Producers

Over the past few years, however, Tandi has dedicated more of her time to nurturing the next generation of performers. She believes that if you want to have a career in dance or theatre, just doing syllabus work is not enough; opening your mind and body to new styles of dance, and constantly challenging yourself to improve in each area, is all part of becoming a true artist in your craft.

Graduating from UCT Ballet School in 1995 with her Dance Teachers Diploma, as well as RAD Majors and Juniors Teacher’s with distinction, she relocated to Johannesburg in 2000. Performing in shows locally and internationally, she starred in ‘Grease the Stadium Spectacular’, travelling extensively abroad on dancing contracts to Turkey, Ethiopia, Italy, Tunisia, The Bahamas and Birmingham. Returning home to Sun City she performed as part of the cast of Odyssey and followed it up with various shows in every Sun International and Tsogo Sun Site with Body Talk, Tina Turner Rock Diva, Inferno, Star Struck etc. After a car accident, she entered the choreographer’s world, working on various corporates whilst being the Head Judge for Dance Star in Croatia since 2017. Phillida now mainly focuses on production and events with brands like BMW SA (contract as Marketing and Events Strategist), Audi, and Chery Tiggo Launches, as well as running her own company VP Productions Pty (Ltd).

Kyle made his musical theatre debut as ‘Link Larkin’ in the Broadway-directed SA premiere production of “Hairspray” at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre. Thereafter he understudied and performed the role of ‘Frederick Trumper’ in “Chess – The Musical” for Pieter Toerien Productions. Kyle then toured Asia in the role of ‘Ryan Evans’ in Disney’s “High School Musical”. Kyle also played ‘Anton’ alongside Laurika Rauch in the touring musical “Stuur Groete Aan Mannetjies Roux”, and performed as a frontline vocalist alongside Nataniël in “The Moses Machine” at the Marcellus Theatre, Emperor’s Palace. Kyle played the role of ‘Billy Kostecki’ in the international touring production of “Dirty Dancing” and thereafter played ‘Artie Green’ in the SA premiere production of “Sunset Boulevard”. In television, Kyle’s most notable roles were ‘Duncan’ in etv’s “Backstage”, ‘Schalk’ in M-Net’s “Egoli”, ‘Michelangelo’ in the BBC series “Leonardo”, ‘Hardus’ in “Moferefere Lenyalong”, ‘Pieter Poeier’ in “Moeggeploeg” and ‘Monrè’ in “Getroud Met Rugby”. As the lead singer of the group ADAM Kyle has recorded four albums and won six Ghoema Awards and a South African Music Award for “Beste Pop Album”. Kyle continues to tour with ADAM and is, by day, the Pop Vocal teacher and Performance coach at St Stithians College in Sandton. Theatre/TV: ‘Artie Green’ in “Sunset Boulevard” (Pieter Toerien production, 2013) / ‘Pieter Poeier’ in “Moeggeploeg” (KykNet comedy, 2013) / ‘Hardus Bester’ in “Moferefere Lenyalong” (SABC2 comedy, 2012) / ‘Billy Kostecki’ in “Dirty Dancing – The Musical” (Pieter Toerien production, 2012) / ‘Anton’ in “Stuur Groete Aan Mannetjies Roux” (Touring production with Laurika Rauch, 2011) / ‘Michelangelo’ in “Leonardo” (BBC series, 2011) / ‘Schalk’ in “Egoli” (M-Net soapie, 2009/2010) / ‘Link Larkin’ in “Hairspray” (Richard Loring production, 2007/2008) / ‘Duncan’ in “Backstage” (etv soapie, 2005)

Bradley Hartmann is a Dancer, actor, singer who performed musicals on stage such as lead in chorus line, lead in Madagascar, ensemble in Jonathan Roxmouth musicals in concert, Barnyard shows and more. He has choreographed and Danced in music videos for South African artists such as Arno Jordaan 3de wereld oorlog , Floose and Dirk van der Westuizen, He’s also been on TV and Film for Comedy Central, MTV base, KykNet, Mnet and SABC. Bradley Hartman is now dancing with “TailorMade Dance Company” one of the best dance companies in South Africa.

Lesego is a choreographer, arts and culture consultant and dance advocate who spent a large part of her career as an international dancer and performer. Her extensive career boasts of versatility and adaptability and has seen her grace stages in prestigious productions like African Footprint, Chicago the Musical, West Side Story and Winnie the Opera. Off stage, Lesego was the rehearsal director for Lulu Mlangeni’s Standard Bank Young Artist work, KGANYA. Lesego is the chairperson of the Theatre and Dance Alliance (TADA), a board member of the STAND Foundation, and the chairperson of the South African Dance Alliance. She is the newly appointed choreographer for the National Children’s Theatre’s upcoming production of Under the Baobab Tree. She has facilitated dance workshops at a professional and educational level for institutions like Vuyani Dance Theatre and Oakfields College.

Kimberley-born triple threat Megan Carelse celebrates her 15th year in the entertainment industry this year as a singer, songwriter, actor, presenter, dancer, model, producer, director and teacher. Megan has a degree in Musical Theatre (Cum Laude) from Tshwane University of Technology. She has sung and danced her way through iconic musicals such as HAIR, RENT, WE WILL ROCK YOU!, ASPECTS OF LOVE, EVITA and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. In 2015 Megan had the privilege of working with Disney UK/SA and Urban Brew as the choreographer and vocal coach on the hugely popular I LOVE VIOLETTA television show. Megan has also had success in the indie music scene with her singles I GOT IT, UNFAITHFUL, TASTES LIKE CANDY, WHAT YOU WAITING FOR, and DOG DAYS. In 2017 Megan worked with Silas James, Juan Enslin and SAMA award-winning producer Marius Brouwer to find her new sound which is a Country/Pop fusion. She has had success on international and local radio stations with her singles HOME, MY GRAVITY, MAKE YOU HAPPY AND SMALL TOWN GIRL. In fact, Radio WIGWAM supported most of Megan’s singles by playlisting “MY GRAVITY” and “SMALL TOWN GIRL”, this led to an international nomination as BEST FEMALE ARTIST in the Radio WIGWAM (UK) online radio awards. Megan now runs her own production company “Megan Carelse Productions” procuring work for artists and curating acts for Live on the Piazza at Eastgate Shopping Centre. Since its inception, Megan has managed to hire over 100 artists at this venue. Megan is also a Live Performance lecturer at AFDA Johannesburg.

Oscar is blazing up stages around the world with performance pieces that have already won him substantial recognition and international acclaim. In 2003 he began working with Dlala Mapantsula and, shortly before reaching his teenage years, he started choreographing his own creations. Oscar later joined Nkosinathi Cultural Productions performing at well-known festivals such as the annual South African dance festival Dance Umbrella and the internationally acclaimed South African National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. Over the past four years, he toured extensively with Robyn Orlin’s “Beauty Remained…” and was cast for “Ngisiwize”, a collaborative creation by Sonia Radebe and Canadian choreographer, Jennifer Dallas. Buthelezi walked away with the high-profile Kurt Jooss Prize for 2016 – Choreographer of the Year Award, out of 70 choreographers from 26 countries. 

Jeannette Ziady is a dance lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Performing Arts. She has completed a master’s degree in dance fitness science, in collaboration with the Department of Performing Arts and the Department of Sport Science, Rehabilitation and Dentistry. Her passion for teaching lies in ballet, contemporary, jazz, pointe work and production! Although she has enjoyed a career in theatre and performance and is a qualified adjudicator for national and international lyrical, modern, contemporary, ballet and jazz dance competitions, dance education, and mentoring the upcoming generation remains a primary passion. She has been appointed as Senior Education Specialist for Further Education and Training Art subjects, Gauteng Subject Advisor for Dance Studies, and was appointed chief marker for practical and theory dance in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces.