Raising the barre: On pointe Cape Flats dancer lands New York scholarship | News24

  • 📰 News24
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 23 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 80%

South Africa Headlines News

South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines

A hobby has flourished into a potential dance career for Faakhir Bestman, 19, who has swapped Hanover Park for New York after being offered a scholarship at the Joffrey Ballet School. | TamiaRetief

To help him soak up the experience and not have to struggle with living costs, Johannesburg Youth Ballet has taken it upon themselves to help Bestman raise R150 000 to cover his expenses and necessities as he bites into the Big Apple lifestyle.

His talent was noticed by Abeedah Medell, a member of the Eoan Group – the first grassroots opera, theatre, and dance company in the country – when he was eight years old.When Bestman's local programme was shut down, Medell sent an enrolment form to Bestman's grandmother, hoping he would join Eoan. Now Bestman takes the next step in his ballet career with the help of the 81 donors who have donated to his campaign to date.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 4. in ZA

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Arsenal coach backs new signing to make a big impact | KickOffArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed new signing Leandro Trossard to make an immediate impact following his move from Brighton and Hove Albion. Read more ▶️
Source: KickOffMagazine - 🏆 36. / 51 Read more »

Grand Cherokee L a big value beastGrand Cherokee L a big value beast: Jeep’s new SUV cuts an impressive figure and performs off the beaten track
Source: mailandguardian - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »

Shami helps India hammer New Zealand to clinch ODI seriesMohammed Shami led an inspired pace attack to set up a crushing eight-wicket, series-clinching win for India in the second one-day international against New Zealand.
Source: eNCA - 🏆 49. / 51 Read more »

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister | News24Chris Hipkins, who played a significant role in New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after emerging on Saturday as the only candidate to lead the ruling Labour Party.
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

New pathogen likely culprit for mass crab deaths: UK studyA first study by government scientists into the mystery phenomenon blamed a 'naturally occurring harmful algal bloom'.
Source: eNCA - 🏆 49. / 51 Read more »

Take the month of love to new heights with Intaka Island's Full Moon HikeBegin the upcoming month of love with a moonlit stroll and experience the beauty of nature to its fullest on Sunday, 5 February. Admiring the splendour of nature, feeling love in its purest form, and breathing in clean air to liberate their souls—what more could you ask for? Also read: Kloof Corner: The perfect hike for sunset and sunrise chasers... Read more →
Source: CapeTownEtc - 🏆 17. / 63 Read more »