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The Citizen
29-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
St Teresa's Senior Primary School gymnast makes her school proud
St Teresa's Senior Primary School is elated about the recent outstanding achievements of Dasha Mapamba, who had an exceptional season in the world of acrobatic sport. Dasha, who trains at the Natasha Academy of Dancing (NAD), has shown unwavering dedication and a deep passion for Acrobatic Sport Solo Dance (ASSD). At the regional competitions, Dasha was placed second with a strong score of 9.47 out of 10. She went on to achieve first place at the district level, recording the highest score in her category with an impressive 9.75. Her journey continued at provincial championships, where she once again reached the podium, placing second with a score of 9.80. Also read: St Teresa's Junior Primary turns wild for a day with PTA big walk Crowning her season, the St Teresa's senior learner represented Gauteng province at the Acrobatic Sport South Africa (ASSA) National Championships, where she finished third overall and achieved her personal best score of 9.87. In recognition of her outstanding performances and dedication to the sport, the gymnast was awarded National Federation Colours in Acrobatic Sport Solo Dance. 'We are immensely proud of Dasha, not only for her results, but for the grace, determination and sportsmanship she has shown every step of the way,' said Lianda May, admissions and marketing at the school. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration!
The Citizen
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
13 NAD acrobats flip their way to SA Nationals
Natasha Academy of Dancing (NAD) is beaming with pride as 13 of its talented acrobats have qualified to represent the studio at the prestigious Acrobatic Sport SA (ASSA) National Championships, taking place from July 15 to 19. This follows a nail-biting week at the ASSA Gauteng Inter-District Championships, which ran from June 16 to 20. Twenty-two dancers from NAD competed in this third round of competitions, hoping to secure a coveted spot on the national team. The championships, known for their high level of competition and large sections, saw dancers compete from level 1 to elite advanced, with sections often having thirty or more competitors per age group. 'It's a very stressful and nerve-wracking competition for these dancers because everyone there is truly excellent,' said Natasha Ehlers, owner and coach at NAD. 'They have worked so hard to secure their spots on the SA National team, and to see 13 of our acrobats qualify is such a proud moment for our studio.' The 13 acrobats who made it through have now earned their Gauteng provincial colours and will represent the province, and their studio, on the national stage next week. 'We're incredibly excited for the team as they prepare for Nationals. Their dedication, resilience, and passion for acro sport truly shine through, and we are so proud of how they represented NAD and themselves,' Ehlers added. NAD's ASSA Gauteng Nationals Team: Level 1: Abigail Schulze and Zabella Eblen. Level 2: Azile Mbongwe. Level 3: Leigh Snodgrass. Level 5: Milan du Plessis and Jessica McFarland. Level 6: Nina van den Heever. Level 7: Busi Buthelezi and Katlego Phefadu. Level 8: Dasha Mapamba. Elite: Taylor Scholz and Danni-Leigh Slater. Elite advanced: Hannah Mangold. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
