Pulse Dance Competition

Let’s get right to the pointe!//

The Mandela at The Joburg Theatre //

23 – 28 June 2026

Entries open 5 January 2026

Entries close 23 May 2026

Levels

Novice

Amateur (eligible for Title Competition)

Championship (eligible for Title Competition & Prize Money)

Age Divisions

Tiny Tots – 5 & Under

Mini Kids – 7 & Under

Children – 8 – 12 years

Junior – 13 – 16 years

Adult – 17 & Over

Dance Disciplines

Acrobatics

Acrobatics Class Dance

Ballet

Ballet Repertoire

Hip Hop

Jazz

Showdance

Lyrical

Modern / Contemporary

Open

Tap

Categories

Solo Male / Female

Duet

Trio

Small Group (4-7 dancers)

Formation (8 + dancers)

Class Dance (Acrobatics only)

Repertoire (Ballet only)

Prizes

All dancers will receive:

  • E-Certificate for each performance
  • Live commentary feedback from the judges for each performance
  • Professional Video of each performance
  • Professional Photos of each performance

 

Top 6 places will also receive:

  • Printed Certificate (per dancer)
  • Medal / Ribbon / Banner (according to section) (per dance item)

Awesome prizes to be won!

Registration: R325.00 per dancer

Solo: R365.00 per solo

Duo / Trio: R240.00 per dancer

Small Group / Formation: R220.00 per dancer

Costume Competition: R100.00

Title Competition: R100.00

Each dancer will receive a professional video, professional photos, live commentary feedback from the judges and an e-certificate for each of their items at no extra cost.

Meet Our JUDGES & MC //

Meet the fantastic team of judges for our 2026 season!

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Adrian Bennett

Adrian Bennett

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Adrian Bennett began training in dance at the age of 7 before moving to New York City to study at Broadway Dance Centre, where he was awarded Outstanding Student.

Adrian performed as the featured Can-Can Soloist at the legendary LIDO de Paris in Paris Merveilles by Franco Dragone, creator of Cirque du Soleil. He was also cast as a featured soloist in Born to Dance, created by Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked and Pippin.

Career highlights include joining the creation and opening cast at Dubai Parks and Resorts, touring internationally in tribute productions across Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, and appearing in the global campaign for Gold Coast Airport.

Expanding into film and television, Adrian worked as the photo double for Jude Law on the Wild Things: Siegfried and Roy alongside Andrew Garfield, and appeared in the feature film Vegas Love Story with actor Brendan Sklenar.

Adrian is currently starring in WOW – The Vegas Spectacular at Rio Las Vegas. He is also the producer of Diamond Dolls in Las Vegas and has toured as a backup dancer for Britney Spears impersonator Allegra Duvall (995K TikTok followers), as well as performing alongside Coty Alexander in a nationwide tribute to Madonna across the United States.

Beyond performing, Adrian is co-founder of Mission Entertainment Co. and creator of the Mission Master Course, training students globally for professional careers in the entertainment industry. He is the author of Behind the Dancer, an advocate for dancers’ mental health through his affiliation with The Umbrella Project, and an industry mentor with Skate Studio Co.

Adrian is honored to be judging for Reverb Dance Competition across the USA this competition season.

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Dale Molloy

Dale Molloy

Dale Molloy was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, and is now based in Las Vegas, where he performs in some of the city’s premier productions, including ROUGE The Show at The STRAT, WOW – The Vegas Spectacular at the Rio, and Legends in Concert. With over 20 years of international touring experience, Dale has performed worldwide alongside artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Hans Zimmer, and Delta Goodrem. He was featured in the multi-million-dollar musical Light Seeker in Singapore and spent many years entertaining globally with Royal Caribbean Cruises and Princess Cruises.

Beyond performing, Dale is a producer and creative leader. He co-founded Mission Entertainment Co. with Adrian and serves as Dance Captain for Electric Fantasy with Diamond Dolls Las Vegas. He has toured with Britney Spears impersonator Allegra and proudly performs with Cody Alexander in her Madonna tribute production. Dale continues to bring passion, precision, and world-class entertainment to every stage he steps on.

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