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They had extra classes three times a week, we had to outsource and upskill the dancers, fortunately for the National Lotteries Commission sponsorship, we could afford professional teachers in other genres to assist teaching,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAphrodite Belly Dance Studio sponsored by the National Lottery Commission has made it possible for the girls to enter this particular event held in Roodepoort. This competition was for the Miss SA Teen Belly title. There were about 20 plus schools as well as independent performances. Each school would have about 10 individual entries or group dancing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adams also partook in another competition the week prior to this event. The World Cup Qualifier event saw Adams qualifying alongside another Aphrodite dancer, Zoe Harker to represent South Africa in the World Cup at the end of June in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grade 11 learner from Strandfontein High has been doing belly dancing from the age of 11. 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