Dance Association Nationwide for Communication and Education or D.A.N.C.E International took place between Monday 13 June and Saturday 18 June at Lewende Woord, Centurion.

Every autumn, the American Dance Awards holds an annual week-long competition in South Africa. This is a growing partnership with the South African dance community.

This year, the St Mary’s dance crew competed and were awarded the ultimate gold for their hip hop dance entitled This Is Uschoreographed by Daniel Lenka. They were also given a special award for this dance recognising their awesome attitude and named Hip Hop Beasts by Scott Sisbarro.

The girls also performed a contemporary item which was awarded a gold and obtained a special award, calling this dance A breath of fresh air. This dance was choreographed by Shelley Innes and was titled Stand By Me.

Please click on the link to view videos of the dances: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JF9q_b6DgoDvdvODbjtZhrv5yF54-s9d/view?usp=sharing

CHRISTINE NYAMAROPA
FORM IV