WLDF SA

🚨 IMPORTANT — 2027 RULE BOOK UPDATE 🚨

PLEASE TAKE NOTE

The WLDF has introduced SIGNIFICANT CHANGES to the Rule Book, effective 1 JANUARY 2027.

These changes will apply to the 2027 competition season and may affect how entries are prepared and submitted.

📌 The significant rule changes are attached.

All Studios, Teachers, Coaches and Dancers are asked to please read the attached information carefully and familiarise yourselves with the new rules.

Please do not work from previous Rule Books when preparing for the 2027 season.

More information and the updated Rule Book will follow.

PLEASE READ.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE.
2027 BRINGS IMPORTANT CHANGES.

WLDF South Africa 🇿🇦

ALL THAT JAZZ 2027

THE FINAL CALL. 🇿🇦

SAVE THE DATE

2–4 JULY 2027
ROODEPOORT THEATRE | JOHANNESBURG

The FINAL QUALIFIER & COMPETITION on the road to the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SOUTH AFRICA 2027.

This is it.

The final opportunity to compete, qualify and earn your place on the road to WC27 South Africa.

🔥 ONE STAGE.
🔥 ONE FINAL QUALIFIER.
🔥 ONE CHANCE TO MAKE IT COUNT.

ALL THAT JAZZ 2027

Don’t miss the competition that could take you all the way to the World Championships.

THE ROAD TO WC27 ENDS HERE.

NOT TO BE MISSED.

✨ A LITTLE SOMETHING XTRA FOR OUR FORM DANCERS ✨💕

Because our dancers deserve a little extra love! 🥰

A HUGE thank you to Ballet ZA for the R100 vouchers and to Soulcrafted Jewels for adding something extra special to our FORM goodie bags. 💎✨

It’s the little touches that make the experience even more memorable — and we’re so grateful to have such amazing brands supporting our dancers. ❤️

We’re SO excited to have you with us!
Get ready to TRAIN • LEARN • CONNECT • FORM your craft. 🔥✨

DanceFamily TrainLearnConnectFORM

THE ROAD TO WC27 STARTS HERE. 🇿🇦🔥

SIMPLE LYRICAL 2026 — ENTRIES ARE OPEN!

Your World Championship journey doesn’t begin in 2027.

It begins NOW. 🏆

✨ SIMPLE LYRICAL 2026
📅 2–3 October 2026
📍 Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

One competition.
One stage.
One opportunity to take that first step.

🔥 CHALLENGE YOURSELF.
🔥 CHASE YOUR QUALIFICATION.
🔥 BUILD YOUR ROAD TO WC27.

🌍 WORLD LYRICAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa
📅 29 July – 1 August 2027

NEW STUDIOS — THIS IS YOUR INVITATION. ✨

Whether this is your first WLDF experience or the next chapter in your competitive journey, SIMPLE LYRICAL 2026 is where your road to the world stage can begin.

The question isn’t “Are you ready?”

The question is — are you ready to take the first step? 🔥

🚨 ENTRIES CLOSE: 14 SEPTEMBER 2026 🚨

Don’t wait.
Don’t miss your opportunity.
Your stage is waiting.

📧 Entries & Information:
[email protected]

📱 WhatsApp Mary:
082 775 8846

🇿🇦🏆 THE ROAD TO WC27 STARTS IN NELSPRUIT.

SIMPLE LYRICAL 2026 — WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS.

🔥 FORM DANCE INTENSIVE — FINAL CALL! 🔥

The countdown is ON! ⏰✨
Registration closes 10 SEPTEMBER!

Don’t miss your opportunity to train with an incredible lineup of local & international industry professionals right here in Johannesburg! 🌍🔥

🇲🇽 EMILIANO JIMENEZ
Worked with FKA twigs, Solange & Danna, choreographed for the Danna L!VE Tour and collaborated with Adidas, Meta & M·A·C.

🇵🇱 WERONIKA JANUS
IDO Polish Champion & 2x IDO World Championship Finalist. Performed on major TV productions, trained in New York and choreographed for brands including BMW.

🇿🇦 DANIEL LENKA
Former Principal Dancer for Tyla and performer at BET Awards, Coachella, Rock in Rio & Lollapalooza.

🇿🇦 KAT & JIYAAD
World of Dance Duo South Africa winners and Dance Star champions, with international collaborations and choreography credits spanning major stages and global brands.

✨ 2 DAYS • 8 CLASSES • 5 INCREDIBLE NAMES

🔥 Train with international industry professionals
🔥 Push your dancing & performance further
🔥 Learn from world-class artists
📸 Professional event photos included
🎁 Exclusive FORM goody bag

📅 19–20 SEPTEMBER 2026
📍 Pinnacle College Modderfontein, Johannesburg

⚠️ REGISTRATION CLOSES 10 SEPTEMBER!
⚠️ SPACES ARE LIMITED!

🎥 Watch the videos attached and get a glimpse of the artists you could be training with!

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📩 INFO & BOOKINGS
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: Mary — 082 775 8846

🔥 COME TRAIN. COME GROW. COME BE INSPIRED.

FORM DANCE INTENSIVE
Your opportunity to train, learn, connect & FORM your craft. 🌍🩰✨

✨ THE SCHEDULE IS HERE. ✨

2 DAYS. 8 CLASSES. 5 INCREDIBLE NAMES. 🔥

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of training, inspiration and connection at FORM Intensive Workshop.

Featuring an incredible lineup of industry-leading artists:

⭐ Emiliano Jimenez
⭐ Weronika Janus
⭐ Daniel Lenka
⭐ Kat & Jiyaad

Two days. Eight classes. Endless inspiration.

Come ready to TRAIN. LEARN. CONNECT.
Come ready to challenge yourself, explore your movement and FORM your craft. ✨

📅 19–20 September 2026
📍 Pinnacle College Modderfontein
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

This isn’t just a workshop.
It’s where your next chapter begins.

🔥 YOUR WEEKEND STARTS HERE. 🔥

🇿🇦 THIS IS WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS.

THE ROAD TO WC27 🇿🇦

One stage.
One dream.
One destination.

JOHANNESBURG • SOUTH AFRICA • 2027

The World Lyrical Dance Federation is bringing the World Championships to African soil — and the journey to that moment starts NOW.

Across the next competition season, dancers will have the opportunity to COMPETE • QUALIFY • RISE • REPRESENT

From your first qualifier…
to the moment your name is called on the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE.

✦ YOUR ROAD TO WC27 ✦

03–05 OCT 2026
📍 Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
SIMPLE LYRICAL
Entries OPEN

05–07 MAR 2027
📍 Roodepoort Theatre, Johannesburg
STARQUEST

30 APR–02 MAY 2027
📍 Roodepoort Theatre, Johannesburg
BENT ON ACRO

14–16 MAY 2027
📍 Reddam House Umhlanga, Durban
STARBOUND

JUNE 2027
📍 Cape Town
MILLENNIUM & ECLIPSE
05–06 June

2027
📍 Vaal
TRIDENT
Dates TBC

2027
📍 Eastern Cape
EASTERN CAPE QUALIFIER
Venue & dates TBC

2027
📍 TBC
LYRICALDOTY • DANCER OF THE YEAR

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🌍 THEN… THE WORLD COMES TO SOUTH AFRICA.

WORLD LYRICAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027

🇿🇦 29 JULY – 01 AUGUST 2027
📍 LYRIC THEATRE | GOLD REEF CITY | JOHANNESBURG

This isn't just another competition.

This is your opportunity to be part of history.

Whether you're a WLDF studio already on the journey, an independent dancer, or a studio discovering WLDF for the very first time…

THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU.

New studios.
New dancers.
New dreams.
One global stage.

YOUR JOURNEY COULD START HERE.

Are you ready to take the first step?

📧 [email protected]
📱 Mary | WhatsApp: 082 775 8846

THE ROAD TO WC27 HAS BEGUN.
WILL WE SEE YOU ON THE WORLD STAGE? 🌍🇿🇦✨

THE STAGE IS WAITING. 🇿🇦🔥

SIMPLE LYRICAL 2026 — ENTRIES ARE OPEN!

The first step towards WC27 South Africa begins NOW. 🏆

In 2027, the world comes to Johannesburg.

But before the World Championships…
there’s a journey to be earned.

✨ SIMPLE LYRICAL 2026
📅 2–3 October 2026
📍 Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

This is your chance to step onto the floor, challenge yourself, chase your qualification and start building your road to the World Lyrical Dance Championships 2027.

🌍 Johannesburg | 29 July – 1 August 2027

One stage. One performance. One opportunity.

🔥 ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE WORLD STAGE?

NEW STUDIOS — THIS IS YOUR INVITATION.
Come and be part of the journey.

🚨 ENTRIES CLOSE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2026 🚨
Don’t wait until the opportunity passes you by.

📧 Entries & Information:
[email protected]

📱 WhatsApp Mary:
082 775 8846

THE ROAD TO WC27 STARTS IN NELSPRUIT. 🇿🇦🏆

✨ INTRODUCING OUR 2ND ADJUDICATOR ✨

The SIMPLE LYRICAL COMPETITION is bringing another exceptional talent to the judging panel… 🇿🇦🔥

We are thrilled to welcome TATIJANA “TATI” IGNJATOV to Nelspruit, Mpumalanga!

📅 2nd – 3rd October 2026
📍 Communio Venue | Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

At just 19 years old, Tatijana has already established herself as a powerhouse in the international dance world — proving that age is no limitation when talent, discipline and purpose come together.

🏆 8-TIME IDO WORLD CHAMPION
🏆 19-TIME IDO WORLD FINALIST
🌍 WORLD OF DANCE CHAMPION
✨ Dance Star World Championships – Champion & Gala Winner

But Tatijana is so much more than her titles.

She is a dancer, choreographer, adjudicator, educator, body conditioning coach and mental coach, with a passion for developing dancers both inside and outside the studio.

Having begun teaching from the age of just 13, she has dedicated years to mentoring and inspiring dancers across South Africa and internationally.

Her understanding of technique, performance, musicality, conditioning and the psychology behind the dancer gives her a truly unique perspective — one that goes far beyond what happens on stage.

And when it comes to Lyrical, Tatijana understands the power of storytelling.

🔥 Movement must have meaning.
🔥 Performance must have purpose.
🔥 Every story deserves to be felt.

We are incredibly excited to have Tatijana bring her technical expertise, artistic eye and passion for excellence to our Simple Lyrical stage.

This is going to be one judging panel you do NOT want to miss! ✨

Welcome to SIMPLE LYRICAL, Tati! ❤️

Two days. One stage. Your story.