Emilie Shimbali
Learners itching to show off their dance moves will get an opportunity to do so when the High School Dance competition takes place on 26 March 2022 in Windhoek.
It is organised by the Equipped Entertainment Academy (EEA) in light of Namibia’s 32nd independence celebrations on 21 March.
The event aims to provide a platform for high school learners to learn to work together in teams, practising and creating competitive dance moves and at the same time, improving their communication skills.
It also intends to promote unity among young people, social upliftment and relaxation, said veteran dancer and founder of the academy Stanley Mareka.
Mareka told Youth Corner that through this competition, students will have an opportunity to develop confidence and self-esteem.
“The greatest benefit is that it sparks students’ imagination and nurtures individuals’ creativity in a unique way,” he said.
Amazing prizes are up for grabs.
The competition is a freestyle dance-off, and participants are free to dance in any style and to the music of their choice.
Schools that want to compete must fill out an application form available at a cost of N$100 at the academy’s studio situated along Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue under the footbridge to Wernhil Park.
“Learners will be judged based on the following criteria: best supported group (by the crowd), best creative style, best beat, outfit, and talent. We need students who are currently enrolled in high school, and we will accept a group of at least three and no more than six students from each school,” he said.
The application deadline is 12 March. For more information, call 0813554192.
EEA is a Windhoek-based professional dance agency, which focuses on providing dance jobs in the entertainment industry, and has a roster of some of Namibia’s most talented dancers. The agency intends to follow the country’s Vision 2030 prosperity plan in order to add value and contribute to the enhancement of the art industry by empowering and developing the youth.