Learners give memorable performances

BLUE HILLS – The annual event had learners giving uplifting and touching performances which stirred the crowd's emotions.

December 10, 2021

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She Panthers give their audience a hip-hop dance performance. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

Reddford House Blue Hills learners had the crowd in mixed emotions following their stellar performances at the school’s music soiree on November 25.

Yazu Mdali performs his own musical arrangement – Potpourri – for the crowd. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

Learners delivered performances ranging from African dance, Afro-jazz, hip-hop, singing, and instrumental performances on the night.

The school’s head of art, Lebona Sello, said the event was all about trying to showcase the children’s talent.

Art director and educator, Lebona Sello gives a touching performance singing Remember When It Rained by Josh Groban. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

He added that because they could not have the event last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, they decided they would incorporate new elements to this year’s event to uplift the crowd instead of having it just be an entertainment event. “That way, we can get people involved and have them enjoy it more, especially because people have been locking themselves indoors for so many months.”

The Matriarchs from Reddford House Blue Hills do an Afro-fusion dance at the music soiree event. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

Sello said that learners from grades 1 to 11 all took part, as the aim was also to show parents that even though a lot of activities have been cancelled, learners can still do something productive and stimulating besides academics.

Owendalo Zaba gives an emotional performance of I dreamed a dream from Les Miserable by Claude-Michel Schoenberg and John Cameron. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

“The highlight was that we took some of the musicals and pieces for the little kids to sing. They did not just do well but it gave them a different dynamic to do at school.”

Presenters Lesedi Mogotlane and Tshegofatso Halata present the performances for the night. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

Parent, Zanele Msutwana said she enjoyed every part of the event. “I must say the emotional parts got to me because I was crying, however, everything was well done – the singing, marimba, and the performing on the auditorium stairs was spectacular,” she added.

Tanishka Naidu wows the crowd as she performs Rondino on the piano. Photo: Ofentse Ditlopo

Another parent, Khumbu Mpofu said she was very happy the school was able to allow learners to display their talent. “My daughter is very musical, she was in most of the performances tonight. This allowed her to express her talent and reach her potential,” she said.