We are excited to announce that Charlie van Rooyen, a world-renowned choreographer, teacher and dancer, held a contemporary and jazz dance workshop for ODA students! It was such a privilege to have him teach at ODA

Charlie Van Rooyen is a professional Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher and Creative Director. He was the Runner up on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance Season 3. He was a guest Dancer and choreographer on the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. He is a versatile Dancer who specialises in Contemporary dance, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, hip hop, Kwaito, pantsula, Latin and Ballroom, Spanish Dance, Afro Fusion, and African dance. Charlie has been performing locally and internationally for the past 9 years. He has worked with some of the industry’s biggest artists, directors, producers, musicians, dancers, choreographers and creative directors. Charlie have created choreographies for different professional dance Companies locally and internationally. He choreographed for different corporate events and taught at different schools, universities and companies in South Africa. He has worked and performed with some top international artist and choreographers including John Legend, Fresh Montana, Trey Songs , Miguel, Brandy, Davido, Diamond, Tiwa, David Blain, Gregory Maqoma, Lorcia Cooper, PJ Sabbagha, Alfred Hinkel, Judith Sephuma, Zahara, Lira, Karen Zoid, Busie, Kelly Khumalo, Unathi, Somizi, Johnny Clegg, Ray Perry, Sibongile Khumalo, Freshly Ground, Zakes, Mafikizolo, Mi Casa, and Proverb

Thank you, Charlie, for sharing your knowledge and inspiration with our girls. We loved having you at our studio!