approaching and is OPEN to ALL Dance Associations, ALL Dancers,.
Be sure not to miss this fantastic Dancesport Championship and prepare for a fiery hot experience! Practice hard in preparation for this fabulous event.
Many thanks for your support of the onsite South African Open Dance Championships™. It was heartwarming to see so many dancers from 7 Regions, 56 Dance Studios in total brave the Ballroom. This clearly marks a significant achievement for Dancesport since the onset of the Pandemic.
Thank you so much for your positive feedback and insights shared with all the excitement on Social Media. Dancesport Committee supported by a strong WC Regional LOC sincerely appreciate all the feedback received.
All the Results for Dancesport/Competitive and Social/Pro-Am will be updloaded to our websites.
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 2022. 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 2022 with many memorable events.
PS: Our Officies open on 5 January 2022. .We wish you a wonderful, safe Xmas and Festive season filled with much love and happiness.
The South African Open Dance Championships™ Event Order is ready for your awareness and is subject to change. Thank you so much for your support South Africa, we truly appreciate it. The Program is FULL for both days and starts promptly at 09h00. Covid protocols for the Alert level will be effective. Please adhere to all the controls for us to enjoy a Safe event. Please be on the look out for the news updates which will be socialised ahead of the Championship in the Mother City!!!!
We are super excited to announce the esteemed Panel of Adjudicators for the prestigious South African Open Dance Championships™, 11-12 December 2021. Dancers brace yourself for an unforgettable and most memorable experience.
Please note that safety is top of mind and ALL Covid protocols will be respected. Everyone entering the GrandWest venue will need to complete Covid screening online. Parents OR Coaches to please assist their dancers proactively else the screening will need to happen at the venue. Please checkout the Screening questionnaire online at https://www.suninternational.com/grandwest/covid-test/?client=true and you are welcome to complete it as you approach the venue on Saturday. Please be punctual as both days are packed. Looking forward to welcoming you to Cape Town!!!
ENTRY FORMS are ready for the SA Title Event, South African Open Championships™ at the largest entertainment venue, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World on 11-12 December 2021.
We are super excited to announce that the prestigious SA Championships is back onsite, OPEN to ALL Dance Associations, ALL Dancers, and is FULLY Covid-19 compliant.
Be sure not to miss this fantastic Dancesport Championship and prepare for a fiery hot experience!
Entries close 6 November
Please note that the hosting of the Championship is subject to the South African Government Laws instituted at the time of the event.
The strict Entry closing date is 6 November 2021!
Practice hard in preparation for this fabulous ONSITE event.
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