Tuine learner wins dancing competition
"I started dancing when I was four and I have no intention of stopping."
A Hoërskool Tuine learner is making a name for herself as a dancer.
Toiné Liebenberg (14) recently won the Acrobatic Federation SA (AFSA) intermediate championship, scoring a 98,5 in her modern and acrobatic examination.
She was also awarded a R1 000 bursary by the AFSA.
Toiné is a dancer at the CDA dancing academy in Pretoria Gardens.
She said she was humbled by the win and aimed to improve.
“I started dancing when I was four and I have no intention of stopping,” she said.
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“I enjoy dancing in this academy and I am just overwhelmed I won.”
Her mother Toinette said dancing had always been her daughter’s passion.
“She’s very talented. She does ballet, lyrical, contemporary, modern jazz, acrobatic… I can go on the whole day,” said Toinette.
“She doesn’t do anything but dancing. I’ve seen how she has grown as a dancer, and I’m very proud of her.”
Dance teacher Celia de Abreuaid said Toiné had shown dedication and worked hard for her award.
“I see a bright future for her as a dancer.”
“She is very dedicated and always willing to learn.”
De Abreuaid said she looked further to training Toiné as she grew into a senior dancer.
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