SPONSORS COME THROUGH FOR NDONIYAMANZI

MBABANE – Ballet dancer Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga has bagged two sponsorships for the upcoming Dance World Cup scheduled for Prague in Czech Republic.

The finals will take place from June 27 to July 6 at the Prague Congress Centre in the Czech Republic. The finals will feature over 50 countries and 7 500 dancers. The first sponsorship came from Eswatini Sports and Recreation Council (ENSRC). They sponsored her with E52 000, which will cater for flight tickets when going to attended the competition. The second sponsorship came from Princess Temtsimba’s foundation known as ‘Kwakitsi Foundation’. The foundation donated 600 Euros, which is equivalent to E11 463.11.  The representative of Kwakitsi Foundation Nomalungelo Dladla, said they were inspired by the talent and passion that the young dancer has, hence they saw it ideal to help her.  “We were deeply inspired by the extraordinary talent and dedication of our young liSwati. Her passion for ballet and determination to succeed on an international stage truly embodies a spirit of excellence.

Growth

‘‘Supporting gifted individuals like Ndoniyamanzi is not just about fostering their personal growth; it is also about empowering them to become beacons of hope and inspiration for thousands of others in our country. By investing in their potential, we are helping to restore the morale and pride of our nation, demonstrating that with support and encouragement, our talented emaSwati can achieve greatness and represent our country with honour and distinction on the world stage,” she said.  Worth mentioning is the fact that Ndoniyamanzi hails from local dance club known as Talent n Motion Academy, which was established back in 2016 with the aim of empowering young people through a variety of dance mediums.

This was in an effort to create a happier, healthier and more open-minded future generation and to empower young people through a variety of dance mediums. Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga started dancing at Talent n Motion Academy when she was four years old. She proved to be too good for other dancers in SA, where she qualified with 77.5 points, and she will now fly to the Czech Republic for the 2024 Dance World Cup finals. Talent n Motion Founder Velile Dube says the young dancer has earned her moment since she has been dedicated to her craft. “Ndoniyamanzi Luhlanga has been dedicated to her craft since she was four years old. ‘‘She has earned this. She has never missed a class and has showed so much dedication and hard work. All the best to her,” Dube said.

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