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UNITING SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH
The South African Dance Board (SADB NPC) is the official body dedicated to advancing dance as a discipline – creating policy, opportunities, and support for dancers across all provinces.
Our Mission & Vision
The South African Dance Board (SADB NPC) is a nationa Non-Profit Company dedicated to building a unified, fair, and sustainable future for dance. We act as the bridge between government and the people, ensuring dancers receive recognition, resources, and opportunities to thrive.
Our vision is to see dance being highly respected, fairly regulated, and recognized as a vehicle for human capital and economic development. We envision a South Africa where dance is recognized as a cognitive discipline with clear development strategies from early childhood to professional level.
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Our Programs
We offer a wide range of programs designed to support dancers at all levels. From beginner classes to professional development workshops, our initiatives are tailored to meet the needs of South Africa's diverse dance community.
Our certification programs ensure that dancers receive nationally recognized qualifications, while our outreach initiatives bring dance education to underserved communities. We believe that dance has the power to transform lives and communities.
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Dance is not just art — it is an industry. The cultural and creative sector contributes over R161 billion to South Africa's economy. By bridging inequality and building opportunities, dance becomes a driver of social change and growth. We work to ensure that this economic potential is realized through proper policy development, skills training, and creating opportunities for dancers across the nation.
Meet the Board Members
The South African Dance Board is comprised of dedicated professionals who bring diverse expertise and passion for dance. Our board members work tirelessly to promote, develop, and advocate for dance across South Africa.
Theoddore Tsepo Mohlala-Kgaphola
ChairpersonHolds a Post Graduate Diploma in Dance in Education from Wits University. An activist in the arts who works with people with disabilities in disadvantaged communities teaching them Dance.
Lesego Van Niekerk
Deputy ChairpersonLesego Van Niekerk is a seasoned choreographer, director and arts leader with over 16 years of experience. She jhas worked on major productions like African Footprint and Chicago the Musical, and let the 2024 Joburg Moves Dance Season.
Evelyn Evh'a Nreso
SecretaryBoard Member and Director at COTGA, Women Economic Assembly Sport, Arts and Culture Co-Lead, Founder of GudTV Africa and Director at SALSC.
Portia Scott
Deputy SecretaryLatin and American dancer, treasury of Federation of Dance Sport Limpopo, Chairperson of Dance Sector Limpopo and Deputy Secretary of SADB.
Luyanda Sidiya
TreasurerWith over twenty years in dance, Luyanda Sidiya has shaped the industry through performance, teaching, and community development. Starting in the mid-1990s with township groups.
Lucky Cele
MemberLucky Nhianhia Cele is an award winning choreographer, writer, Director, composer and a vested vessel within the creative and cultural industry, qualified as a facilitator, assessor and moderator.
Tebogo Lelaletse
MemberHailing from the North West, Tebogo Lelaletse is a passionate Choreographer and Performer dedicated to using dance as a platform for expression and empowerment. As a proud member of the South African Dance Board (SADB), Tebogo represents people living with disabilities, advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities within the performing arts.
Letlhogonolo Nche
MemberLetlhogonolo Nche is a South African dance educator, choreographer, and director. A first recipient and winner of the ACT 2016 ImpACT award for Dance. As a cultural leader in the Northern Cape, he continues to shape the landscape of dance and performance with vision, purpose, and unwavering dedication
Nicole Joka
MemberNicole Joka, a dancer, educator, and choreographer based in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, with extensive experience in the performing arts. Nicole has an extensive academic foundation in dance, psychology, and education, and is deeply committed to advancing arts education and fostering the development of the next generation of South African artists.
Moses Mashianoke
MemberMoses Mashianoke is a dancer and multidisciplinary artist who uses dance to enrich and expand his creative work. Trained with the Magnificent Performing Arts a company where he developed into a versatile performer and later introduced contemporary dance to his township, teaching and sharing it with his community.
Dance Board FAQ
Find answers to common questions
The South African Dance Board is an independent body registered as a non-profit organization with a mandate of developing policies and regulations guiding dance as a discipline in South Africa. It represents all provinces and serves as the official mouthpiece for the dance sector.
The Dance Board was formed through a consultative process with the sector at Bosberaad and is set to become operational on April 1, 2025.
Our vision is to see dance recognized as a cognitive discipline with a clear development strategy from early childhood to professional level, highly respected, fairly regulated, and seen as a vehicle for human capital and economic development.
Membership is open to all dance professionals, practitioners, choreographers, and organizations across all provinces of South Africa. Specific membership criteria will be developed as part of the policy development process.
Key programs include provincial consultations, capacity building, advocacy for the sector, policy development, administrative support, introduction of sector opportunities, and fundraising campaigns.
The Board is supported by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture but also seeks additional funding through membership fees, grants, sponsorships, event ticket sales, and fundraising campaigns from both government and private sector institutions.
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