Convention 2024
2024 MAJOR SYLLABI ERN WORKSHOP & CONVENTION Since COVID and lockdown in 2020, we have done area conventions around the country, bringing DASA to its members. Although this was an effective approach and financially more viable for our Members, we … Continued
DASA Dance Awards & Competition2024
This year saw the launch of the DASA Dance Awards to celebrate “30 years of excellence in dance”.We once again thank all the studios, teachers and dancers who participated and contributed to the success of the 2023 Dasa Dance Awards. … Continued
Re-Take of Major Exams
The Board of Directors have decided to allow students who would like to re-do their Major Exam in the hopes of improving their results, to do so within 6 months at 50% of the current Exam Fee. The following criteria … Continued
New DASA Tiny Tots Syllabi
Some photos of our new Pre-Grade syllabus. Our young dancers worked so very hard, and we are proud to launch this syllabus to all in 2024.
Teachers Training Course Graduation
My name is Thabi Dlamini and I am honoured and humbled to address you on behalf of the CATHSSETA. Congratulations graduates! Today is a great day. It’s a day to celebrate with your families and friends. A day you’ve been … Continued
DASA Teacher Finalist in Mrs South Africa 2023
Caitlin Chetty, a 33-year-old originally from Knysna, Western Cape, now residing in Benoni, Gauteng. My life has been a journey filled with diverse experiences and a passion for making a difference in my community. One of my greatest passions is … Continued
Chelsea Pietroiusti Reaching For The Stars
Congratulations to Chelsea Pietroiusti (13) a student from Dawn Gemmell Dancing School who is reaching for the stars. She is the South African junior champion in Latin dancing and in NRG (energy dancing). Chelsea has been a student in Dawn … Continued
Henru Holloway in New York
Henry Holloway, a DASA student from Melody Ralph Alers studio Steps Dance Academy, competed at IATS in Johannesburg in front of American agents (October 2022). He then received a callback to go to IMTA in New York and received … Continued
Kaylen, inspiration for others
Kaylen Van Wyk (10-year-old) from Charlene Bouwer Dance studio in Kimberley is growing up in less privileged circumstances. There are days that her dad takes her to ballet class with his bicycle. But nothing gets Kaylen under when it comes … Continued