King David Linksfield dancers shine on stage

TALYA DAVIS, GRADE 11

What followed was a superb evening of solos, duets, trios and groups of pupils performing a variety of dance styles. From ballet both traditional and contemporary to hip hop, jazz and tap, dance in all its thrilling variation was showcased.

The passion, energy and skill required to execute one number after the next was evident for all to see. The audience was generous in its applause and appreciation of the outstanding ability displayed by the dancers. As one of the judges said: “It isn’t often that a school has an evening dedicated to its determined and unique dancers. For them, it was indeed a dream come true.”

On the panel of judges were Alice Kok, Bailey Snyman, Jacqui Kumin and Isabelle de Fouw, all of whom are active in the South African performing arts industry.

The winners received trophies, medals and fabulous prizes, which included a dancer’s photo shoot with well-known photographer and filmmaker Lauge Sorensen; a Mooyee wireless and app-controlled massage machine; and a voucher for a pair of sunglasses valued at R1 000.