Bio
Elizma Wildschutte is a South African dancer best known for winning the first season of the SABC1 reality television competition So You Think You Can Dance, in 2008.
She is from Cape Town.
Q&A
Profession:
Freelance dancer
Your dance history/experience:
I started training in ballet and modern jazz at age 5 with C.A.F.D.A school of dance under the direction of Wendy Abrahams. I trained there 'till matric after which I joined Jazzart Dance Theatre’s training programme for 3 years.
I then left for Johannesburg at the end of 2002 where I freelanced for 5 years doing various corporate gigs and back up dancing for local artists. Currently I’m back home in Cape Town and have ventured back into theatre.
Your favourite dance genre:
Contemporary Dance
What will you do with the R250 000 if you win?
Fix up my parents house and I’d love to go study event management.
What will you bring to the competition that's different?
My energy, mindset and love of dance is what will probably bring a difference to this competition.
What’s your message for your soon to be fans?
No matter what curve balls life throws a you the sky will remain the limit. Believe in yourself and trust your worth.
Related Links
Elizma Wins So You Think You Can Dance SA!