MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Mossel Bay dance school, Urban Dance Co (UDC), took part in its first-ever dance competition last weekend and brought back medals for each category.
UDC competed in four categories at the South African Sport Aerobics, Fitness and Hip Hop Federation: Hip Hop Unite competition held in Cape Town.
The school sent four groups, named Untxld, Unique, Urban Uproar and Uncaged.
Uncaged, a duo of Karli Nell and Shani Jacobs, took first place in the adult duo (16+) category.
Untxld competed in the cadet small crew (7-13 years) category. Jula Meyer, Samantha Joubert, Lualé Venter, Laikyn Boyce, Amy Adlam, Reneilwe Kobola and Divine Giewelaar danced their way to a silver medal.
Karli Nell, Damon Busa, Wanique Pienaar, Janél Hugo, Caitlin Smith, Niané Smith and Dané Uys, the Unique team, competed in the junior small crew (12-18 years) and earned the school another silver.
Karli Nell and Shani Jacobs, who dance under the name Uncaged.
Urban Uproar bagged the third silver medal, this one in the junior mega crew category. Karli Nell, Damon Busa, Janél Hugo, Wanique Pienaar, Niané Smith, Caitlin Smith, Dané Uys, Jula Meyer, Samantha Joubert, Lualé Venter, Laikyn Boyce, Amy Adlam, Reneilwe Kobola, Divine Giewelaar, Zoey Brandt, Niah van Aswegen, Madelein Maree and Bianca Janse van Rensburg made up this team.
The school was established in August last year. The founder, owner, coach and choreographer, Alexis O'Reilly, said all the dancers earned their provincial colours at the competition and are now on their way to the nationals, which take place in Cape Town from 27 to 29 June.
"I couldn't be more proud of my dancers and everything they've achieved. For many of them, this was their very first time competing, and they absolutely rose to the occasion. I'm in awe of how they lit up the stage this weekend - it was a true testament to the hard work, dedication and passion they've shown over the past three months.
"A heartfelt thank you also goes out to the parents, whose support has been invaluable - from cheering us on to driving long hours for rehearsals. This weekend was a beautiful reminder of what we can achieve together as a dance family."
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