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Deep South Dance Workshop – 31 January 2026
January 31 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
One full day of jazz, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre, flamenco and more – right here in the Deep South.
Join us for the very first Deep South Dance Workshop, a one-day intensive designed for keen dancers in Fish Hoek and the wider South Peninsula. With two venues, separate junior and senior streams, and an exciting line-up of choreographers, it’s the perfect way to kick off the 2026 dance year.
Quick Facts
- Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
- Cost: R450 per dancer (full day, all classes in your stream)
- Age groups:
- Juniors: 9–12 years
- Seniors: 13+ years
- Venues:
- Juniors: Noordhoek Community Centre, Avondrust Circle, Noordhoek / Chapman’s Peak
- Seniors: Fish Hoek Methodist Church Hall, 1st Avenue, Fish Hoek Deep South Dance Workshop
- Open to: All studios, independent dancers and teachers in the Deep South and beyond
- Styles: Jazz, hip hop, contemporary, strength/technique, Fosse, flamenco, musical theatre, improv/musicality
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is perfect for:
Dancers who want more stage confidence before eisteddfod and exam season
Moms who want quality training without driving across Cape Town
Studio dancers from any style – modern, hip hop, ballet, tap, contemporary and more
You don’t have to be “competition level” – just keen to learn, work hard and have fun.
What to Expect on the Day
A full afternoon of back-to-back classes with specialist teachers
Age-appropriate choreography and technique in each stream
A chance for juniors to showcase what they’ve learned to parents at the end of the day
A warm, encouraging environment where dancers can push themselves but still feel supported
Deep South Dance Workshop Schedule
Juniors (9–12 years)
Venue: Noordhoek Community Center
12:00 – 12:30 – Registration
12:30 – 13:15 – Hip Hop – Melissa Gordon
13:25 – 14:15 – Musical Theatre – Leah van der Westhuizen
14:25 – 15:15 – Contemporary – Yarisha Singh
15:30 – 16:20 – Jazz – Zoe Aldridge
16:30 – 17:00 – Junior Showcase for Parents – Deep South Dance staff
Seniors (13+ years)
Venue: Fish Hoek Methodist Church Hall
12:00 – 12:30 – Registration – Deep South Dance staff
12:30 – 13:30 – Strength & Technique – Yarisha Singh
13:40 – 14:40 – Fosse – Brigette Reeve
14:50 – 15:50 – Flamenco – Leilani Beer
16:00 – 17:00 – Open Class (Musicality / Contemporary / Improv) – Courtney Smith
17:10 – 18:10 – Musical Theatre – Leah van der Westhuizen
What to Bring
For both Juniors and Seniors:
Comfortable dancewear or studio kit (you’ll be moving a lot)
Appropriate dance shoes if you have them (trainers for hip hop, jazz/ballet shoes, etc.)
A labelled water bottle
Light snacks / lunch for breaks
Hair tied back, minimal jewellery
A small notebook & pen if dancers like to jot down tips or choreography counts
Cost & Registration
Investment: R450 per dancer (includes all classes in your age stream).
How to secure your spot:
Complete the online registration form (linked from the button below).
Make payment to the Deep South Dance account using your child’s name as reference.
Email proof of payment to deepsouthdance@gmail.com so we can confirm your booking.
Spots are limited in each age group to keep classes focused and safe. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Questions before booking? Contact Deep South Dance