Modelling academy shines at SA Championships
Some Mpumalanga models recently strutted their stuff on the catwalk during a South African Championships of Performing Arts competition in Rustenburg.
The South African Championships of Performing Arts, recently held in Rustenburg, showcased some of the nation’s finest talent.
Among the standout participants was the Timeless Modelling & Deportment Academy, co-owned by Jacques Lombard and Ronell Joubert who also serves as the lead trainer. Together they put Mpumalanga firmly on the map with exceptional performances from their students.
Deciding to enter six of their top models, Lombard and Joubert saw their academy excel. The young talents included Dante Nortje (9), Anke Strydom (11), Lilly Kruger (14), Kruschenka du Toit (15), Leanel Joubert (16), Kristin Viljoen (17) and Chriske Schwirzer (17). Under Joubert’s dedicated coaching, the academy celebrated an impressive total of 22 medals, two overall winners in age categories, and a prestigious grand champion award for Dante Nortje in the modelling category.
Four students, Dante, Anke, Lilly and Chriske, were also honoured with the opportunity to represent South Africa at the 2025 World Championships in Los Angeles, an incredible milestone for these young achievers.
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Anke, in particular, stood out not only in modelling but also in acting, earning three gold medals in the comic solo, contemporary solo, and classic solo categories. She also received the overall trophy award for the highest acting score in the five to 12 age group.
Dante achieved exceptional results in the eight to 10 age category, taking home gold medals in pageant wear, formal wear, casual wear and photographic modelling. He also earned silver medals in swimwear and spokes modelling. Dante was awarded the overall trophy award for boys in his age group, and he claimed the grand champion award for male modelling, cementing his status as a top contender.
Anke also earned top honours in the 11 to 12 age category. She won a gold medal in photographic modelling and a silver medal in pageant modelling, adding to her success in acting and solidifying her place among the academy’s most talented young stars.
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Lilly represented the 13 to 15 age group and earned a gold medal in photographic modelling. Her achievements were further recognised with a bronze medal in pageant wear modelling and the overall trophy award for girls in her age group.
In the 16 to 17 age category, Leanel excelled with silver medals in runway casual, formal petite and swimwear petite modelling. Kristin also made her mark in this age range, achieving silver medals in runway casual, formal wear and photographic modelling, along with a bronze medal in swimwear modelling.
Chriske demonstrated remarkable skill in the 16 to 17 age group as well, winning gold medals in photographic, formal wear and runway casual modelling. She rounded off her achievements with bronze medals in pageant and spokes modelling, showcasing her versatility and dedication.
The success of Timeless Modelling & Deportment Academy highlights the dedication of both the academy’s owners and its students. With such remarkable achievements, the academy continues to raise the bar in the modelling and performing arts scene, making a name not only in the Lowveld, but now also on the international stage.
