The dance team of the North-West University’s (NWU’s) campus in Mahikeng danced circles around other competitors during the Rumba in the Jungle International Festival that took place at the Sun City Hotel and Resort from 3 to 6 August 2017.

This festival is a global dance event during which a tapestry of cultures and different dance styles is presented. The festival incorporates the full spectrum of dance types, and is open to all dancers from novice to professional levels.

 “We do our best every time we go on stage to participate. Having your talent recognised as a dancer, gives one a huge sense of achievement and motivation to do better every time,” said one of the NWU team members.

Below are the results of the NWU winners, categorised according to medals won:

Ballroom:

Bronze category

Isaac Morebudi and Tlaleng Molupi – First position

Silver category

Refentse Senwedi and Reabetswe Phakedi – First Lungile Mangesi and Kopano Batyi – Third

Keotsepile Kodisang and Oamogetswe Moshoetsi - Fourth

Ephens Motsamai and Tshepiso Lekotoko - Sixth

Phenyo Mogale and Queen Letlakana - Seventh

Gold category

Reginald Nkosi and Tshepo Gabasie - Third

Keabetswe Moeti and Vinolia Watch - Fourth

Kgothatso Manamela and Reaobaka Lekate - Fifth

Omphile Kgwakgwe and Rebone Mompei - Sixth

Latin:

Bronze category

Isaac Morebudi and Tlaleng Molupi - Second

Silver category

Keotshepile Kodisang and Oamogetswe Moshoetsi - First

Fortune Tsutsa and Dineo Motlhaga - Third

Lungile Mangesi and Kopano Batyi - Fourth

Gold category

Thato Kgaledi and Tshegofatso Sephai - First

Kgothatso Manamela and Reaobaka Lekate - Second

Kevin Motaung and Lesedi Motswakae - Third

Phenyo Mogale and Queen Letlakana - Fourth

Refentse Senwedi and Reabetswe Phakedi - Fifth

Keabetswe Moeti and Vinolia Watch - Sixth

Ephens Motsamai and Tshepiso Lekotoko - Seventh

Omphile Kgwakgwe and Rebone Mompei - Eighth

 These proud NWU ballroom dancers secured gold, silver and bronze during the recent Rumba in the Jungle International Festival.