South Africa shines at the Dance World Cup 2025 with 62 medals
One of the key contributors to South Africa's stellar performance was K&J Dance Unlimited from Cape Town. This dynamic dance group made waves on the international stage, bringing home an impressive haul of two special awards, along with two gold medals, two silver medals, and five bronze medals. Their success was underpinned by the sheer excellence of their routines, with a staggering 21 of them placing in the Top 6 globally—10 of these being team routines and 11 solo or duo performances.
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