Nurturing young talent for global stages
JOHANNESBURG - Omogolo Gaorekwe is an 18-year-old dancer and apprentice with Mzansi ballet.
His career highlights include roles in ABBA the musical, Queen, Neil Diamond, Carmen and the Golden Rhino of Mapungubwe.
With podium finishes at the SA Cuban international ballet competition, this young lad has been recognised on both national and international stages.
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