Talent Should Never Be Limited by Circumstance
Dance to Rise Foundation supports talented young Ballroom and Latin-American DanceSport athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds — so they can compete, grow, and rise.
R10,000+
Average annual cost per competing couple
Every Year
Talented athletes leave the sport due to cost
5 Couples
Supported in our inaugural Class of 2027
What We Do
Dance to Rise Foundation provides direct financial support to talented young DanceSport couples whose potential is at risk of being lost to cost. We step in where the financial gap is greatest — covering the practical costs that stand between a young athlete and the competition floor.
- Competition entry fees and registration
- Transport to and from competitions
- Competition-day meals and refreshments
- Dance shoes and essential equipment
Programme Photo
How It Works
01
Apply
Talented couples under 18 apply through our annual open application process.
02
Selected
An independent Selection Committee scores every application fairly and transparently.
03
Supported
Selected couples receive financial support for competition participation all year.
Our Founding Corporate Supporters
Lifestyle Diseases Clinic
Lifestyle Laboratories
Aesthetics on the Move