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OLYMPICS

OF DANCE

Reddam House Waterfall bound for Dance World Cup Finals

I n the competitive world of In South Africa, the regional qualifiers

were held at Lewende Woord in
performing arts, success is
rarely a matter of luck; it is a
Centurion. To qualify, a team must rank
product of rigorous systems,
elite talent management, and within the top four in their specific
genre – a feat achieved by the Reddam
immense commitment. Waterfall Junior team (ages 14-17).
This business-like precision has The team, made up of 14 dancers,
propelled the dance team from wowed judges with their artistry and
Jelea Dance Studio Reddam House passion to secure their tickets to Dublin.
Waterfall to the pinnacle of their craft:
qualifying for the Dance World Cup They are: Lily-Rose Julie, Sahil
Finals 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, from Seetaram, Kemeeka Pillay, Vida
8-18 July 2026. Neumann, Ava Schmidt, Sarah Bosch,
Ella Schmidt, Kiara Renney, Julia Grace,
The Olympics of Dance Tyla Murray-Smith, Camilla Fonternel,
The Dance World Cup is widely Kananelo Buthelezi, Oreeditse
considered one of the most Rakgokong, and Zaniah McCoy. Twelve
prestigious dance events on the global of these 14 dancers will represent
calendar – essentially the Olympics of South Africa at the finals.
Dance. The stakes are incredibly high,
with only the most proficient dancers A strategy for success
from 66 countries competing for a The path to Ireland is paved with huge
spot on the international stage. commitment. The process begins every

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