The World Line Dance Championships took place in Blackpool, England where some of the most talented line dancers in the world participated.
Rainbow Line Dancers competed in the dance–off and did exceptionally well. The dancers who practise at the Roosevelt Bowling Club participated in the competition for the first time. Leon Nel and Luzelle Cilliers won first prize in Dancing Boots and Wagon Wheel Rock. The duo also came third in the Two Step, Cha Cha, and West Coast Swing
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Nel, a Rainbow Line Dancers instructor, said the competition was an amazing experience in the most beautiful ballroom in the world. He added that the ceiling which was three storeys high looked beautiful with hanging chandeliers and the dance floor was the size of half a rugby field.
“The excellent dancers from around the world all contributed to [making] this a wonderful experience for the line dancers,” said Nel. “Everybody did very well and worked hard to be the best they could be. The Australians were excellent – well polished in their execution of their dances. Luzelle did exceptionally well and worked extremely hard before we left South Africa.”
The next South African competition is at the end of November at the Free State regional championships, where dancers will qualify for the South African Master’s competition in May next year.
The Gauteng regional competition is at the end of February in Blairgowrie. “I’m extremely proud and excited to see our hard work being awarded such excellent results.”
Rainbow Line Dancers solo results:
- Second place: Gertie Dodgen (Starter Gold section)
- Second place: Leon Nel (Intermediate Silver section)
- Third place: Rita Esterhuizen (Newcomer Gold section)
- Third place: Luzelle Cilliers (Newcomer Silver section)
- Sixth place: Ronel Wilson (Newcomer Silver section)
Details: Leon Nel 082 349 5424
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