KwaThema – Professional dancer Penwell Nhlapo is encouraging young people in the area to enrol for dance lessons.
The dancer opened his dance school, Our Tango Dancing School, after returning from Cape Town last year with the hope of contributing towards the development of the youth in his community.
Penwell says thanks to his experience of travelling the world and performing on many stages, he knew he would be able to save lives and make a difference in his community through dance .
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“I offered classes in Johannesburg, but I felt it was more important to start making a difference in my own community before branching out elsewhere.
“I used to run the school before I moved to Cape Town and I saw the big difference it made in the lives of my students and, most importantly, kept them off the streets.
“Dance teaches you discipline and commitment, which are important for one to make it in life,” he says.
Penwell says even though his main focus is on developing the young, adults are also invited to join the school.
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“We also offer classes for couples preparing for their weddings and choreograph for dances, music videos and corporate events.
“Our group classes are every Sunday from 3pm to 5pm on Mzwakali Street, Soup Kitchen, Overline, KwaThema.”
For more information you can contact Penwell on 083 681 3876.
