Willie Venter

Owner, The Producers of Performing

Born in South Africa

He was Stage director and choreographer of Huisgenoot Skouspel (Skouspel Plus) 2000 - 2010, as well as "You" and "Tempo (Huisgenoot) Awards" 2005-2008. "Kaapse Jol" 2007, "Heroes Awards" 2007, Shoprite Checkers Awards 2006 - 2009. Since he started, Willie Venter has been entrusted with the very biggest of live television productions in the country. Worked with acclaimed camera director Julia Knowles from the UK as Stage Director for 16th Annual South African Music Awards 2010 (VL Productions) Choreographed the flashmobs of Vodacom - Bafana (JR - Make the cirlcle bigger). Amstel"s - Soweto flashmob at Baragwanath taxi rand). First ever flashmob in Ghana for Vodafone. All within 2 weeks before the Worldcup opening - 2010 Has acted as choreographer from 2002 - 2010 on the current television production "7de Laan", and was also involved in the 2006 Sanlam SA Fashion Week held at the Sandton Convention Center, South Africa. Willie Venter was approached to direct and choreograph the first ever combined "Miss South Africa / Miss South Africa Teen pageant" (Sun International) held at the Sun City Superbowl in December 2003 - 2005. He also Choreographed his dance group for the Miss South Africa / Miss South Africa Teen 2004. His Dance Choreography is rated among those of international choreographers. As a well known Director (Producer), Performer and Choreographer, he is one of the few - if not the only - that has the ability to adapt to versatile environments and tasks. Willie is owner and manager of the successful career of On-Que, one of the best up and coming artists in South Africa - www.on-que.co.za. Willie was Director of Kurt Darren's Sama award winning live DVD 2008, as well as the creative force (Directing and Choreography) behind the mega successful dvd of Juanita du Plessis Platinum DVD, 2009. Because of his creativity and understanding of his clients needs, most clients respect his work and say "if you haven't worked with Willie Venter, you don't know what quality is"! Extensive travel to countries, i.e. USA "New York City - Broadway" is undertaken to remain in touch and informed regarding changing trends within the entertainment field, in order to transfer new skills and requirements for success to his trainees, enabling them to enjoy successful career development. The wide range of projects and productions choreographed and directed by Willie Venter bear the testimony of his versatility and skill. 7de Laan roadshows and 7de Laan outside performances 2004 - 2009 Face of Emnotweni 2008/ 2009, The Miss South Africa pageant of 2001 and 2003 the Kora All Africa Music Awards (2002), the Miss South Africa Teen pageants of 1999-2002. Willie is also very active in the shelter communities and charity is part of his human relationship. Miss Garden Route 2005 - 2007(charity). Other major successes have been Miss Malaika 2001 (Sun City), 2002 (Harare, Zimbabwe, broadcast to 79 countries) and (Galagher Estates, SA) 2004 - the "Egoli Roadshow" as well as "Mr South Africa" pageants 2000 (Menlyn Arena) and 2001 (Gateway Theatre of Shopping), all for Frontline Productions. Willie Venter also choreographed for "IT Productions" the "RAPPORT" shows at Vodaworld 1999 and 2000 Miss Legs 1998 - 2003 as well as Miss Record 2001 - 2003. Mnet "Face of Africa" 1998 - 1999. Mrs South Africa 2001 - 2006, and Miss Deaf SA 2004 A pleasing aspect of his growth is reflected in the increasing number of projects in the corporate field: He choreographed and Directed "Best of the Boys" 2003, "Blondes" 2003, "Born In the RSA" 2004, "King and Queens of Music" 2005, "Born in the RSA 2" 2005, "Melodies of Love" 2005, "Decades Deelite" 2006, "Born in the RSA", 3 2006 and the hit show "Movin & Shakin" 2006 (rated as one of the best shows in the country) at the Performer Theatre in Pretoria. Willie also scripted and produced the show. He Stage Directed "Calender Boys" 2004. Willie choreographed for theatre "Poppie die Drama" 2004 , "Love Valour and Compassion" 2005, Vaselinetjie, 2010, for Director Henry Mylne and "Dirk en Lindie" 2008 for Chris and Diaan (better known as Ryno and Paula from 7de Laan).