Dancers from Dance Directions with Mariska recently showcased their talents at the Dance Talent and Model Association (DTMA) competition held on July 13 and 14.
The event was a significant opportunity for participants to earn their provincial colours and qualify for the national championships in September.
According to dance instructor Mariska Wolmarans, all dancers needed to achieve a minimum score of 83% to qualify, and each of her students met this requirement.
“I am proud of all my students for making it to the nationals,” said Mariska.
“I do my best to pass on the love and spirit of dance and to bring out the best in my students.”
Dawsyn Janse Van Rensburg, competing in the pre-amateur 14 to 16 years category, excelled by getting a second place in contemporary, third place in Bollywood, and a special award for the most potential dancer.
In the same category, Hope Bailey secured a first place in hip-hop and contemporary, second place in Bollywood, and third place in jazz.
Hope also received special awards for best smile in Bollywood and best body power in hip-hop, along with the overall Gauteng senior hip-hop award.
In the novice nine to 10 years category, Esmari Conradie stood out by winning first place in contemporary and Bollywood and second place in hip-hop.
Esmari was also the overall junior open Bollywood winner.
Mieke Weyers, competing in the novice seven to nine years category, achieved first place in hip-hop, disco, and Bollywood, second place in contemporary, and a third place in jazz.
Storm du Toit, also in the novice nine to 10 years category, earned first place in hip-hop, second place in Bollywood and disco, and third place in contemporary, while also being named the overall junior hip-hop winner.
Additionally, Storm and Mieke received first place in the hip-hop duo, earning the overall junior hip-hop duo award.
“Keep up the good work. Hard work is what keeps the ship moving,” said Mariska.
