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DASA Major examinations are held in Major exam sessions in official area studios only. Candidates may dance in any session in any official studio. In Pretoria the sessions are held twice a year, in May/June and at the end of … Continued
With her motto “despite obstacles and beyond restrictions”, Hestie Johnson has pioneered a new and exciting avenue for dancers across South Africa: online ballet training specifically designed to prepare students for the DASA Major Examinations—the essential gateway into the DASA … Continued
Zoey Welman, a dancer from Dancing with Chelle’s studio, was selected to play the Golden Goose in Jack & the Beanstalk here in Polokwane. Celebrating Zoey Welman & Refiloe Makhafola, who were selected for Mzansi Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Dancing with … Continued
Production of Alice down the rabbit hole from Caryn Harvey’s Studio of Dance
Ohna Fourie from The Ballet Academy in Somerset West, took part in the TDA Adagio Competition this year. The scores from her two repertoire dances were combined, and she placed as 1st runner-up in the 11–12 year age category.
Students of Uysie Kirsten Ballet School during the 2025 DASA examination. We are proud of every dancer ’s hard work, dedication, and growth throughout the year. Students of Uysie Kirsten Ballet School at the 2025 year-end function. A celebration of … Continued
Four dancers from Ballet & Contemporary Co. —Daniela Esteves, Rotondwa Ramatsea, Naledi Legodi, and Ohlotse Modise — were selected to perform in The Nutcracker at Montecasino’s Pieter Toerien Theatre on 21 & 28 June 2025, along with selected dancers from … Continued
In February this year, the Elana Burger Dance School dazzled audiences with its ballet production of Alice in Wonderland. The performance followed the classic tale of a curious young girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world … Continued
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.
