IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMING SKILLS
Welcome to our vibrant world of festivals and competitions! Dive into a kaleidoscope of cultural celebrations, artistic showcases, and thrilling contests that ignite passions and inspire creativity.
Our Dedicated Team
Meet our dedicated Directors — a team of experienced leaders and educators who guide the vision and direction of A-Arts. With a strong focus on excellence, they are passionate about nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and ensuring the highest standards across all areas of the organisation.
Wanya Downing
Dance and Drama Director
Lientjie Sothmann
Choirs and A Capella Director
Visual Arts & Design Director
Vocals Assistant Director
Denise van Dyk
Music & Vocal Director
Annette Botes
Music & Vocal Co-director
Our Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors represent A-Arts across various provinces, bringing energy, local insight, and a shared passion for the arts. They play a vital role in connecting communities, supporting students, and extending our reach, all while upholding the values and quality that define A-Arts.
Nikki Pacheco & Gabbi Callaghan
Alberton JHB South
Kayla-Dee Knowles
Nadia Abbott
Middelburg Mapumalanga
Mieke Botha
Polokwane Limpopo
International Dance Federation (IDF)
AArts and the International Dance Federation (IDF) have partnered together, and we are already looking ahead to 2027 as we begin the process of forming a team to Poland!
We are so excited about the opportunities this will create for our dancers and are looking forward to taking this journey together with our dance families. More information will be shared in the coming months.
Thank you for being part of the adventure!
Where Talent and Dreams
Reach the Stars
Our festivals celebrate a diverse range of art forms. Come and join us in experiencing this rich cultural tapestry and exceptional artistry.
A Look Inside our world
For The Best Dance, Drama, and Music & Vocal Competitions since 2003
A-Arts hosts a variety of competitions throughout the year, featuring a diverse range of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-hop, Modern, African, Disco, Tap, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Breakdance, Freestyle, Heritage/Cultural Dance, and an Open section.
In the Performing Arts Music section, participants can showcase their talents in Classical music, Light music, Modern music for all instruments, and Vocal music.
Additionally, a Revue and Choir section has been included to enrich the experience further.
Upington, Bloem, and Potch
Come and take part in our A-Arts National Festival
For 23 years already, people of all ages have been able to participate in the A-Arts National Arts Festival in dance, drama, music, and singing. In Central South Africa, finalists can participate in Upington, Bloemfontein, and Potchefstroom.
Directors Wanya Downing and Denise van Dyk join Yolanda Maartens on the OFM Kunsteklop to also talk about the prizes up for grabs and how registration works.
Dance Competition System Rentals
Efficient co-ordination
- Comprehensive competition management system
- For dance schools
- Designed to simplify entries
- Reduce admin
- Transform the way competitions are managed