Natasha Academy of Dancing celebrates stunning success at the Dance World Cup
From impressive solo performances to major competition invitations, the Natasha Academy of Dancing shines bright at the Dance World Cup, with young talents setting their sights on international stages.
Natasha Academy of Dancing (NAD) expressed its pride in the achievements of its talented dancers during the recent Dance World Cup competition, held from March 17–22.
Among the standout performances was Taylor Scholz, who represented NAD with remarkable skill and determination. Competing against South Africa’s finest youth dancers, Taylor earned an impressive 3rd place for her acrobatic solo, out of fourteen competitors, and secured a 4th place for her showstopper solo, among sixteen talented dancers.
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However, her accomplishments did not end there. Taylor received an invitation to audition for the esteemed official Dance World Cup Collaboration SA Team, marking a significant milestone for the studio.
Looking ahead, the academy is also thrilled to announce that Taylor will represent NAD at the American Dance Awards National Championships in Rhode Island, USA, this July.
As Taylor trains diligently for this prestigious event, her coach, Natasha Ehlers, shared her heartfelt admiration. “As a dance teacher, one of the greatest honours is when an independent, international panel of judges recognizes something special in your dancer. Taylor’s hard work, humility, and passion for dance have truly paid off.”
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In a bold move, the studio is also preparing to send a team of dancers to compete at the American Dance Awards National Championships in 2026. With fundraising efforts underway, the academy calls upon the community to support their initiative and help secure the opportunity for these aspiring South African dancers to showcase their talent on an international stage.
Moreover, the acrobatic sport season is in full swing at NAD, with 30 dancers gearing up for various competitions as they aim to qualify for the Acrobatic Sport South Africa (ASSA) National Championships later this year. The studio has a proud history of producing national champions, and excitement is building to see what this year will bring.
Established in 2018, NAD is a professional dance studio located in Pineslopes Boulevard Shopping Centre, in Fourways, offering a diverse range of dance classes, including acrobatics, ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop.
“As the academy, we pride ourselves on our affiliation with renowned dance organisations. Providing our dancers with numerous opportunities for exams, competitions, and workshops, and catering to ages as young as three,” said Ehlers.
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