SOUTHERN CAPE NEWS - The dance troupe from Wupperthal that recently brought home a bag full of medals from the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, California, will be performing at the George Agricultural Show on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 August.
Confirmation of Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers' appearance at the show was received with great excitement by the Outeniqua Show Society last week.
Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers collected their first gold medal at the very start of the championships by scooping up the Best Production 2015 Award in the Production Line Challenge during the grand opening celebrations in the Long Beach Performing Arts Centre. Floris Smith, the group's manager and coach, said, "Seven countries entered.
Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers entered a production of Riel Dance, Gumboot Dancing, Riel Tap and the five-piece band that led the dancers, all Proudly South African.
Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers entered a production of Riel Dance, Gumboot Dancing, Riel Tap and the five-piece band that led the dancers, all Proudly South African.
"We are over the moon to be able to welcome them in our midst. They are adding an invaluable drawcard to our programme this year," said Susan Willemse, one of the main organisers of the show.
Die Nuwe Graskoue Trappers, a group of 10 dancers and six band members, are between the ages of 13 and 18. The oldest band member is 66 years old. Their main sponsors, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and the Tollman family, made their overseas experience possible.
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