Bring Your Pack Dance Challenge: A Celebration of Dance and Culture

Phumelela Mbutho
Dec 2, 2025
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I’m a proud Pantsula through and through, and this challenge brought out the best of the style, with participants pouring their hearts and souls into their performances. It was intense—everyone was there to win, but more than that, everyone was there to tell their own story through movement. Dance is so much more than just steps—it’s the rhythm of life, the soul’s expression. And that’s what I felt throughout the competition.

The event was in partnership with the Vouks Foundation, Converse, and Joburg Art Alive, and the energy was simply electric. The creativity and passion displayed were incredible, and I could see how much effort went into making this challenge not just a competition but an event that celebrated culture. I didn’t stay long enough to see the winner, but what I did experience was beyond amazing. I can’t wait for the next one!

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