Kingsway High contortionist manoeuvres into dance programme

CONTORTIONIST and dancer, Chloe Botha (14) of Kingsway High School has earned a spot in the Project Performer 2019 programme which has recognised her talents.

The opportunity will come at a cost and the grade 9 pupil seeks sponsorship to be able to reap the benefits of this programme.

While Chloe has always loved to dance, it was some three years ago that she started modern dancing through Fancy Feet Dance Studio. Around the same time, she began stretching daily in an effort to increase her flexibility.

“I used to watch dancers online and admired how flexible they were. At that time I was just as stiff as the average person,” she said. She worked on her contortion and through some help from YouTube and many hours of practise, Chloe is now able to bend and fold her body in amazing ways.

A year after she began dancing classes, Chloe decided to take the art more seriously and moved to the exam class in her studio. By the end of that year she was awarded ‘Acrobat of the Year’ showing that her contortion abilities were indeed noteworthy.

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This year Chloe danced in Kingsway High School’s musical ’65 Years Of Music’. In September she made jaws drop at the school’s cultural evening with a contortion act that she choreographed herself. This month the dancer took part in the Fancy Feet Dance Production ‘Rocking All Over The World’.

Chloe is also passionate about art and loves drawing. While she initially wanted to study to become a veterinarian, her love for dance is pulling her towards pursuing a dancing career.

“I love my dancing and contortion because it liberates me, and makes me feel completely free,” she expressed.

This month the Kingsway High pupil auditioned for the Project Performer 2019 programme and was called back to take part in next year’s programme, both for dancing and contortion. Between now and next September, the programme sends its performers on photoshoots, training and two bootcamps, where their talents will be tweaked to perfection.

All the performers take part in a showcase next September, where they will be assessed by an international board of judges. The showcase will play host to scouts offering bursary opportunities, among other prizes, for the most talented youth.

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However, this opportunity comes as a cost of R25,000. The Bothas appeal to businesses, companies and the community to assist in any way possible. If unable to make a monetary donation or sponsorship, they would welcome ideas on how to raise this sum. Call Chloe’s mother Laura Botha on 083-442-5488.

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