Bio
Kim McCusker is a South African dancer best known as one of the Top 20 contestants on the SABC1 reality television competition So You Think You Can Dance, in 2008.
Kim was one of the four finalists in the competition and came fourth in the Finale on Saturday, 1 November 2008.
She is from Pretoria.
Q&A
Profession:
Dancer
Your dance history/experience:
Danced as part of KMAD.com (Kelsey Middleton Academy of Dance Company) for 5 years. This is my first year as a full time member of the company. I started classical training at age 4 and contemporary at age 11.
2007 Winner of Concours de moderne National Championships. 2008- Runner-up of N.S.P.T Bursary Trust Award.
I’ve also toured many arts festivals.
Your favourite dance genre:
Contemporary & African / Afro fusion.
What will you do with the R250 000 if you win?
I’d like to use it towards allowing others to be exposed to dance through teaching and mentorship and help the family.
What will you bring to the competition that's different?
An inside love for my dancing that oozes out from the bottom of my soul- Strength, determination and power
What’s your message for your soon-to-be fans?
It’s not always about where you’ve been, it’s about where you’re going to. Who cares about where you’re from your skin colour or your background. Everyone can find their own way to dance through life.