Johannesburg School of Art 2022
Molly Moletsane from Dawn Gemmell Dancing School has been accepted in Johannesburg School of Art. Molly is 13 and she will be going to grade 8. Congratulations Molly!
Talent Africa 2021
Daniëlla Strauss from Adelanté Ballet Studio of Conré Fourie participated in the national round of Talent Africa 2021 and qualified to participate in the “Stars of the Universe International finals” in 2021/2022. With this she also received her Federation Provincial Colours … Continued
Disney on Stage
Even in the difficult times of Covid-19 the Ané Erasmus Dans Ateljee presented a production called Disney on Stage from 19-20 March 2021.The guests were limited to 100 people to keep in line with Coved-19 regulations and the production was … Continued
Stage Makeup Workshop
Dancers from Dawn Gemmell Dancing School were treated to a stage makeup workshop by Vikki Bischoff on Saturday 5th December 2020. It was a lovely ending to our 2020 ballet year. Teachers attending the workshop were Caitlin, Ronel, Irene, Dawn, … Continued
DASA teachers in training excel despite challenging circumstances
Perfect moments are rare, but the TC group of 2020 proved that it is indeed possible to “take a moment and make it perfect”, thank you ladies! We were privileged to come together for a special TC session from 10-13 … Continued
Talent Africa – Top Studio for Dance
Congratulations to Juanré Lombard and En Stage Dance Studio for being awarded Top Studio for Dance at Talent Africa 2020. Because of COVID-19. this year soloists and group dances performed virtually via video. “Words cannot describe how immensely proud I … Continued
National School of the Arts
Monique van der Merwe. who has been DASA trained by Rika Badenhorst since Primary level, has passed her audition for National School of the Arts. Congratulations to Monique and Rika on this excellent achievement!
Dancewear Through the Years
DANCEWEAR THROUGH THE YEARS: FROM HIGH HEELS TO THE CHITON TO THE MODERN – DAY LEOTARD Do you ever wonder what dancers wore before they had a wardrobe of stretchy leotards to choose from? Some interesting facts; In the earliest … Continued
Major ERN Workshop & Convention 2020
2020 Convention is the year that DASA applied the 4-year rule for Major ERN’s to be obtained and commenced with an encouraging attendance by a large number of enthusiastic members. The reworked Major Syllabi by Miss Haupt was presented by … Continued
DASA TTC – Forced to go online too…
15 students enrolled for the 2020 academic year of the DASA TTC. The year started with ease and excitement and a productive 1st contact session in February. However, the National Lockdown and the 2nd contact session collided with a bang… … Continued