Durban Parents Hire Professional Videographer to Capture Son's Matric Dance Preparations, SA Blown Away

• A professionally taken video of a young Michaelhouse matriculant preparing for his matric dance has gone viral
• Jordan's parents hired a professional videographer to capture him getting dressed and ready for his special night
• Mthembeni 'Msay' Mavundla of Msay Wedding Films told Briefly News that the video proves that Matric dances are more than just formal events
• Many South African netizens were impressed by the video footage and responded in awe to the post

The matric dance is a major milestone in a young person's life, and parents often want to make it as special as possible for their child. In some cases, this means going all out and spending a lot of money.

Video beautifully captures pupils matric dance preps

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One Michaelhouse matriculant, Jordan, had his parents hire a professional videographer to capture him getting dressed and ready at a beautiful apartment before the big night.

The footage, which is like a scene out of a sophisticated music video, shows the picturesque venue, Jordan's suit and accessories before proceeding to show him getting dressed with the help of his parents.

"We had so much fun with Jordan as we were capturing the preparations of his Matric Dance at Michaelhouse," the TikTok post was captioned by the videographers @msayweddingfilms.

Videographer behind Jordan's video shares about the visual stunning project

Speaking to Briefly News, Mthembeni 'Msay' Mavundla of Msay Wedding Films, said Jordan's Matric dance video was set at the prestigious Michael House.

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"The direction seamlessly modernises Matric dance videos, transforming them into cinematic music video-style productions.

"This video goes the extra mile in showcasing that Matric is undeniably one of the most treasured memories of high school life," Msay shared.

According to the videographer, the video is a testament to the idea that Matric dances are more than just formal events.

"They're experiences that deserve to be celebrated in a truly remarkable fashion," he added.

South Africans react to video of matric dance prep with awe

Many Mzansi netizens were impressed by how stunning the video footage was and responded in awe to the post. Others were amazed by how special the young man's matric dance preparations were.

Zailous said:

"A whole movie is wild."

Nakie wrote:

"It's giving my parents planned me."

Imogen (books version) replied:

"He’s so Michealhouse."

Miceala commented:

"This goes hard."

Ngimmeheebiejeebies wrote:

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"This is so adorable! I remember the videography for my MD shame."

Zach Philander replied:

"This is dope."

Mzansi teacher turns into fairy godmother to help poor learners with matric dance donations

In another story, Briefly News reported that matric dance balls are a tradition in South Africa and are seen as a rite of passage for students. They are a chance for students to mark their transition from high school to adulthood.

A South African teacher has made it his mission to go above and beyond for his needy learners.

In a video posted on TikTok, Rodney Hood (@rodney.g.hood) shares how he always tries to help learners who cannot afford to go to their matric dance by means of donations.

Source: Briefly News