Members

Thank you DASA members/teachers and your supportive parents for allowing the great number of students to enter and dance their examinations and Medal Dances – this positive show of solidarity has brought the DASA finances back in balance. THANK YOU, … Continued

During our recent AGM, I reported that our revenue was down from R2 198 370 in 2020 to R1 066 068 in 2021 (reduction of 48%) for the financial year ending February 2021. I also pointed out that our income … Continued

My last contribution to our newsletter contained the hope that South Africa would not succumb to a second wave of the Corona virus; sadly, we are now into our 3rd wave and most if not all of you personally know … Continued

Thank you to the teachers who have put time, energy and dedication into their exam sessions this year already! You do DASA proud and keep investing in children/students to experience the Joy of Dance – well done! There have been … Continued

EXAMS WILL ONCE AGAIN BE VIDEO ASSESSMENT EXAMS IN THIS FORMAT: PRE-GRADES, GRADES AND ALL MEDAL DANCES The entry and fees MUST reach the office no later than 6 weeks before your area’s session date and the USB stick MUST … Continued

All Barre exercises need to be done on both sides. The revised music to incorporate this will be uploaded on the Online shop in the next week or two. This is now no longer alternative music but the new set … Continued

The Teachers Course is once again well on its way and what a joyful experience it has been! Our first session of the year was a contact session and it was wonderful to meet all the new students in person. … Continued

The year 2020; surely one of those years that we will always remember! You, our members, have proved the old maxim, that when things get tough, the tough get going! 2020 has been a challenge of epic proportions and yet … Continued

Thank you to each and everyone who took the time and trouble, in a very difficult year, to not only enter their students but learn about technology that is not part of a ballet teachers life and find solutions to … Continued

THANK YOU for supporting DASA through good times and bad. What a crazy year – I think we all can say this and have experienced it …… In my house we have got the saying:  THE ONLY PEOPLE I OWE … Continued