Dance Domain team shines in Randburg

The South African Dance Federation (SADF) hosted a national dance competition in Randburg, Johannesburg recently, which attracted entries from hundreds of dancers. Dance Domain Namibia had 13 dancers that qualified for this competition and that participated. All 13 achieved national colours to represent Namibia in Johannesburg. The club’s owner and instructor Christelle van der Merwe said in a statement: “We are proud to share the outstanding results achieved by Dance Domain Namibia. Our dancers delivered exceptional performances that earned us an incredible total of 71 placements across various categories, including 29 gold medals and trophies, 36 silver medals and six bronze medals. “In addition to these remarkable individual achievements, we were honoured with the prestigious Top Studio Trophy, a testament to the dedication, talent, and teamwork of our dancers and coaches. “This success reflects not only the hard work of each participant, but also the strength of our studio in competing at a national level. These results inspire us to continue striving for excellence and set even higher goals for the future. “We are proud to represent Namibia and showcase the incredible talent within our dance community.” Dance Domain Namibia’s individual results in Single and Multi Dances were: Tiny Tots Pro/Am student – Leanelle van der Merwe – NCB Tango gold / Sokkie gold / Boogie silver. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Tiny Tots Am/Am students – Liam van der Merwe and Leanelle van der Merwe – NCB Boogie gold. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Junior Pro/Am student – Lisa-Mari Jacobs – Bronze 2 Boogie silver / Sokkie gold / Salsa bronze / Samba silver / American Rhythm silver. Instructor Juanita Short. Junior Pro/Am student – Zea Bouwer – Bronze 3 Boogie gold / Sokkie silver / Waltz silver / Cha-Cha bronze / Tango gold / Rumba silver / American Smooth Ballroom silver / American Rhythm gold. Instructor Juanita Short. Junior Pro/Am student – Jean-Jacques Coffee – Silver 1 and 2 Cha-Cha silver / Jive silver / Samba silver / Samba (Gold) silver / Jive (Gold) silver / Rumba (Gold) silver / American Smooth Ballroom silver / American Rhythm silver / International Latin bronze. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Junior Pro/Am student – Nicolas Garrels silver 1 and 2 Cha-Cha gold / Jive gold / Samba gold / Quick Step gold / Samba (Gold Level) gold / Jive (Gold Level) gold / Rumba (Gold Level) gold / American Smooth Ballroom Section gold / American Smooth Ballroom (uncontested) gold / American Rhythm gold / International Latin silver. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Youth Pro/Am student – Anyanka Esterhuyzen – Silver 1 and 2 Cha-Cha silver / Samba silver / Rumba silver / American Smooth Ballroom silver / American Rhythm silver / International Latin bronze. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Youth Pro/Am student – Leona Oosthuizen – Bronze 3 and 4 Salsa silver / Sokkie gold / American Smooth Ballroom gold / American Rhythm silver. Instructor Vernon Sawyers and Christelle van der Merwe. Youth Pro/Am student – Chloe Hamunyela – Bronze 2 and 3 Show Case (Exhibition) Hip Hop 85% (gold) / American Smooth Ballroom gold / American Rhythm gold. Instructor Vernon Sawyers. Youth Pro/Am student – Jani van der Merwe Salsa gold / Rumba bronze / American Smooth Ballroom gold / American Rhythm 4th place. Instructor Gershwin Hamunyela. Youth Pro/Am student – Shanique Struwig Salsa silver / Western Swing gold / Rumba silver / American Smooth Ballroom silver / American Rhythm silver. Instructor Gershwin Hamunyela Adult Pro/Am student – Vernon Sawyers – Silver 1 and 2 Waltz silver / Tango silver / Rumba silver / American Ballroom gold. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Adult Pro/Am student – Megan Frewer – Bronze 4 Boogie gold / Sokkie gold / Cha-Cha silver / Box Rumba silver / Eastern Swing silver / American Smooth Ballroom gold / American Rhythm silver. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe. Adult Pro/Am student Bertie van der Merwe Sokkie dance-off silver. Instructor Christelle van der Merwe.