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KNYSNA NEWS - Knysna is fast becoming a hub for some of the best dancers and ballerinas in the country with another local ballet school raking in the rewards at a dance festival held in Port Elizabeth.
In recent weeks the Knysna-Plett Herald reported on Carmen’s School of Dance and Pro Academy Knysna that held the town's name high in both regional and national competitions respectively, and this week it is Sidwell Roman's School of Ballet's performance at the Friendly City Dance Festival from 20 to 25 August that makes the news.
A total of 11 pupils, ranging from five to 17 years old, went to the dance festival hosted by the Opera House in Port Elizabeth, presenting a total of 31 dances including solos, duets, one trio and two quartets.
With nine double gold awards (above 90%), 13 gold, five silver and two bronze awards, teacher, pupils and families came back to Knysna filled with pride. What's more, Hannah Micklewood was also the runner-up in the Senior Ballet Champs at the same festival.
From left: Hadassah Conradie, Zara Osman, Sophie Swire-Thompson and Abigail Boetius (front).
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"They have done me extremely proud with their achievements and got very good remarks from the adjudicators from Cape Town," said Roman.
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