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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.
Lucky Cele
ChairpersonAward-winning choreographer, writer, director, composer, and arts development facilitator. Qualified as facilitator, assessor, and moderator. Radio presenter and instrument for community arts development.
Letlhogonolo Nche
Deputy ChairpersonDance educator, choreographer, director. First recipient and winner of the ACT 2016 ImpACT Award for Dance. Cultural leader in the Northern Cape, shaping dance and performance with vision and dedication.
Evelyn Evh'a Nteso
SecretaryBoard Member at CCIGA, Women Economic Assembly Sport, Arts and Culture Co-Lead, Founder of GudTV Africa, Managing Director at SALSC. Driving creative industries from the Free State.
Portia Scott
Deputy SecretaryLatin and American dancer, Treasurer of Federation of Dance Sport Limpopo, Chairperson of Dance Sector Limpopo, and Deputy Secretary of SADB.
Luyanda Sidiya
TreasurerOver twenty years in dance: performance, teaching, community development. Trained at Dance Factory and Moving into Dance Mophatong. Explored Indigenous African cultures worldwide.
Tebogo Lelaletse
MemberHailing from the North West, passionate choreographer and performer. Represents people living with disabilities, advocating for inclusivity and equal opportunities in the performing arts.
Moses Mashianoke
MemberMultidisciplinary artist trained with Magnificent Performing Arts. Introduced contemporary dance to his township. Advocates for dance recognition in Mpumalanga, the province of the rising sun.
Nicole Joka
MemberDancer, educator, choreographer based in Makhanda, Eastern Cape. Academic foundation in dance, psychology, and education. Committed to arts education and dismantling societal barriers.
Theoddore Tsepo Mohlala-Kgaphola
MemberPost Graduate Diploma in Dance in Education (Wits), MIDP graduate. Arts activist, part of longest NAC sit-in. Works with people with disabilities in disadvantaged communities. BA Honours candidate at Wits.
Dance Board FAQ
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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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