Lady Keziah Dance Academy

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Huge congratulations to the South African Freestyle Dance Team for a fantastic final day of dancing at the Freestyle World Championships in Blackpool. The SADTA and South Africa are so proud of you all.

3rd place in u/12 World Prem Champ Freestyle Solo - Ilan Maree trained by Nadine Mollentze

4th place in u/10 World Prem Champ Freestyle Solo - Madison Goosen trained by Yolandi Mostert

4th place in u/12 World Championship Boys Freestyle Solo - Blake van der Merwe trained by Craig Riviere

5th place in u/10 World Prem Champ Freestyle Solo - Rachel Williams trained by Sanchia Lamprecht, Shanleigh Watts, Gabriella Marques and Keziah Milner

3rd place U/16 Mixed Championship Pairs - Blake van der Merwe & Tayla Tucker trained by Craig Riviere, Alexandra Mundell, Sanchia Lamprecht, Shanleigh Watts, Gabriella Marques, Keziah Milner

5th place in u/14 World Prem Champ Solo - Tayla Tucker trained by Shanleigh Watts, Sanchia Lamprecht, Gabriella Marques and Keziah Milner.

5th place in Youth World Prem Champ Freestyle Solo - Tannith Niemand trained by Shannon Dunbar

6th place in Youth World Prem Champ Freestyle Solo - Carla Smit trained by Chantel Cogle and Elize Cogle

6th place in u/14 Boy World Championship Freestyle Solo - Blake van der Merwe trained by Craig Riviere

2nd place in u/8 Supporting Freestyle Champ - Lesedi Kgamanyane trained by Liezl Luyt

DAY 2 & 3| SLOW DANCE & FREESTYLE🤍

We couldn’t be prouder of you Bella🏆

✨ 6th Place in the U/16 Premier Championship Slow Dance
✨ Top 10 in U/16 Premier Championship Fast Dance

What an incredibly tough and talented section. To not only make callbacks but to finish 6th in the world is something to be so proud of😍.

This was only Bella’s 2nd time competing at the World Freestyle Championships in Blackpool. You came back stronger, more confident, more determined, and it showed every single time you stepped onto that floor!
Watching your growth as a dancer has been so special, and seeing your hard work pay off makes our hearts so happy❤️.

More than the results, we are proud of the way you carry yourself, with kindness, humility and a heart that always celebrates others. Those qualities will always take you further than any trophy ever could❤️.

Keep believing in yourself and pushing for greatness, because this is only the beginning 🤍🌍✨

🌍 WORLD FREESTYLE CHAMPIONSHIPS
DAY 1 🌍

What an incredible start to the weekend!

Congratulations to Isabella Kharaka, who placed 🥈 2nd in Under 16 Street Dance out of an incredible 49 dancers.

Bella, you bring so much light, joy and love wherever you go, and we couldn’t be prouder of you. Your hard work, dedication and beautiful spirit make moments like these so well deserved.

Congratulations, Bella! ❤️✨

The stage is brighter when our dancers step onto it🌟

Every step tells a story.
Every movement holds possibility.
Every young heart carries the power to shape tomorrow.

Happy Youth Day🤍✨
Love, Soul in Motion

Dancing through the lightning strikes⚡️

Dance Divas 2026📸🤍