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RAPHAEL - World Champion Juniors 2011
On 21 May 2011 I was able to win for the second time a world champion title. This time I was successful in the juniors category.
In early April, on the World Dance Tour (Zell am See, Austria) Raphael qualified for the ESDU World Dance Championship in Porec. With great zeal he had completed hundreds of hours of training. He perfected his self-created choreography "Rhythm of Life". This year Raphael entered into the junior class. So he chose as his training focus to increase the technical difficulty level. On Easter weekend at the International Tap Dance Festival in Zurich Raphael has participated in workshops. Highly motivated and ideal prepared Raphael came to Porec.
As in the previous year it was important for Raphael, to prepare himself with relaxed training in the near neighborhood. In addition to his own tap dance practice on the days before his championship appearance, he also participated in workshops which were offered by the ESDU.
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| Dollie Henry: We know you love it! | Storm: phenomenal moves, super act. |
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| Santu Mamona: Cool and funny workshops | Mariano Carlini complimented after award ceremony |
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International famous dancers communicated competence and knowledge to interested kids like Raphael and Darian (Raphael's brother): |
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On Saturday, May 21st 2011, it was time. The category "tap dance" is on competition program.
At 8 o'clock gates of the Intersport-hall opens. Preparing and waiting ...
9 o'clock: The competition begins with the children (solo, duo / trio, group). Raphael and the Dance Company is waiting backstage.
9:30: The Junior Solos: It begins with a colleague from South Africa. Then Raphael: he dances sovereign his "Rhythm of Life". Although the hall is not fully filled at the early hour, the audience acknowledged Raphael's performance noticeably loud. Once again after Raphael, a colleague from South Africa's turn. Raphael is happy in the dressing room, where he is greeted enthusiastically by his family. Later the tap dance coach of the South African delegation even congratulated Raphael.
Sunday, from 02 pm: Award ceremonies. At 03:28 pm The moderator calls one by one of the two South African dancers to the podium. And then: "And the Winner is ... Rhythm of Life!" Raphael did it! This is the reward for much hard work during the last months, a technically challenging choreography which Raphael has developed by himself so creative and conjured up with so much love for tap dancing to the stage. Congratulations! It is a pleasure to assist you. All the best for your future,wish you your parents and Darian!
RAPHAEL - Champion 2011
At the "ESDU World Dance Tour 2011" Raphael is for the first time in the junior age group. And he wins his category "Tap Dance/Solo/Junior". Raphael is Austrian Champion 2011 and qualified for the World Championship.
On April 2nd 2011 the World Dance Tour of the ESDU stops in Zell am See. It's not only the Austrian Championship, it's the only possibility to qualify in Austria for the ESDU World Dance Masters in Porec, Croatia. About 1000 dancers show their contributions. Two of this come from the "Dance Company". Raphael Rojko starts in Tap Dance/Solo/Junior. With his champion title and the World Champion qualification he could achieve his goals. Now he looks forward hopefully. After his title in children age group last year, Raphael sees the challenge now in category Tap Dance/Solo/Junior of the World Dance Masters 2011 in Porec.
The choreography for "Rhythm of Life" is of course again by Raphael himself.
RAPHAEL - World Champion Children 2010
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With my 12 years I wrote the choreography by myself. The music which I've chosen is cutted by me. Before the big happening it's natural for me to train continously and to increase my training. On my trip to Croatia, we stopped in Carinthia, where I took a training visit to Marco Schnabl for mental strengthening. In Porec, I took the time to prepare me in the rehersal rooms. |
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On late Friday afternoon it was time. I was perfectly prepared, a little tense but in a good mood. When I entered the stage I was fully concentrated and then I danced my "Steps to Eternity". As two minutes later my father took to receive me behind the stage, I could no longer feel the ground beneath my feet. There were moments of tension for me, but also the most beautiful feelings of happiness. I was satisfied. My mother and my brother came to the dressing room to congratulate me. They have watched my tap dance from the stands. In these moments, I was not thinking about competitors, but was just still happy to have danced with passion. |
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It was not only a highly successful sporting week in Porec. The five-day event for me and my family was very impressive and instructive for the future. On the edge of the competition I took part in workshops by internationally renowned dancers. I am glad that I have been remembered to Dollie Henry (choreographer, dancer, jazz dance - Britain, New York) and Mariano Carlini (Italy, USA., dancer, musical). Both confirmed to me, that I've developed me over the last year very strong. Encouraged by the words of appreciation from so knowledgeable personalities, I felt my desire for taking the best position, changing legitimately to hope. Finally, my dream came true at the Awards Ceremony. My "Steps to Eternity" brought me to the highest level of the winning podium. I would like to thank all people who have supported me and made it possible for me to get that far! |
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I was not the only dancer in my family who experienced exciting moments: my brother Darian Rojko joined with his partner Elena Granata as a duo in the category for minis in classical ballet at the competition. That the two had qualified in their first championship year ever, is very considerable. With their vice-champion title, they can be very proud. Congratulations to Darian, Elena and her coach and choreographer Giulia Granata. |
RAPHAEL - Champion 2010
2010 for the first time Austrian Champion and nominated as talent of the competition.
