Two lucky dancers danced all the way to the bank after winning R150 000 from dance competition, Bula Sekele season 2.
The competition by an alcoholic brand was held on 3 December, where Lee- Shane Booysen and Toufeeq Baatjies were crowned ultimate champions at the national finals.
Bula Sekele finals were held at Gravity Lifestyle in Krugersdorp and judged by Shelley Nicole Christians, Phantom Steeze, and Sbonakaliso Ndaba.
Season 2 of the competition was announced in October and saw hundreds of dancers entering in hopes to win the grand prize and the title of the Bula Sekele winner.
Lee-Shane and Toufeeq were the lucky two who won.
Speaking about winning,Lee-Shane from Mitchell’s Plain in the Western Cape thanked the alcoholic brand.
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“Thank you Extreme Bula Sekele for breaking boundaries with this event and for being the first brand to truly keep dancers in mind and heart. Dance changed my life and the prize money will help me and my community a great deal,” he said.
Toufeeq, on the other hand, said he didn’t expect to win.
“I didn’t expect to win as there were so many great dancers taking part.
“But this win will help me reach my goals, like completing my studies, and getting to where I want to be in my career,” he said.
The first season of the competition was held in May and winners Jamy-Lee Perry, Ashlynn Erasmus, Assan Antonio and Tylor Spelman, walked away with some cool prizes.
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They changed things up a bit for the second season that started in October and also held masterclasses for the dancers.
Extreme marketing manager, Natasha Coppin, said the aim of the masterclasses was to share knowledge, skills and assist emerging dance talent.
“With Season 2 of Bula Sekele, we wanted to reach even more people through the positive energy of dance.
“We are proving that dance is a catalyst for positive change, and that when it comes to dance, South Africa has what it takes to own the stage. So, Bula Sekele Mzansi,” she said.
