Young dancers aim to thrill in New York

New York is going to see South Africa’s passion for dancing.

December 13, 2019

Ashley Kiley 1 minute read

Warming up in their new costumes are Passion Arsenal Youth Development Organisation’s youngest dancers and eager ballerinas Bohlokwa Mmola (5) and Othelia Mazila (4). They performed in their annual fund-raising dance at the Germiston Library auditorium recently.

Passion Arsenal Youth Development Organisation hosted its annual fund-raising dance at the Germiston Library auditorium recently.

The organisation is a non-profit organisation founded in 1993 by Nelisiwe Matrose and her sister Nonhlanhla Mazila.

Passion, which is situated in Katlehong, focuses on teaching dance to children from underprivileged homes in Katlehong, Thokoza and Vosloorus.

“These children come from poor homes with no support system, so we help by teaching them hip-hop, contemporary and ballet dancing which will help them get out there and give them the exposure they need to build up strong lives for themselves,” said Matrose.

“We teach 500 children and their costumes and leotards are bought with money from our own pockets.”

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Passion is proud that their dancers have been accepted to represent South Africa at the International Modelling and Talent Association (IMTA) convention in New York, in the USA, in July 2020.

“We want to see our talented dancers in New York next year, and we want them to come home with good news for South Africa,” said Matrose.

IMTA is a professional organisation for aspiring models, singers, actors and dancers, and the dancers for Passion have a chance to show off their South African flair.

“It is their dream to go to New York and they are very talented, so we cannot let their dream go down the drain,” said Matrose.

During the event the Passion dancers put on a stunning display with their black and white polka dot outfits and luminous jumpsuits.

If there is any individual or local company who would like to sponsor Passion Arsenal Youth Development Organisation they can contact Matrose on 082 096 2339 or Mazila on 072 640 0468.

Some of the dancers from Passion Arsenal Youth Development Organisation show off their fancy new costumes at their annual fund-raising dance at the Germiston Library auditorium recently. They are ready to wow New York with their South African talent.

Passion Dancers dressed in their stunning outfits and ready for their annual-fundraiser.

Passion dancers in all types of costumes that was brought for them by sisters Nelisiwe Matrose and Nonhlanhla Mazila.

Passion dancer stretching and doing splits, Dudu Mathabela (8) in her black and white polker dot costume.

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