Teboho Diphehlo, better known as Tebza in the local dance scene, started dancing when he was in my primary school.
He got a formal Pantsula training at a Pantsula company called Shakers & Movers, and made it a profession in 2005. Now, he 15 years later, is a stalwart of the industry.
At just 27 years old, he has a variety of accolades to his name, including winning Red Bull Dance your Style in SA in 2018. In 2019, he represented South Africa at the Red Bull Dance Your Style world final in Paris as a wildcard entry.
He was recently surprised by the reveal of his very own Red Bull Dance Your Style limited-edition can.
This was a monumental moment for him, as well as the local pantsula scene as a whole, as it is the first time a South Africa dancer has been presented with the can.
“This was the best moment of my life! Seeing myself on the Red Bull can really ignited my purpose and highlighted the spirit I have of promoting pantsula and opening more doors for my fellow brothers and sisters.” says Tebza.
The Red Bull Dance Your Style can features Tebza as well as fellow dancer, Angyil from the US. The two have worked together on various dance projects over the years.
Tebza’s passion for local dance has been highlighted with his own Smart Pantsula business which promotes dance to his local community of Naledi, Soweto and beyond. Tebza has also worked with major local artists such as Mi Casa, and has travelled abroad to promote the dance style.
The Red Bull Dance Your Style can will be available in store from 1 September with an accompanying opportunity to win big prizes. The National Final will be taking place in Cape Town on 23 October and the World Final on 4 December in Johannesburg.
