The Dance Hub Company delivered an outstanding performance at the South African Street Dance Championships, securing multiple top finishes against some of the country’s best talent.

The competition, held at Lewende Woord in Pretoria on May 2, saw several Dance Hub crews dominate their respective divisions, while the studio’s senior company division also earned an impressive second-place finish in one of the elite categories.

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According to director and co-owner Angelique *Dhladhla, the achievement followed months of hard work and dedication from dancers, coaches, and parents.

“Our dancers achieved outstanding results across multiple divisions, earning several first place titles as well as a second place finish in one of the elite categories,” said *Dhladhla.

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The studio’s successful performances came from their Cyanotype, Prototype, Emporium, and The Elite crews, all of which secured first place positions in their respective divisions.

Dance Hub competed across various hip hop street dance divisions and age categories, including junior, varsity, and senior crew sections. Competitors were judged on technical execution, choreography, musicality, synchronisation, creativity, stage presence and overall performance quality.

*Dhladhla explained that preparation for the championship started approximately five months before the event, with dancers collectively completing an impressive 562 hours of practice and preparation.

“Dancers trained intensively through rehearsals, conditioning sessions, choreography development, formations, performance polishing and team-building exercises. The process required commitment from dancers, coaches and parents alike,” she said.

She added that the level of competition at the national championship was exceptionally high, with many of South Africa’s top dance studios and crews participating.

“The event showcased exceptional talent, creativity, and growth within the local street dance industry,” said *Dhladhla.

The coaches and instructors also played a major role in preparing the teams for the event, from technical training and choreography creation to mentorship and performance preparation.

“They were responsible for creating the music mixes, selecting and designing performance outfits, and organising local community performances to help dancers improve their confidence and stage readiness before the competition,” *Dhladhla explained.

Following the strong results, the studio hopes to continue building momentum heading into future competitions.

“This success motivates the studio to continue growing and pushing creative boundaries. It reinforces the importance of hard work and consistency while encouraging younger dancers to strive for excellence,” she said.

The studio now aims to use the achievement as motivation for future national and international competitions.

*This article was amended after publication. It previously stated that the director and co-owner’s surname was Pita. The newspaper has since received confirmation that her surname is Dhladhla. The Randfontein Herald apologises for any confusion or inconvenience caused. — Ed.