Grandmasters dance challenge is on
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Mophato Dance Theatre PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
The Grandmaster Dance Challenge 2017 is scheduled to take place on Saturday at Maitisong Theatre with more than 50 dancers ready to dance off.
Winners for this year’s event are expected to walk away with different packages including mentorship from local and international dance institutions. “This is a platform whereby we try to promote modern dance styles and dancers from different background by creating a platform where they can all meet and compete with each other,” Tshepiso Koosimile the event coordinator said. With modern dance they are referring to categories such as hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, latin and pantsula.
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