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January with open auditions to select with the freedom of jazz and says Jenna. This exposure to global
the competitive team. Once chosen, contemporary style to convey music’s standards is a career-defining highlight
the dancers enter a gruelling year- emotion and rhythm). for both the students and their mentors.
round schedule.
The return on investment Looking ahead
“Team rehearsals are offered after the For these students – all current or past With the first regional competitions
standard classes and if you are part of Reddam House Waterfall pupils – the of the new year – The Next Level
a duo or doing a solo, it can be up to rewards extend far beyond trophies. of Dance 2026 and World Dance
five extra rehearsals a week,” explains Top performers in SA can receive Challenge – kicking off in March, the
Jenna Fieldgate of Jelea Dance Studio sponsorships covering flights to the team is already using their World Cup
Reddam House Waterfall. world championships, but the real value routines, choreographed by Jenna and
lies in the networking and professional supporting dance teacher Summer
The team competed across several development. Steenkamp, for practice.
technical genres, including:
Contemporary (Jenna’s favourite for “Even just being at the competition As Jenna notes, “This is the biggest
its storytelling power); Jazz, Tap, and is a big deal as you get to have achievement of our dance school”.
Lyrical (which is a fluid, expressive masterclasses with world-renowned When the team lands in Dublin in July
dance that blends ballet techniques dance instructors and choreographers,” 2026, they won’t just be dancers; they
will be ambassadors for South African
When the team lands in Dublin in July 2026, they excellence, representing the grit and
won’t just be dancers; they will be ambassadors artistry that defines Reddam House

for South African excellence, representing the grit Waterfall.
and artistry that defines Reddam House Waterfall. www.waterfall.reddamhouse.com

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