Diarora Performing Arts left others in the dust (literally) while using soil to enhance the style of their performance, called Mabu (the Soil). They won the second prize of R3 000.
The dance competition is an annual event and has been organised by the Sibikwa Arts Dance Company, a branch of Sibikwa Arts Centre for the past seven years.
The competition was held at the centre on the corner of Bolton Street and Liverpool Road, Benoni South.
This was the seventh Dance Xplosion and included 25 local dance groups, competing for a share of R10 000.
Untouchable Productions won the first prize of R5 000, Diarora Performing Arts won second prize of R3 000 and Kasi Presentation won third prize of R1 500.
R500 was awarded to The Perfect Storm for Most Promising Group.
Diarora Performing Arts left others in the dust (literally) while using soil to enhance the style of their performance, called Mabu (the Soil). They won the second prize of R3 000.
The Stars of Tomorrow wowed the crowd with their performance, Rescue Me.
The Stars of Tomorrow wowed the crowd with their performance, Rescue Me.
Afrika Entle Theatre Workshop took the audience to the jungle, with Ape Centric.
Afrika Entle Theatre Workshop took the audience to the jungle, with Ape Centric.
The Stars of the East Rand Reaching for Gold gave an old fashioned gumboots dance, called Hamba Uyosebenza.
The Stars of the East Rand Reaching for Gold gave an old fashioned gumboots dance, called Hamba Uyosebenza.
Daisy and Donald Edu-care Centre let all the little kids showcase what they can do with various dances, in Rise Africa.
Daisy and Donald Edu-care Centre let all the little kids showcase what they can do with various dances, in Rise Africa.
RAY-F combined traditional South African culture with their own creativity to give the audience Dikgato.
RAY-F combined traditional South African culture with their own creativity to give the audience Dikgato.
Youth Channel Group gave a rich cultural performance, Xitsonga.
Youth Channel Group gave a rich cultural performance, Xitsonga.
Untouchable Productions won the first prize of R5 000 for their performance, The Opposite Sex. PHOTO: RUPHIN COUDYZER
