Bio
Gerrie de Wet is a South African dancer best known as one of the Top 16 contestants on the second season of the SABC1 reality competition So You Think You Can Dance, in 2010.
So You Think You Can Dance Q&A
City
Randfontein, Johannesburg
Profession
He is starting his own web designing company. He dances at corporate functions and does stage productions.
Dance history
He has been dancing for nine years. He started with freestyle and then Latin. He went to the School of Arts where he studied ballet and contemporary Spanish.
Why should Gerrie be SA's favourite dancer?
To show that with hard work anything is possible and to show that the dream can come true, just trust in God.
Favourite dance genre
Latin and contemporary
Dance accolades/trophies/titles
He is the current Gauteng Champ in Latin
SA Champion for Rock and Roll and Hustle
7th at Junior World Gold Cup Latin
What would he do with the prize money
Shopping! Hahaha (just joking). He doesn't know yet, maybe treat his mom and do a bit for all they have done for me.
What makes him stand out in the competition?
He wants to mix contemporary and Latin together to bring something new to the show.
Something interesting about your life
Going to Blackpool, England dance festival and seeing the amount of talent there is in the world.
Audition process
He auditioned in Johannesburg but he lives in Randfontein.
Profession if not dancing
He would be acting or motor car racing or moto-crossing.
Impression of the South African dance scene
It's a country with lots of potential and different styles, a country with lots of rhythm.
What would winning So You Think You Can Dance mean to Gerrie?
It would mean a lot to him, it would be a dream come true.
Inspiration
Michael Wentink, Travis Wall from So You Think You Can Dance USA, and his mom and dad.
Challenges faced
Hurting his knee so badly that doctors told him that he would never dance again.
What makes him happy
His family, his friends and his awesome girlfriend. Also movies, milkshakes and just chilling with friends.
Message for potential fans
The dream is out there, it's all about how much you want it so go for it. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
South African charity close to his heart
Husky Rescue and the Animal anti–cruelty. Any foundation involved with animals.