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Showcase Your Moves and Win R50k: Amapiano Dance Championship 2024 Takes South Africa by Storm
The Amapiano Dance Championship 2024 is an exciting competition that celebrates Amapiano dance culture. Dancers across South Africa will showcase their creativity and passion for this popular genre. Participants can perform as soloists, duos, trios, or groups. They will dance in front of live audiences at some of the most iconic venues in the country.
The event starts at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. Then, it moves to Joburg Theatre. After that, it will expand to other regions like Durban, Bloemfontein, and Gqeberha. This provides dancers from all areas the chance to shine on prestigious stages. The competition mixes the energetic street style of Amapiano with professional theatre.
Empowering Dancers and Offering Opportunities
This event is more than just a contest. The Amapiano Dance Championship helps young and emerging dancers, especially those from disadvantaged communities. It gives them access to workshops worth R25,000. These cover choreography, costume creation, lighting, sound design, and even business skills. This helps dancers grow and improve their craft.
Compete for Big Prizes
The competition leads to a national showdown where participants battle for a R50,000 grand prize. The winners also receive trophies and the title of Amapiano Champion. But the rewards go beyond money. Talent scouts from film companies, dance schools, and agencies will be watching. Dancers have the chance to get discovered and take their careers to the next level.
How to Enter
Ready to compete? Here’s how you can register:
- Record a Dance Video: Create a 30-second video of yourself dancing to an Amapiano track.
- Post on Instagram: Upload the video to your public Instagram account.
- Tag and Hashtag: Use #amapianodancechampionship and tag @esstudiossa in your post.
- Complete Registration: Go to www.adc.elvissibekostudios.co.za and fill out the form.
Hurry! Registration closes on October 25th at midnight.
What’s Next?
A star-studded team of judges, including celebrity choreographers and business experts, will evaluate the dancers. Expect high-energy performances and vibrant music. Plus, scouts from talent agencies and movie studios will be searching for the next big star.
After Cape Town and Joburg, the competition will continue in Durban, Bloemfontein, and Gqeberha. All of this builds up to the National Championship Weekender in September 2025. The best dancers will gather for one last battle to prove who’s the ultimate Amapiano champion.
