This year’s Jikinya Dance Festival was held in Beitbridge on 22 November at Wellton Primary School. Schools showcased sterling performances that were a clear indication that schools are investing in promoting Zimbabwean dances as well as working towards ensuring that varied cultures are appreciated and safeguarded. The results were as follows:

1.Chipindura Primary School(Mashonaland Central), Floating Trophy, monetary prize and Medals for each of the participating children and their teachers.

2.St Joseph Primary School (Mashonaland East), Floating Trophy, monetary prize and Medals for each of the participating children and their teachers.

3.Mhanyame Primary School (Mashonaland West) Floating Trophy, monetary prize and Medals for each of the participating children and their teachers.

4.ZRP Support Primary School (Harare) Floating Trophy, monetary prize and Medals for each of the participating children and their teachers.

Chipindura Primary School from Mashonaland Central also won the Prof Hope Sadza Trophy for Outstanding Common Dance.

Most Harmonious Group ,Mhanyame Primary School (Mashonaland West)

Best Costume, Matshayisikova Primary School (Bulawayo)

Individual Prizes
Best Boy Dancer Rasulu Makuya (Mhanyame Primary
School- Mashonaland West)

Best Girl Dancer Stella Mlambo (Lwendulu Primary
School Matebeleland North)

Best Drummer Simbarashe Mkhwebu (Chiedza
Primary School – Midlands)

Best Coach Eunice Ngwarirai Chipindura Primary
School (Mashonaland Central)