Dancers prepare for world champs
Five KwaZulu-Natal dancers were selected to represent South Africa in the Czech Republic.
DANCE exams were held at the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre on March 25, in preparation for the upcoming world championships in the Czech Republic.
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Out of about 300 dancers in the country, and many rounds until the eventual intense final, only five were selected for the World Disco Dance and Disco Freestyle Championships.
They are Kira Attfield, Tatum Krishna, Chizette Pretorius, Shae Herbst and Ella Spittal of Margate.
Dance examiner Bridgette Carson said, “They are the only KwaZulu-Natal dancers who qualified to represent our country alongside their instructor, Talita Helberg, and me.”
Helberg said she was overwhelmed and surprised by their achievements. “They are committed. Most of them dance a minimum of six hours per week and often have to sacrifice their weekends to put in extra time,” she said.
Carson added that it was an exciting, high-energy day of exams. “From an examiner’s point of view, I saw body-core control. I am excited to see these girls bring back the gold,” she said.
The IDO (International Dance Organisation) World Championships take place on June 22.
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