Paquita by Lesta Erasmus
Carlani Dance Studio presented Paquita at Atterbury Theatre on 4 and 5 September. The principle roles were performed by Stephani Crous and Renier Cilliers.
The Sleeping Beauty by Sharon and Rochelle Viljoen
The ballet studios of Sharon and Rochelle Viljoen presented The Sleeping Beauty at the Drama hall, Pretoria State Theatre in October.
Always a Ballet Dancer
Ballet is known to refine balance, flexibility and core strength and the health benefits of dance, especially ballet, are well documented, but what motivates a grandmother from Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal, to put on her pointe shoes again after forty years? Once … Continued
Tiny Ballerina – Classical movement for Toddlers
From this date forward, each teacher will have to pay the postage for her package if it is more than the required R100. The office will send the invoice from the Courier to the member and she will have to … Continued
Solo Awards
The Grade Examination and Solo Award can either take place in the same session or the Solo Award may be danced within a maximum of six months after the Grade Examination. A candidate must pass the Grade Examination before entering … Continued
Examination Attire
Ribbons on ballet shoes are now optional up to Grade 6, but compulsory for all Major levels.
Studio Workshops
As quoted from the DASA General Rules, please remember that any member may organise a workshop in their studio: You are encouraged to organise a workshop for your studio or area and invite examiners or other guests to teach. The … Continued
East Rand Workshop 2015
A Major workshop was held with the studios of Dawn Gemmell and Irene Webber during April 2015. Dianne Finch – a specialist Major teacher – gave the workshop.
Major exam procedure
Candidates to enter the hall only with their pointe shoes, towel and bottle of water, which is placed behind the screen at the back of the hall.
DASA Rules and Regulations: Rules concerning the Examiner
Please be advised of the following: The Examiner must be given total privacy while teas and meals are served. The Examiner should not be disturbed at the guesthouse. It is strongly advised that you do not book at a guesthouse … Continued