Belong Talent Academy

14/09/2026

🎭 THE WAIT IS OVER… TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 🎟️✨

Join us for Belong Talent Academy’s 2026 show, Called by Name, inspired by the movie “David”. This inspiring production will showcase the incredible talents of our dancers, actors, vocalists and models in a performance you won’t want to miss!

📅 4 December 2026
🕕 18:00 (Doors open at 17:30)
📍 Neo Doxa, Witbank

🎟️ Ticket Prices:
⭐ VIP Seats (Rows 1–3): R250
🪑 Normal Seats (Rows 4–15): R200
👶 Children under 3 years: FREE

Please note: There are no pensioners’ discounts or children’s discounts.

🪑 The seating chart is attached to help you choose your preferred seats before booking.

How to purchase your tickets:
• Visit the studio during our office hours
• Purchase through any Belong Talent Academy student
• Contact Werner on 061 801 2738

💙 Want a specific seat or VIP seating? Please book directly through the studio or by contacting Werner so we can reserve your seat.

⚠️ Tickets are limited and sold on a first come, first served basis. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.

“You are mine; I have called you by name.” — Isaiah 43:1 💙

09/09/2026

“What’s your vision for this room?” 🥹

To fill it. 🩵

To fill it with music, laughter, creativity, big dreams, little victories, friendships, confidence and SO many talented kids doing what they love. ✨

An empty studio is just a room… but when our students walk through those doors, it becomes a place where memories are made, confidence grows and dreams start to feel a little more possible. 🥹

So yes… our vision is simple:

We just want to see the studio FULL. All the time. 🫶🏼

08/09/2026

💙 EVERY STUDENT BRINGS A DIFFERENT STORY.

Behind every smile, every class and every performance is a student with their own experiences, challenges, dreams and struggles.

Maybe they failed a test. Maybe they’re missing someone they love. Maybe they’re struggling to make friends, feeling anxious, going through changes at home, or simply having a really difficult day.

And sometimes, they just need a place where they can be themselves, feel supported, make friends, discover their talents and belong. 🫶🏼

At Belong Talent Academy, we believe there is room for every student — not just the confident ones, not just the experienced ones, and not just those who know exactly what they want.

Whether they come to dance, sing, act, model, or simply grow in confidence… they belong here. 💙

✨ Come as you are. Find your place. BELONG.

07/09/2026

🏆✨ DFC MPUMALANGA 2026 — WHAT A DAY! ✨🏆

On Saturday, 5 September 2026, Belong Talent Academy took the stage at Dance Face Challenge (DFC) Mpumalanga 2026 — and WOW, did our dancers make us proud! 🤩💃🏼🕺🏼

From the very first performance to the final award, our dancers showed dedication, confidence, passion, and incredible talent. We are SO proud of every single one of you! ❤️

🌟 OUR RESULTS 🌟

🥈 SILVER

Human
Linathi
Cammy
Celine
Venei
Aurora
Litisha
Colein
Dirk

🥇 GOLD

Lienke
Like a G6
Shantuné
Trinity (Contemp)
Aiden
Lanïta
Lemonade
Marushce
Walmari
Caitlyn
Leave a Light On

💎 PLATINUM

Michanay
Hadassah
Leigh-Ann (Contemp)
Nkazi
Woff
Let’s Go Girls

💎🔥 DIAMOND

Miané
Nishka
Andrea
Israella
Hannah
Tillie
Speed
Rhythm & Rhyme
Leigh-Ann (Hip Hop)
Trinity (Hip Hop)

🌟 SPECIAL AWARDS 🌟

🏅 Trinity Masson
Precision & Power

🏅 Israella Vickory
Cutest Dancer

🏅 Aiden Smit
Most Promising

🏅 Leigh-Ann Booysen
Excellent Energy

🏅 Nkazimulo Mnguni
Fabulous Flexibility

🏅 Linathi Mafilika
Outfit of the Day

🏅 Dirk Miller
Organizers Choice

🏆 OVERALL WINNERS 🏆

🥇 Overall Acrobatics Winner
Tehillah Fourie

🥇 Overall Hip Hop Winner
Trinity Masson

🥇 Overall Line Dance Winner
Let’s Go Girls

🥇 Overall 5 Years & Younger Winner
Tehillah Fourie

🥇 Overall 6–8 Years Winner
Nishka Smit

🥇 Overall 12–14 Years Winner
Andrea Maree

🥇 Overall 18 Years & Over Winner
Rhythm & Rhyme

🥇 Overall Any Age Winner
Let’s Go Girls

🥇 Overall Group Winner
Let’s Go Girls

🌟🏆 AND THE BIG ONE… 🏆🌟

💙 MOST SPIRITED STUDIO 💙

BELONG TALENT ACADEMY! 🎉🏆

This award means SO much to us! Thank you to every dancer, parent, family member, teacher, supporter and audience member who brought the Belong spirit with them! 🥹💙

To our dancers: we see your hard work, we see your dedication, and we are incredibly proud of you. Every medal, trophy and special award is a reflection of the hours you put into your craft — but more importantly, we are proud of the people and performers you are becoming. 🌟

A HUGE thank you to Dance Face Challenge - DFC for an incredible competition and for giving our dancers the opportunity to shine! ✨

Here’s to the memories, the friendships, the achievements and the countless moments that make it all worthwhile! 💃🏼🏆

BELONG TALENT ACADEMY — WHAT A TEAM! 💙✨

01/09/2026

🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🎭✨

Join us for Belong Talent Academy’s 2026 show, Called by Name, inspired by the movie “David”. Experience an unforgettable evening of dance, acting, vocals, modelling and storytelling as our talented students bring this powerful story to life.

📅 4 December 2026
🕕 18:00 (Doors open at 17:30)
📍 Neo Doxa, Witbank

💙 Early Bird Prices (until 11 September 2026):
⭐ VIP Seats (Rows 1–3): R200
🎟️ Normal Seats (Rows 4–15): R150

🎫 Tickets are available:
• At the studio during our office hours
• By contacting Werner on 061 801 2738

⚠️ Seats are limited and sold on a first come, first served basis. If tickets are still available, they will also be sold at the door.

🪑 The seating chart is attached so you can choose your preferred seat before booking your tickets.

“You are mine; I have called you by name.” — Isaiah 43:1 💙

30/08/2026

✨ WORKSHOP WEEKEND = A TOTAL VIBE! 🔥🕺💙

We had the BEST time dancing, learning and growing with the incredible Charné Potgieter-Salgueiro & Gilberto Salgueiro! 🤩

Our dancers absolutely LOVED every second — from new moves to new skills, big energy and even bigger smiles! 🥹🔥

Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge and passion with our students! ❤️

24/08/2026

✨ BALANCING WORKSHOP WITH GILBERTO SALGUEIRO! 🤸‍♂️

We are so excited to welcome Gilberto Salgueiro, a fifth-generation circus artist from Brazil, to Belong Talent Academy! 🇧🇷✨

Gilberto began training in handbalancing from a young age and started performing professionally at just 5 years old. With years of experience as a professional circus performer, he is bringing his incredible knowledge and skills to our studio!

In this workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of handbalancing, including:

🤸‍♂️ Essential techniques
💪 Strength development
⚖️ Balance & body control
🎯 Correct body positioning
🔥 Building a strong foundation
📈 Progressing your skills step by step

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have experience, all ages and levels are welcome! This workshop is open to anyone wanting to challenge themselves, improve their balance and learn from an experienced circus professional.

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
📍 13 Langa Crescent, Corridor Hill, Witbank

📲 Contact Werner: 061 801 2738 for more information.

⚠️ SPACES ARE LIMITED — BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!

24/08/2026

✨ World-class contortion is coming to Witbank! ✨

Meet Charné Potgieter-Salgueiro — a professional Contortionist, Circus Artist, Flexibility and Contortion Coach with an incredible international career spanning more than 11 years and eight countries across the globe. 🌍🎪

From captivating audiences in South Africa with McLaren Circus to performing internationally with Mirage Circus in Brazil 🇧🇷, Hudsons Circus in Australia 🇦🇺, and The Magic Circus of Samoa in French Polynesia 🇵🇫, Charné has established herself as a world-class artist in the circus industry.

Now, for one day only, she is bringing her expertise, experience and passion to Belong Talent Academy for an exclusive Flexibility Workshop.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into flexibility training or you’re an experienced dancer looking to push your limits, this is an opportunity to learn from an artist who has performed on some of the world’s biggest circus stages.

🔥 Stretch further. Move better. Discover what’s possible.

📅 Saturday, 29 August 2026
📍 Belong Talent Academy – 13 Langa Crescent, Corridor Hill, Witbank

🕙 Beginners/Intermediate: 10:00 – 11:00
🕧 Advanced: 11:00 – 12:00

💙 Open to everyone — you do not need to be a Belong student to attend.

⚠️ BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL as spaces are VERY limited!

📞 Contact Werner on 061 801 2738 for bookings and enquiries.

22/08/2026

✨ A-ARTS MPUMALANGA 2026 ✨

What an incredible achievement! 🤩🏆

A huge congratulations to these two talented Belong dancers who took part in A-Arts Mpumalanga 2026:

🥇 Andrea Maree — A+ & 2nd Place
🥇 Nishka Smit — A+ & 2nd Place

We are incredibly proud of both of you! ❤️ Your dedication, hard work and passion continue to shine on every stage.

Keep dancing, keep growing and keep making us proud! 🔥✨

Well done, Andrea & Nishka! 👏🏼💃🏻

21/08/2026

See you today! 🤩

💙🪩 WE ARE EXPANDING! DISCO IS HERE! 🪩💙

We’re excited to announce that the Belong Talent Academy Dance Department now offers DISCO! ⚡✨

But what exactly is Disco Dance?

Disco is a high-energy, fast-paced dance style that combines powerful movement, sharp choreography, quick footwork and plenty of performance! 🪩💃 It focuses on speed, stamina, coordination, musicality and stage presence, making it an exciting style for dancers who love to move!

Expect fast routines, energetic music, kicks, turns, jumps and BIG performance energy! 🔥

Whether you’re completely new to dance or already have experience, Disco is a great way to challenge yourself, build confidence, improve your fitness and have loads of fun!

🎉 DISCO OPEN CLASS — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

📅 21 August 2026
⏰ 15:00 – 16:00
📍 13 Langa Crescent, Corridor Hill, Witbank
🎟️ FREE!

Come experience the speed, energy and excitement of Disco with us! 🪩🔥

Bring the energy. Feel the beat. Find where you BELONG. 💙