Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival

NMBDF 2026 here we come!

It’s official — tickets are LIVE! 💥
Join us for Dance in Style, a showcase celebrating rhythm, passion, dedication and the incredible talent inside our studio. And all that jazz… 🎶

From hip hop to heels, contemporary to tap, and more — we’re bringing it ALL to the stage. Every age. Every level. One unforgettable show ✨

🎟 Don’t wait — grab your seat, bring the energy, and come cheer our dancers on!

📍 Opera House - Mandela Bay Theatre Complex
🗓 Wed 10 & Thurs 11 Dec | 18:00–20:30
🎫 Available via Quicket
🔗 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/350337-dance-in-style?preview=t #/

Let’s 💚 Dance in Style 💚

AND IT'S A WRAP of the 2025 season of the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival, a heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who made this year unforgettable – our dedicated committee, exceptional adjudicator Ash Searle, talented teachers, passionate dancers, audience, crew and generous sponsors and suppliers. Your commitment and energy brought this festival to life!
Here's to the memories made, and we look forward to seeing you all for the last two weeks in August 2026. Photos courtesy of Dirk Moggee

NMBDF Adjudicator's Choice - Abba from Natasha Tait Dance Studio. Photos by Dirk Moggee

Ballet Masters Champ - Cayden Bean from Sidwell Roman School of Ballet. Photos by Dirk Moggee

NMBDF Adjudicator's Choice - Anna Stucken from Walmer School of Dance. Photos by Dirk Moggee

Modern Senior Champ - Gabriella Manuella Dos Santos from Natasha Tait Dance Studio. Photos by Dirk Moggee

Tap Senior Champ - Caryn Phillips from Totally Tap Dance Studio. Photos by Dirk Moggee

For tickets, please whatsapp Susan, cell nr 0832305375.
Our guest artists are Natasha Tait Dance and Events & the Movimiento Constante Dance Company.