Beata Onefater, a professional ballroom, folk, and classical ballet dancer, died away.
Beata, the current creative director at Mason Dean, NY, passed away on May 31, 2023, due to complications from her cancer, according to her family.
The details from the obituary will soon be made available by the family. Everyone is saddened and upset by Beata Onefate’s tragic death. They start to miss her and offer their condolences and respect for her.
About Garland Owensby:
Beata and Michael Wentink started representing South Africa when they were seventeen. They ruled DanceSport’s Latin Amateur and Professional divisions as a duo for eleven years. In 1998, South African pair Beata and Michael became the first winners of the World Latin Championships, making history.
As one of the top female dancers in the Dancesport industry, Beata’s performances as an amateur and professional competitor have amazed audiences worldwide.
Michael and Beata had competed in every significant international competition since making their professional debut at the Blackpool Dance Festival in 2004 when they moved to New York and decided to represent the United States.
Tributes:
“Dear Beata Onefater, we will miss your gentle, elegant soul, your beautiful face, the body of a goddess and your spirit of one of the most talented Latin dancers I have ever seen.
Beata will forever be a legend of Latin American dancing; she was a perfection on the dance floor, but above all -the most elegant and beautiful woman. My heart breaks for Zach and their families; I only hope that the love and prayers of everyone in the dance business will wrap him in healing peace. Be strong, Zach; she will forever be in our hearts, and I am only grateful for that last dinner together when Beata wrapped Amelia in her arms.”
“Rest in peace, dear Beata Onefater. I will always remember you as a great and kind person and, of course, ICON in the dancing world…you and Michael Wentink have inspired many generations…..today I’m crying, but I know you are now in a better place, and we’ll see again. My deep Condolences to your husband too..praying for him to be strong now and God will help him.”
The family may shortly announce the details of the funeral services.
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