The struggles of ballroom dancing
Friday, October 23, 2015
Seeletso Molatedi and David Moatlhodi showcasing their skill
In reality only a few people have expressed interest in the art and fewer have even participated in social and competitive events.
Arts and Culture caught up with ballroom duo Seeletso Molatedi and David Moatlhodi who have represented the country on numerous events scooping the first position. This duo has been involved in the ballroom circles for the past 18 years as individuals and has spent a year as a dance couple.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...