Vivarte Arts Festival’s prestige event was held on May 24 at Hoërskool EG Jansen and it was a night to remember.
This event is a prize-giving occasion where the top participants receive awards for winning specific items and sections at the festival.
Participants from pre-school to Grade 12 showcased their talents in the arts from May 2 to 16 and those with the highest scores were honoured at this special occasion.
“We are extremely excited about the growth in the festival and the growth of the children and their talent year after year,” said Karen Zevengergen, head adjudicator and organiser.
The evening was filled with stunning performances from several sections of the festival, from public speaking, singing, dance items and drama performances.
Participants from as young as five years old to 18 years old took part and received awards.
This was a glamorous occasion where the participants received special recognition for their hard work and talent in front of their family and other participants.
Several schools from Boksburg were represented and there is no doubt that there are many up and coming artist in our midst.
Certificates were handed out, Vivarte badges were pinned and every participant received a warm round of applause.
“Many learners in the Boksburg community work unbelievably hard to enrich their talents and grow as performing and visual artists. Unfortunately, it can be easily overlooked,” said Zevengergen.
“The festival puts these talented participants in the spotlight and help them to achieve their dreams and provide them with the deserved recognition and encourages people to support our future writers, dancers, actors, musicians, orators and artists.
“It is a wonderful platform for the youngsters of Boksburg to showcase their unbelievable potential.”
X-Factor prize winners. SP Potgieter (left) for his charcoal sketch and Keagan Roux for his Broadway song.
The MC’s for the night, EG Jansen head prefects. They are (from left) Twane Nelson, Christi-Lee Zevenbergen, Donovan Swanepoel and Benjamin Piek.
Bernice Swartz, Grade 11, was an all-round star during this prestige event. She received several awards for drama and singing.
Reon Jordaan and Simoné de Jager were a force to be reckoned with during Vivarte. These Grade 11 learners received several awards.
Duané Kitching in Grade 12 was a regular winner at the prestige event.
Victor Artium award winners. They are front (from left) Marli Horn (Grade Three tot Four) and Charlton Theron (Grade One to Two). Back: Pieter Moller (Grade Five to Seven), Jacques Steyn (Grade Eight to Nine) and Bernice Swartz (Grade 10-12).
Rivashan Govender (6) from Smiley Kids looked so cute in his costume.
Rhode Fourie sang a song at this special event and won several awards.
The winners were proud to receive awards and represent schools from all around the East Rand.
These four youngsters performed a hip-hop dance worth to remember. Here they are standing with their coach Rulene Jordaan. They are (from left) Abbigail Harper (8) Van Zyl Nienaber (7), Kian Jordaan (5) and Deon Jordaan (7).
Berto van Niekerk (6) was very excited to receive an award.
Pieter Moller (left), Markus van Niekerk and Motlatsi Moloi were shining stars at the prestige event. These Grade Six learners went home with many awards in the bag.
Pieter Moller and Markus van Niekerk entertained the guests with their experimental public speaking. It was a crowd pleaser.
Divene Swart (head admin organiser) and Karen Zevenbergen (main organiser and head adjudicator) at the Vivarte Arts Festival’s prestige event.
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