R’fontein dancers to represent SA in Italy

70 dancers from the Mario Gomes Hip Hop Dance Studio (MGHHDA) qualified to represent South Africa at this year’s Hip Hop world dancing championships.

The competition will be held in Italy from 19 to 28 October, 2015. The dancers come from various areas in Gauteng; Westonaria, Randfontein, Krugersdorp, Roodepoort, and North Gauteng.

The highlight of this qualification to this prestigious event is MGHHDA’s three mega crews that consist of 20 dancers. The crews age groups are from eight to 11-years-old, 12 to 15-years-old, and the adult team is 18 years and older.

MGHHDA will be having dance showcases:

• Roodepoort Theatre – 3 October at 6pm
• Gold Reef City Lyric Theatre – 4 October at 3pm

The tickets for these events are on sale from MGHHDA as the proceeds will be going towards underprivileged dancers at the academy who cannot afford their travelling expenses.

Dancers who qualified for to represent SA in Italy:
Solo:
Angelique Botha – U/11
Mikayla Basson – U/11
Warrick Naude – U/11
Noah Strous – U/11
Sharnae Botha – 12 to 15
Tokollo Ndebele – 12 to 15
Delron David’s – 16 and over
Chris Machel – 16 and over

Duo:
Mikayla Basson and Warrick Naude – U/11
Angelique Botha and Divan van Eeden – U/11
Noah Strous and Andreana Argyrou – U/11
Sharnae Botha and Boikanyo – 12 to 15

Martin Mashaba and Vuyo Mbonya – 16 and over
Khaya Dhladhla and Terrence Nkwahtshirema Reining World Champions 16 and over

Crews/ small groups:
Lil Flawless – U/11
Lil Precision – U/11
Precision Crew – 16 and over

Mega crews/ formation teams:
KAHOS Crew – U/11
HUSH Crew – 12 to 15
LXD Crew – 16 and over

Solo battles:
Sharnae Botha
Alane Evans

Popping/ electric boogie:
Aiden vd Merwe U/11
Warrick Naude U/11
Noah Strous – U/11
Nicolas Strous – 12 to 15