Youth
KDL twinkle toes – the name of the award-winning game
Last week Thursday night, the first-ever KDL Dance Awards took place, with a host of talented King David learners taking to the stage to showcase their amazing dance talents. These included solo, duo, or group performances of ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz and contemporary dance.
KAYLA STROUS
The multi-talented King David dancers had the audience captivated by their professional performances. Each dancer showed his/her unique talent and contributed to the phenomenal energy that was evident throughout the evening.
A host of people contributed to the outstanding success of the evening. The panel of judges included Debbie Rakusin; Alfred “Zulu” Pakhathi; and Talia Kodesh. They gave generously of their time, knowledge and expertise. They were encouraged and inspired by the talent they saw on the stage.
Marlene Miller did a sterling job, working tirelessly for the past few months to organise the event; Jacob Ogus and Josh Jackson fwere excellent masters of ceremony; Geena Cohen and Hannah Miller, heads of the dance-sub-committee, secured many of the prizes; the generous sponsors for donating wonderful prizes; and of course the dancers for showcasing their amazing talents and bringing so much energy to the event.
The winners of each category, were:
Slow Group – “The Net” – Hannah Miller; Kayla Cohen; Kayla Melnick; Montana Boon; Kerren Berkman; Eliana Lewus; and Talya Davis.
Slow Solo – Hannah Miller.
Fast Group – “Let me Love You” – Geena Cohen and Joshua Allan.
Fast Solo Girl – Dina Segal.
Fast Solo Boy – Shannon Wolpe.