Bio
Jeanette Maphafo is a South African dancer best known as one of the Top 16 contestants on the second season of the SABC1 reality competition So You Think You Can Dance, in 2010.
So You Think You Can Dance Q&A
City
Pretoria
Profession
She's a dancer and teaches Latin in her club. She is also studying Psychology, specialising in Psychological Counselling part time at UNISA.
Dance history
She started dancing in 2004 and competitively late in 2004, dancing only Latin, in a federation called FEDANSA. She was also chosen to represent South Africa in Finland and Asia.
Why should Jeanette be SA's favourite dancer?
She has what it takes to win this competition.
Favourite dance genre
Latin dancing
Dance accolades/trophies/titles
She has received trophies from the FEDANSA competition
She has also represented South Africa in Finland - came second in three dance competitions and number 42 in South Africa.
What would you do with the prize money?
She would open her own company, share some with her family and friends and fulfil her dreams with the rest.
What makes her stand out in the competition?
She will be bringing in different elements of Latin dance.
Family background
She is an only child.
Audition process
She auditioned in Johannesburg, but is originally from a township called Soshanguve in Pretoria.
Profession if not dancing
She loves art, but singing is something she would focus on.
Impression of the South African dance scene
Performing to people.
What would winning So You Think You Can Dance mean to Jeanette?
It would be like a dream come true to her, because it's a very big title.
Inspiration
Karina Smirnoff from the USA. She's also a Latin dancer and dances with Slavik Kryklyvyy.
Challenges faced
The most difficult thing she's ever had to overcome was the death of her grandmother, she was the most important person in her life. It was difficult for her to accept that her grandmother was no longer living.
What makes her happy
Making a difference to another person's life.
Message for potential fans
Working hard and practice makes you perfect and a winner. And when you have a dream don't be afraid to step up and do it.
South African charity close to her heart
Orphaned children and children that have AIDS.