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He then decided this is going to be his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has trained in many different styles, including hip-hop, commercial dance, contemporary, ballet, jazz and lyrical, just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From February to May this year he was a principal dancer in the inaugural company of <em>Revolution: A Celebration of Prince<\/em>, a tribute show on board the brand new Norwegian Aqua cruise ship, celebrating the musical genius of the late artist Prince. 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He has put routines together for multiple dance studios across Cape Town for the competitive dance circuit, his most notable work under the direction of the Cream Creative Agency managed by Michelle Oppenshaw. His work was also featured in the SAFTAS 18 Awards Show, which honours creative excellence in the local film and television industry, and recently he was on the choreographical team of Tarryn Lamb\u2019s new music video for her song \u201cEk\u2019s Lief Vir Jou\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raubenheimer travelled to Los Angeles in California in September to be mentored by Tia Rivera, who was part of the choreographical team of the Renaissance World Tour by Beyonc\u00e9 and the Pepsi Super Bowl 56 half-time show. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout September he worked closely with Rivera learning the ins and outs of creating a successful career in the entertainment industry, both in the United States and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4142_Original_11928.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zinzan Raubenheimer with Patti Wilcox , the choreographer of the Prince concert, after the opening of the show in March this year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ultimate-dream\">Ultimate dream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raubenheimer has a deep love for the local dance industry. 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