Friendly City Dance Festival - FCDF

Friendly City Dance Festival - FCDF A challenging and enjoyable platform for children to reach their full potential in dance.
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2026 Adjudicator Announcement! All the way from Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ - welcome Carol Kettlewell!We canโ€™t wait for our dancers to...
04/05/2026

2026 Adjudicator Announcement!

All the way from Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ - welcome Carol Kettlewell!

We canโ€™t wait for our dancers to be inspired by her experience, knowledge and passion for dance. ๐Ÿ’™

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ!We are so excited to welcome dancers from across the region to the stage from 1...
03/05/2026

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ!

We are so excited to welcome dancers from across the region to the stage from 10โ€“22 August 2026.

From Ballet to Modern, Tap to Hip Hop, Irish to Spanish and more, this festival celebrates the passion, dedication and artistry of dancers across all dance genres๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ—“ Entries close: 12 June 2026
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ฅ ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™œ๐™š. ๐™Ž๐™๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ฎ. ๐˜พ๐™š๐™ก๐™š๐™—๐™ง๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ÿ๐™ค๐™ฎ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™™๐™–๐™ฃ๐™˜๐™š.

The FCDF is proud to host the SAIBC (South African International Ballet compeition) Regional section at the Savoy Theatr...
08/04/2026

The FCDF is proud to host the SAIBC (South African International Ballet compeition) Regional section at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday 11 April at 11:00. Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance items will be performed by 18 dancers from Port Elizabeth, Knysna and Grahamstown. One talented dancer will win free entry and travel to and from Cape Town to compete the prestigious international competition.
2025 Winner ALICE REEKIE from the Walmer Ballet School shares her experience of competing in the Nationals at the Artscape Theatre.
"Competing at the SAIBC National competition in Cape Town was an unforgettable experience that spanned five incredible days. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment, from being surrounded by passionate dancers to performing on such a prestigious stage. One of the highlights for me was the exposure to talented international dancers, which was both inspiring and motivating. I also felt incredibly fortunate to be taught by world-renowned teachers, whose knowledge and guidance pushed me to grow not only as a dancer but as an artist. The gala performances were especially exciting, showcasing some of the strongest dancers of the competition and creating an electric atmosphere in the theatre. The awards ceremony was another memorable part of the experience, offering opportunities to receive scholarships and special recognition, which made it even more inspiring for young dancers. The entire experience was both challenging and rewarding, and it has left me even more determined to continue pursuing my dreams in ballet. "
JOIN US AT THE SAVOY THEATRE ON SATURDAY 11 APRIL @ 11:00
Tickets at the door - R75 Adults / R50 Scholars

Some action photos from our afternoon of ballet yesterday! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“ทCarrie Nissiotis
19/08/2025

Some action photos from our afternoon of ballet yesterday! ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ทCarrie Nissiotis

FRIENDLY CITY DANCE FESTIVAL 2025 โ€“ Round 2After six incredible days at the Savoy Theatre, where more than 500 dances we...
17/08/2025

FRIENDLY CITY DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
โ€“ Round 2

After six incredible days at the Savoy Theatre, where more than 500 dances were performed and celebrated with Bronze, Silver, Gold, and the coveted Double Gold medals by our wonderful adjudicator, Monique McCord, we now look forward to Round 2 of the Festival!

Join us from Monday 18 โ€“ Saturday 23 August at the beautifully refurbished Mandela Bay Theatre Complex. Experience the elegance of ballet, the rhythm of contemporary and the magic of storytelling through dance.

โœจ Daily sessions start: 12:00 & 18:00
๐ŸŽŸ Tickets: Available via Webtickets or at the door

Congratulations to our dancers! ๐ŸŽ‰We are proud to celebrate the 2025 Tap and Hip Hop Championship winners and runners-up ...
13/08/2025

Congratulations to our dancers! ๐ŸŽ‰
We are proud to celebrate the 2025 Tap and Hip Hop Championship winners and runners-up from last nightโ€™s thrilling Championship Evening. ๐Ÿ†โœจ

Well done to each of you on your incredible performances!

Wishing all our studios and dancers the very best as they take to the stage over the next few weeks. May your passion sh...
07/08/2025

Wishing all our studios and dancers the very best as they take to the stage over the next few weeks. May your passion shine through every performance. Dance your hearts out and enjoy every moment under the spotlight! ๐Ÿ’™

04/08/2025

As we head into Festival Week, weโ€™re delighted to welcome Sidwell Romans School of Ballet - all the way from Knysna!Their talented dancers will be gracing the Opera House stage during the second week of our Festival run, bringing beauty, passion and performance to the spotlight.

30/07/2025

All the way from Grahamstown, Prestige School of Dance is bringing a beautiful blend of tap, ballet and modern to the Friendly City Dance Festival stage. Weโ€™re excited to welcome their dancers and see the versatility they bring to this yearโ€™s festival! Prestige School of Dance

21/07/2025

A quiet window, a ballerina and the calm before the curtain rises. The Ballet Conservatory is preparing to bring classical ballet to this yearโ€™s Friendly City Dance Festival. The Ballet Conservatory - Port Elizabeth

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