The North-West University (NWU) ballroom and Latin dance team twirled their way to the top at the annual University Sports South Africa (USSA) dance tournament that took place at Rhodes University from 1 to 5 July. All nine provinces were represented by twelve affiliated institutions at the tournament.

The team competed in five major sections during the tournament, including the Open Formation Act, Closed and Open Ballroom/Latin Section, Team Match, Team Formation, and the American Show Dance.

Their commitment and skill paid off as they won an impressive collection of 19 sectional trophies and 16 bronze medals in the Team Formation category. In addition, they achieved a remarkable third position in the overall standings, as well as a well-deserved first position with a floating trophy and 22 gold medals.

Continuing their successful journey, the team also participated in the inter-provincial tournament in Gqeberha on 7 and 8 July. Of the 11 couples representing the NWU, four couples were chosen to represent the North West province. The team once again demonstrated their prowess by bringing home a total of 36 medals, including gold, silver, and bronze.

The team is currently preparing for the annual campus Dance Extravaganza that will take place on 26 August. In addition, they are looking forward to hosting the national championships in October.

The NWU's ballroom and Latin dance team put their best feet forward during the USSA dance tournament in 2023.