From left: Karabo Mlenzana, Sisekelo Magudulela, Kwazi Makhathini, Thobekile Mthembu, Bongiwe Biyase, Lubanzi Dlungwane, Mbali Maseko and Russell Mnguni.UKZN Steals the Show at SA National Dance Championships
The UKZN Dance Club waltzed off with 10 trophies and 14 certificates at the 2014 SA National Dance Championships competition held at the Swartklip Hall in Cape Town.
Among the gold medals winners were Thabo Khoza and Tina Dolwane, who recently represented South Africa in the 2014 World Standard Ballroom Championship in China; Karabo Mlenzana and Sisekelo Magudulela, and Thabiso Mkhize and Nomvelo Linda.
Silver medal winners were Kwazi Makhathini, Thobekile Mthembu, Mbali Maseko and Russell Mnguni.
The UKZN Dance team excelled in 2014 winning the Uthungulu Championships, the Umgungundlovu Championships, the Youth Day Celebration, South Coast Championships, Ilembe Championships, KZN World Trials, Gauteng World Trial, Samba by the Sea, and did well in USSA Dance Tournaments.
The team has competitive couples from entry level 1 to the professional section. The mix in experience brings an excellent environment for learning and faster growth.
Dance Sport teaches a person discipline and respect and also exercises every muscle in the body.
The UKZN Dance Team thanked all their sponsors who made it possible for them to compete in competitions around South Africa.
Sanele Gumede