BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Hard work pays off!
The world has seen the brilliant work of Talent ‘n’ Motion Academy with one of their students Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga (11).
As a result, the Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle has given Talent ‘n’ Motion students the platform to perform at the sixth edition of lifestyle festival.
The Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival will be held on 2-3 August 2024.
This was confirmed by Talent ‘n’ Motion Academy Director and Choreographer Velile Dube today (Thursday, July 18, 2024). The 15 ballerina dancers will perform on 3 August at 1:30pm.
When reached for comment, Dube said, “The Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle is definitely one of my absolute favourite platforms to showcase the work we do at Talent ‘n’ Motion Academy. The festival gives the international stage experience that we want for all our ballerina dancers.” She went to add, “We are truly honoured to be part of this year’s edition. It begins at home,” shared Dube.
The academy is behind national hero Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga who won silver at the recent Dance World Cup in Prague. She joined the academy when she was four years old in 2017.
Talent ‘n’ Motion Academy was established in July 2016. It has four branches in the country in Mbabane, Manzini, Ezulwini and Malkerns. Training varies on different days. For more information to join, one can call 7835 8207.
The ballerina dancers who will perform at the festival include:
1. Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga.
2. Mayipheleliswe Nkambule.
3. Wenziwe Mtshali
4.Nkoseneluvelo Mavimbela
5. Senzelwe Gamedze
6.Kitso Makgeledisa
7. Elihle Masinga.
8. Ndalolenhle Ntshalintshali
9. Reneilwe Shongwe
10. Kuhlekwethu Zwane
11. Asande Gama
12. Thoriso Shibambo
13. Mukelwe Kunene
14. Sewandile Simelane
15. Siphosethu Mlotsa
