Tiny Dancer Earns Silver at Montagu Eisteddfod

MONTAGU, 2 August 2025 — Six‑year‑old Zoey van der Merwe, a bright little talent at Southern Pointe School of Dance, claimed silver in her very first dance eisteddfod appearance at the Montagu Jeugkunstefees‑Dans. To say it was a memorable debut would be an understatement! Despite being her first competition, Zoey demonstrated remarkable composure.

Pride for Southern Pointe

Her teacher and family glowed with pride after Zoey’s performance and praised her for embracing both the excitement and nerves of competition with courage and enthusiasm.

What It Means

At six years old, competing on a local stage like Montagu’s Eisteddfod is already a notable achievement. Silver in this age and level category is a tribute to Zoey’s talent, persistence in rehearsals, and early love of dance.

What’s next

With silver on her first try, the sky’s the limit.