Workshop with Nanette Botha
Elana Burger’s Studio in Witrivier had a workshop in May presented by Nanette Botha.
DASA student dances internationally
Kerri-Ann Collins, who was trained by Adriana Pino of The Dance Junction in Johannesburg, has been dancing internationally in Turkey. Kerri-Ann started dancing lessons with Adriana at the age of nine, after much persuasion from a friend who suggested she … Continued
Workshop with Diane Finch
On 2 February Dawn Gemmell and Vida Deysel Studio’s had a workshop with Diane Finch.
Allegro – The Culmination of the Ballet Class
The science and technique of classical ballet have evolved over hundreds of years and if its principals are strictly adhered to, with understanding and careful application at each level of training, the allegro will develop naturally. This requires great patience … Continued
Workshop with Sharon Viljoen
Sharon Viljoen, director and examiner from the Dance Academy of South Africa, recently gave a ballet workshop in Johannesburg for the young dancers from Adriana Pino’s ballet school. Adriana reported back, We all learned a lot and the children loved … Continued
Fairy Fantasy Ballet – Dawn Gemmell Dancing School
The Dawn Gemmell Dancing School in Boksburg, Gauteng, recently staged a Fairy Fantasy ballet, in which all the school’s dancers participated. Below are some photos from the concert.
KZN Major Workshop 2011
Mari Coetzee presented a Major Dance Workshop at the Hexagon Theatre, University of KwaZulu Natal, on Saturday 4 June 2011. Dancers from all over KZN, who are preparing for their upcoming DASA exams, attended the workshop and gained valuable insight … Continued
The Nutcracker
Sharon Viljoen will be hosting the well known ballet, The Nutcracker, in October 2011 at the DRAMA hall, Pretoria State Theatre. Dates and times are as follows: 7 October 2011 @19:00 8 October 2011 @ 15:00 and 19:00 9 October … Continued
Newcastle Ballet Workshop 2010
Nanette Botha, examiner from the Dance Academy of South Africa, was in Newcastle, Northern KwaZulu Natal, on Friday 30th July and Saturday 31 July for a ballet workshop held at Drakensberg School Hall. Ballet dancers from Newcastle who attended the … Continued