Some of the best dancers from Aliwal-Noord Primary School and Riëtte’s Dance Studio were selected to take part in the Free State Dance Awards trials in Bethlehem on 25 and 26 April 2025. Dancers had lessons on the Friday and were taught new moves in different categories. They had to showcase their skills, in order to qualify for the next round. Nine of our dancers were selected to participate at the FSDA.  This glamorous occasion took place at the Andre Huguenet Theatre in Bloemfontein on Saturday 10 May 2025.  The competitions at this event was very competitive and we are pleased to announce the following results:

9 – 10 years:

Lidiané Johnson

Hip Hop – Most outstanding dancer (received trophy and Gold)

Ballet – Silver medal

Musical Theatre – Silver

Amienke Botha-Arends

Ballet – Silver medal

Musical Theatre – Silver

Hip Hop – Silver

Avuya Ndlaleni

Ballet – Silver

11 – 12 years:

Mishke Moolman

Ballet – Silver

Modern – Silver

Hip Hop – Silver

Musical Theatre – Silver

Ria van Riet

Ballet – Silver

Hip Hop – Silver

Musical Theatre – Silver

Caitlin Jantjies

Ballet – Silver

Modern – Silver

Hip Hop – Silver

Musical Theatre – Bronze

Lisa Oelofse

Modern – Silver

Hip Hop – Silver

Musical Theatre – Bronze

Ballet – Bronze

Karla Roberts

Musical Theatre – Bronze

Ballet – Bronze

13 – 14 years:

Bruché Slater

Ballet – Silver

Modern – Bronze

Keep up the hard work! Your dedication to dancing and the performing arts will be rewarded.