Experience South Africa’s Greatest Dance Extravaganza

Shall We Dance will bring Durban to life this September as it celebrates 27 years of South African dance excellence at The Playhouse.

About Us

Shall We Dance, spanning ten days and featuring talented local and international dancers like brothers Ryan and Darren Hammond and dance partners Nicolai Bouet and Anna Shagalina, audiences will be transported into the glittering world of dance.

Our dancers will spend hundreds of hours honing their bodies, craft and routines in preparation for this celebration of the human body and spirit.

Performers of all ages will showcase their carefully choreographed moves in an array of dance genres – expressive freestyle numbers, elegant Latin and ballroom dance, exotic belly-dancing, tap tattoos, charming ballet, hip-hop and much more!

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Directors

- Neville Letard + Caryl Cusens

The doyens of South African dance, Neville Letard and Caryl Cusens, are coming together in 2019 for their 27^th year as directors. The duo is fiercely invested in captivating audiences with the wonders of dance and helping young dancers flourish.

MC

- Damon Beard

Everybody’s favourite DJ and radio personality is back to bring the house down with his witty and involved commentary. Damon will guide you through the ins and outs of dance over the ten days Shall We Dance runs.

Choreographer

- Ryan Yunnie

Meet our choreographer extraordinaire! Ryan Yunnie entered the Shall We Dance family as an amateur dancer over 20 years ago. Now he brings that same hard earned experience, pizazz and flair for dance to assist in choreographing South Africa’s largest dance festival.

Choreographer

- Senta Duffield

Shall We Dance’s belly dancing troupe is a firm favourite with crowds. Belly dance expert Senta Duffield is set to be choreographing more eye-opening displays of this ancient dance style in 2019, directing talented dancers from four belly dance companies.

Choreographer

- Mark Wilson

The Mark Wilson Dancers have been a part of SHALL WE DANCE since its inception, with Mark himself having graduated from performer to choreographer. He is a former Natal and Gold Cup professional Latin American Champion, and has worked many facets of the show, both as soloist and as part of the comedy teams. Read more…

Choreographer

- Neville Letard

I started dancing at age 5. At the same time I attended the ballet school. I participated in International, European and World Competitions. At the age of 5, at my first competition I took 1st place and the public’s sympathy. In junior-youth Champion of Moldova and Romania in Latin American dances. Read More…

Our Stars

- NIKOLAJ + MARTA

This 10 year partnership brings together Nikolaj Lund (Denmark) and Marta Kocik (Poland), and has been successful in achieving a host of prestigious dance titles, taking them from Denmark, through Europe to Japan and back. Read More…

OUR STARS

- GERHARD + AMOR

Since their debut in SHALL WE DANCE in 2014, Gerhard has made repeat appearances in the show with different partners. Now for the 2019 production they perform together once more, with the promise of their own spectacular, signature moves to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Read more…

OUR STARS

- RYAN + ANGELIQUE

A dancer since the age of 7, Ryan has competed and performed in theatres all around S.A and the UK. Angelique (another life-long dancer) is an internationally-qualified fitness instructor, adjudicator and professional dancer. Read more…

Dancers

- Amateurs

Our dancers come from dance schools and companies around KwaZulu-Natal. They perform individually and in groups to display their skills and entertain our audiences. These dancers perform Latin American dance, hip-hop, ballet, modern dance, tap, and other exciting routines.

Dancers

- Children

Shall We Dance is expanding its dance repertoire to allow younger dancers to take part in the show and flaunt their dance skill this year. Don’t be fooled by their size and age! These kids have awe-inspiring moves and talent.

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Recent Stories

June 21, 2019

Gerhard Van Rooyen & Amor Kruger

Since their debut in SHALL WE DANCE in 2014, Gerhard has made repeat appearances in the show with different partners. Now for the 2019 production they […]

June 21, 2019

Ryan & Angelique

A dancer since the age of 7, Ryan is a qualified IDTA Freestyle and Latin American instructor and adjudicator and has been adjudicating, competing and performing […]

June 21, 2019

Nikolaj Marta Shall We Dance durban Theatre Show

Nikolaj Lund and Marta Kocik

This 10 year partnership brings together Nikolaj Lund (Denmark) and Marta Kocik (Poland) back to Shall We Dance, and has been successful in achieving a host […]

June 21, 2019

Neville Letard

I started dancing at age 5 and attended ballet school at the same time. I participated in many competitions Internationally, European and Global Competitions. At the […]

June 21, 2019

Mark Wilson Latin American Dance

This year’s Shall We Dance extravaganza is sizzling with dance performances from some of the best choreographers this nation has to offer! One of these dance […]

Contact us

Need more info? We’d love to hear from you.
Email: info@shallwedance.co.za
SADTA Website: sadtakzn.co.za

SAVE THE DATE

This pioneering dance expose produced and directed by Caryl Cusens and Neville Letard will run from 6-15 September 2019 at The Playhouse, Durban.

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Our Sponsors

Shall We Dance is brought to you by The Playhouse Company in association with the South African Dance Teachers Association (SADTA) and our dedicated sponsors.