Last Sunday (16 June), Macassar set the scene for the enthralling Dance Revolution, a roadshow that kicked off a series of events aimed at reviving the art of freestyle dancing.
The event was hosted by Cape Town Freestyle Dance Association (CTFDA). “It was clear at the first event that freestyle does not need revival in the hearts of its supporters,” said Ryan Carelse, public relations and sponsorship manager.
“We had somewhere between 1 500 and 2 000 people attending the event. We just need to make sure we keep reviving the stages on which this art form is performed.”
Crowds of thousands were entertained by stage performances from dancers as young as seven years old and amazed by the talent of the pioneers of the art form. “It was nothing short of pure magic to see dancers who haven’t been on stage for 20 to 30 years grasp the adoration of the crowd and have them screaming their lungs out for more,” said Carelse.
The last few performances saw the OGs, who are all in their 50s, take to the stage and deliver mesmerising performances.
A friendly dance rivalry was born between brothers Keith “Baby K” (34) and Wayne “La Freak” Muller, who served up much delight and vowed that the score will be settled.
The organisers expressed their immense gratitude for all who contributed to the event’s success, including the community of Macassar, Score Energy Drinks, social services partner StellCare Stellenbosch (for the soup kitchen that provided a meal for all attending in need of one), DJ Hummer (who kept everyone moving to the beat), broadcast partner Radio Eerste River (for covering the event), Ward 109 councillor Peter Helfrich (for the special address), and authorities namely provincial Metro EMS, law enforcement, Krymekaar and Riverside Neighbourhood Watch and Disaster Risk Management.
A big “thank you” was also extended to Firgrove-based businessman Kenneth “Shoota” Abrahams for his financial support, which helped cover the costs of erecting a stage, community youth leader Felicity Solomons for her assistance with the arrangements and Ashley Rhodes, who sponsored food to complement the assistance received from StellCare.
“We are truly grateful and appreciate the support we received from all parties involved, but a special ‘thank you’ must go out to the individual members of CTFDA for the hard work and sacrifice put into pulling this off,” added Carelse.
