{"id":157869,"date":"2017-08-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/157869\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/"},"modified":"2017-08-10T18:54:26","modified_gmt":"2017-08-10T16:54:26","slug":"international-stage-beckons-michela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/08\/10\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/","title":{"rendered":"International stage beckons Michela"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>She has big dreams and an even bigger talent to take her to the top.<\/p>\n<p>Michela Perdichizzi (21), a popping animation dancer (hip hop) from Primrose, has the chance to grace an international stage if she can raise the funds.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The self-taught young woman started competing at the age of 11. Her first competition was one at school, which she won hands down.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen she was small she used to dance like a \u2018stokmannetjie\u2019, she was so stiff,\u201d said her mom, Marinda.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cI told her to loosen up and she then went off and started practising in her bedroom and learnt by watching movies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mich Popping\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CeZ0Eg1Xg48?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One day Michela came to Marinda and her dad Jos\u00e9 (who both used to dance) and said she wanted to show them how she could dance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe couldn\u2019t believe how much she had improved and how beautifully she could dance,\u201d Marinda said.<\/p>\n<p>The family has only lived in Primrose for a year. They previously lived in a number of different parts of the country so Michela completed her matric through home schooling.<\/p>\n<p>She has also recently entered the job market and is working at a sport shoe retail store in Linksfield.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI taught myself by watching music videos \u2013 I was a huge fan of Chris Brown and wanted to dance just like he does.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI also watch YouTube videos and learn from them,\u201d said Michela.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs our family has never had much money, and my parents couldn\u2019t afford to send me to a dance studio for training, this was the best way to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Popping Mich\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/okrXL_U0K4Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In fact the first time Michela ever walked into a studio was when she was 17.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI danced for the studio and they immediately invited me to join the crew, which I did for a time. Later, I decided I prefer to do solos and to work by myself,\u201d Michela said.<\/p>\n<p>These days Michela competes in quite a number of competitions where she wows people with her talent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn July 22, I competed in a competition in Roodepoort and took first place in my section,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA few days later I was contacted by Talent Africa and was told I had been selected to compete in the Dance Fest Novi SAD taking place in Serbia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The competition, which takes place from November 14 to 21, would be a huge stepping stone for Michela and help her get her name known in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Previously she was also invited to compete at the Dance World Cup in Germany but, due to a lack of funds, she couldn\u2019t go.<\/p>\n<p>Funds are once again a problem for the youngster.<\/p>\n<p>She needs to raise R30 000 in order to take part.<\/p>\n<p>The family is trying to come up with ways to raise funds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am appealing to the community and local businesses to sponsor me and help me realise this dream,\u201d Michela said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo compete would mean more to me than anyone will ever know.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt would be a life-changing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/156528\/delville-dancer-shines-at-world-freestyle-championships\/\">Delville dancer shines at World Freestyle Championships<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/134930\/studio-showcases-its-talent-in-top-competition\/\">Studio showcases its talent in top competition<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Michela added she is extremely excited and feels privileged that they chose her to be part of the South African team.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen I dance I express myself and my feelings. It is like my own type of meditation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Michela wants to open a dance studio one day and teach children from less privileged backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know what it\u2019s like to grow up less privileged and not be able to attend a studio. Many children have talent &#8211; they just have nowhere to nurture it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>When she is not dancing, Michela loves to take part in sport, listen to music and spend time with her friends.<\/p>\n<p>Her parents and siblings, Simon\u00e9 (24) and Romano (18), support her dancing dream.<\/p>\n<p>If you can help Michela attend the international dance competition in Serbia, email her at michelaperdichizzi@gmail.com<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-157869 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/08\/10\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/attachment\/31gcngeneralmich_23272\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_23272-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-157871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_23272-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_23272-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_23272-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_23272.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-157871'>\n\t\t\t\tTalented dancer Michela Perdichizzi\u00a0needs sponsors to help her attain her dream of competing overseas.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/08\/10\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/attachment\/31gcngeneralmich_08599\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_08599-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-157872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_08599-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_08599-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_08599-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_08599.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-157872'>\n\t\t\t\tMichela Perdichizzi\u00a0(21) is a popping animation dancer (hip hop).\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/08\/10\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/attachment\/img_20170324_130230_232\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/IMG_20170324_130230_232-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-158112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/IMG_20170324_130230_232-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/IMG_20170324_130230_232-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-158112'>\n\t\t\t\tMichela Perdichizzi (21).\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/08\/10\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/attachment\/13653250_10202004467868758_5674245123847618417_o\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/13653250_10202004467868758_5674245123847618417_o-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-158111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/13653250_10202004467868758_5674245123847618417_o-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/13653250_10202004467868758_5674245123847618417_o-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-158111'>\n\t\t\t\tMichela Perdichizzi (21).\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/08\/10\/international-stage-beckons-michela\/attachment\/31gcngeneralmich_92261\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_92261-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-157870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_92261-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_92261-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_92261-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/08\/31GCNGENERALMICH_92261.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-157870'>\n\t\t\t\tMichela Perdichizzi\u00a0(21) has been selected to compete in the Dance Fest Novi SAD taking place in Serbia, in November.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Contact the 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