Meet Your Dance Teacher
Hey, lovely ones!
I am Romanda Beukes, dedicated and qualified dance teacher hailing from the vibrant country of South Africa. Since I have 13 years of immersive training as a dancer and many additional years committed to becoming an exceptional dance teacher, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the dance scene.
While I’ve had the privilege of teaching and imparting my knowledge in Modern Dance, Ballet, Contemporary, and Hip Hop to my students in South Africa. I am now teaching and continuing my teaching journey in picturesque New Zealand. My teaching philosophy goes beyond the steps; more specifically, it’s about instilling correct technique, fostering potential, nurturing musicality, and, most importantly, initiating enjoyment in every movement.
In addition to my love for dance, I am a proud mother to a beautiful son and daughter, blessed with an amazing husband who is my high school sweetheart. A self-proclaimed coffeeholic with a penchant for cats, I find joy in the simple pleasures of sitting on the floor, embracing creativity, and relishing the freedom of being barefooted. Contemporary dance is my happy place. I love crafting dance pieces, altogether, diving into the creative process is my jam. In sum, I cherish choreography! So, I am not just an instructor; I am a creative mind, an empath, and a lover of beautiful things.
With this in mind, join me and let the rhythm of dance transform your child’s world!
Dance Journey
My love affair with dance began at the tender age of 5 in a Ballet class. The exhilarating freedom I found in Modern Dance captured my heart when I was 12. Fueled by the desire to teach and a passion for creativity, I embarked on a journey to share the transformative power of dance, for that reason.
Guiding Principles
My life is guided by a deep sense of thoughtfulness, balanced against imagination, and a quiet yet principled version of humanism. I value deep, authentic relationships and particularly approach life with emotional honesty. My favourite quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe encapsulates my belief in treating people in a way that helps them become their best selves.
Purposeful Dance
I am driven by integrity and an unwavering commitment to what is right. With an innate ability to balance the heart with the head, I bring creativity, imagination, and sensitivity to uplift others and spread compassion. Nothing lights me up more than changing someone else’s life for the better.
Embarking on a Dance Journey – My Qualifications
I am not just your dance teacher; I am your guide, your mentor, and your partner in the dance journey. Together, let’s create, express, and experience the joy of dancing.
- South African Qualifications Authority (Cathsseta) – Dance Instruction.
- Association of International Dance Teachers Major Teaching Certificate Level 5 (Advanced Associate 2) & Membership – Modern Dance.
- Dance Academy of South Africa Teaching Certificate & Membership – Ballet.
- Theatre Dance Association Membership – Hip Hop.
- Tshwane University of Technology B. Tech Somatology.
20+ Years
Dance Training, Studying, Teacher Training & Experience
10
Years Dedicated to Teaching
100% Dedication
Heartfelt Instruction