Front: Rhuné Stander, second row: Evelyn Shrines and Deoné Gouws, third row Lexie Botha, Lu-vé Venter, Lineke Minnaar, Natalie Gouws, Kaylee Brits and Zuané Pretorius, Candice Kakamas and Juané Shrines recently received their grading.
POLOKWANE – The dancers from different ages took part in the Acrobatic Federation of South Africa’s Orange examination that tested their skills on different levels.
The dancers were awarded one of three ratings namely honours, honours with distinction and highly commended.
Haylie Anders, Elandri Venter, Lukhe Minnaar in front, Jané de Beer, Zanica Linde and Liuwa van der Merwe in the middle and Annekien Janse van Rensburg at the back from Olivia Dance Academy recently received their gradings.
• The dancers receiving honours:
Evelyn Shrines.
Lexie Botha.
Deoné Gouws.
Lu-vé Venter.
Natalie Gouws.
Kaylee Brits.
Liuwa van der Merwe.
• The dancers receiving honours with distinction are:
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