Dancing runs in the family for two siblings from Cambridge Academy, Raegan (12) and Nua Jordaan (13), who continue to shine on acrobatics and ballet stages, earning themselves spots in the Talent Africa nationals.

The grade six and eight learners, respectively, have consistently demonstrated their remarkable dedication, passion, and commitment to dance since the beginning of their individual journeys.

While Raegan started dancing at the age of three, her sister, Nua, joined her school’s cheerleading team in Thailand at the age of six.

“Ever since I started dancing, it has become my life, because I enjoy each and every single moment,” Raegan said.

The social butterfly, as she calls herself, has since been excelling in different dance genres that include ballet, acrobatics, and hip-hop. Achieving her first MP colours for acrobatics in 2024, the young dance star also earned a fourth place at the Acrobatics Sports South Africa (ASSA) nationals in the same year.

This year, Raegan earned her district colours in acrobatics at the regional level.

“Being not only a good dancer, but a graceful and talented dancer, takes practice, dedication, and repetition, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing since I started my journey,” she said.

Her outspoken sister, on the other hand, shared that since she discovered her passion for dancing, she never looked back. In 2023, she was awakened to her love for acrobatics, where she excelled beyond her imagination, earning her MP colours that year and every year after.

“I feel extremely proud of my sister and me, because we continue to work hard and try to be consistent,” Nua said, adding that her achievements made her determined to one day win the annual Loschali Dance Festival.

Recently, the multi-talented siblings earned themselves spots in the upcoming Talent Africa nationals, and not only that, they are also currently gearing up for the Shine Dance Festival, Dance Fusion, Acro Fusion, and the Loschali Dance Festival, which are also on the horizon.

“I was so shocked! I never expected that I would make it to nationals, especially as it was the first time I participated in Talent Africa,” Raegan said.

Both sisters attribute their success to their parents, coaches, and teachers, who continue to provide them with invaluable support and guidance.

Their parents, Nandie and Francois Jordaan, can’t help but be proud of how they are both doing, and they plan to continue supporting their dance passions.

“Seeing them so free and committed to their love for dance, watching them own the stage each time they step onto it, is a true reflection of their hard work and dedication and a solid reminder of how blessed they are with their talents and how blessed we are to be their parents,” Nandie said.

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