KNYSNA NEWS - Five dancers from Art In Motion Dance Academy in Knysna delivered standout performances at the Dance Star South African Qualifiers held in Cape Town from 5 to 8 November.

The event, a high-stakes gathering of the nation's top young talents, saw all five representatives secure spots on the national team bound for the prestigious World Dance Masters in Croatia in 2026.

Ages ranging from 9 to 28, the Art In Motion contingent demonstrated versatility and excellence across genres such as jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro and contemporary.

"We are immensely proud of every one of our dancers. Their hard work, passion and perseverance truly paid off. Qualifying for the South African team is an incredible achievement and a testament to their talent and commitment," said a representative of Art In Motion Dance Academy.

With the qualifiers now behind them, the dancers will shift their focus to intensive training for the international stage.

Results

Harlow Holmes (13)

Jazz Solo (juniors) - 7th

Hip Hop Solo (juniors) - 4th

Harlow Holmes (13) and Nomsah Mukundwa (12)

Hip Hop Duet (juniors) - 3rd

Nomsah Mukundwa (12)

Jazz Solo (Juniors) - 10th

Hip Hop Solo (juniors) - 3rd

Jordin Thompson (9)

Lyrical Solo (children) - 9th

Jazz Solo (children) - 5th

Acro Solo (children) - 7th

Contemporary Solo (children) - 4th

Jordin Thompson (9) and Harlow Holmes (13)

Lyrical Duet (children) - 4th

Nicole van Strijp (20)

Contemporary Solo (seniors) - 14th

Maria Coetzer (28)

Lyrical Solo (seniors - 12th

Maria Coetzer (28) and Nicole van Strijp (20)

Lyrical Duet (seniors - 3rd

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