Ingrid Van Niekerk

Ms. Van Niekerk has a passion for supporting young women’s endeavors and fostering youth development through philanthropy. When her daughter came to her with the idea of a program to provide dance education in underserved communities, she and her husband Michael jumped at the chance to give back. Ingrid has been the main organizer and head of IDE since its founding.

Michael Samson

Mr. Samson has worked along side his wife and daughter to help IDE in its mission to bring dance to Cape Town and Namibia.

Susan Montiel

Ms. Montiel provides legal guidance, consulting, and general support to IDE as a member of the charity’s board.

Thandeka Mmusi

Ms. Mmusi serves to help make choices and support IDE as a member of the charity’s board.

Lauren Parks

Ms. Parks serves to help make choices and support IDE as a member of the charity’s board.