LIESL TOWNSEND

Liesl Townsend is the Joint ICDF Coordinator, bringing decades of leadership in Christian dance. She trained under Rosemary Raw, the founder of CDFSA, and has been shaping dance ministries since 1981. Serving on the CDFSA committee from 1988, she was elected National Coordinator in 2009, playing a key role in establishing dance groups and networks across South Africa.

Liesl has represented South Africa at ICDF Conferences worldwide, presenting workshops and co-developing the ICDF Diploma in Ministry Introductory Course. Since her appointment as Joint ICDF Coordinator in 2019, she has driven global initiatives with Sue Sutherland, including leadership mentoring, online workshops, and the ICDF’s Newsflash and Magazine publications.

With a background in Social Work and Coaching, Liesl uses music and movement to facilitate healing. She founded the “UTHANDO” program, providing a creative space for emotional expression and restoration through dance.