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At Dance Mouse Barkly East, every dancer is encouraged
to dream big, shine brightly, and dance with heart. Since
opening in 2019, under the passionate guidance of
owner and instructor Martelize Swart, the studio has
grown into a joyful and inspiring space for children
aged 4 to 13 to explore their love for dance.
This year, the studio proudly celebrated one of its
shining stars, Ané van Zyl, who represented Dance
Mouse Barkly East at the prestigious SACOPA
(South Africa Championships of Performing
Arts) Competition in Rustenburg. Ané's
participation is a reflection of the dedication,
Just to recap, TEAM T24: effort. end (this does not usually passion, and confidence that the studio aims
Roché Cronje and Roché placed the following happen for small first time to nurture in every dancer. Her achievement
Tienie du Plessis , two o n t h e B a r k l y E a s t fund raisers). Pink Drive have serves as an inspiration to all our young
EC farmers, who share a Information WhatsApp expressed their desire to turn performers — proving that with hard work
passion for endurance group: this into a national event and heart, anything is possible!
racing and breast cancer “This is just a quick message going forward whereby there
awareness, did a gruelling to say thank you to the entire will be an interprovincial SACOPA (South Africa in concerts, showcases, and Congratulations to her
24-Hour Row to make a Barkly East community!! competition happening on Championships of Per- festivals, or to take their proud parents, Gallie en
difference, raise funds and From businesses to people the same day to see who can forming Arts). Whether talent to the next level Tanya van Zyl, her grand-
awareness of the importance in their personal capacity! break a world record. None dancers join simply for the through competitions, parents, Tauber and Fransie
of regular check-ups. The The support that was shown of this would have happened joy of movement, to perform Dance Mouse Barkly East van Zyl and Sheryl Bekker.
24-Hour row for Pink Drive f o r t h i s e v e n t w a s without this community and offers something for
took take place on the 9th unbelievable and it almost Barkly East can be proud of everyone.
and 10th of October 2025. feels as if a thank you is not what we have achieved. At the heart of it all is
Congratulations to Tienie enough. Your generosity is To those who pledged a Martelize's vision, to create a
and Roché on completing truly appreciated. The event donation per kilometer, the fun, uplifting environment
this gruelling marathon. By was a huge success with a lot final distance was 330,6km where dancers can express
9:17a.m. on Tuesday, 14 of awareness created. The for the 24 hours. We t h e m s e l v e s , g r o w i n
October, the funds raised, final amount that was raised narrowly missed the world confidence, and shine both
according to the website, will be confirmed and shared r e c o r d b y 4 . 7 k m . on and off the stage.
amounted to R99 161. on various platforms (some Unfortunately we couldn’t Ané earned her Free State
Roché said that there were donations were made via hold the pace for the last 3 colours for dance, as well as
still funds waiting to be EFT and have to still be hours! I will post the Full Honours at her school,
cleared. Supporters can still allocated to this event by donation links and banking B a r k l y- O o s C h r i s t e n
make donations for a few Pink Drive). The event was details for those still wanting Akademie. Congratulations
more days.
seen as such a success by to contribute. I will also post to young Ané on this
Congratulations to these two Pink Drive that the founder the confirmation of the wonderful achievement. You
gentlemen on this valiant and CEO came to attend the rowing distance.” are truly a remarkable young
athlete.
Screenshot of the page showing the money raised by Roché and Tienie with
their T24 challenge. (This screenshot was taken at 9:17 on Tuesday morning.

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