A DISPLAY of inch-perfect dance movements by “2 PUFF” Dancers from the
Ashanti Region at the National Theatre in Accra at the weekend,
qualified the group to represent Ghana at the PAN African Malta
Guinness Street Dance Championship to be held in Lagos, Nigeria on June
19th 2008.
In a keenly contested competition, “2 PUFF”
Dancers emerged tops and took home the first prize of GH¢5,000 and
quantities of Ghana’s most favourite Malta Guinness drinks.
High
Spirit Dancers from Accra also went home smiling with GH¢3,000 for
taking the second position while the third place position went to the
Dance Warriors, and for their prize, they received GH¢1,500 and some
quantities of Malta Guinness drinks.
Speaking at the
well-attended event at the National Theatre, the Managing Director of
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL), Seni Adetu said judging by the
high level of dancing and artistic skills displayed by the winners, “2
PUFF” were capable of becoming the African champions and eventually the
world champions.
He expressed delight at the general performance
of the contestants and assured the gathering that his company would do
everything possible for the event to become a yearly affair.
Ama
Okyere, Marketing Director of GGBL, was delighted with the energy,
vibrancy and sheer display of creativity. Congratulating all
participants for putting up such splendid performances, she commented
that the Malta Guinness Street Dance has truly showcased the best in
Ghanaian dance talent.
