Co-curricular Spotlight: Dance Academy
The Dance Academy at the College continues to grow from strength to strength, with over 175 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 involved across ballet, jazz, hip hop, acro, cheer and musical theatre. This year has been filled with performances, workshops, competitions and tours that have given our students rich opportunities to shine.
Highlights
Our dancers have taken to many stages this year, representing the College with excellence and pride. They performed at the MISA Dance Festival and the Independent Dance Festival, whilst also achieving outstanding results at the Dynamic Song and Dance Festival:
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1st place: Birds Set Free, A Little Party and Alice
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2nd place: The 30th, Bonjour and Hit The Road Jack
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3rd place: Wings
The Junior Troupe also impressed at the Platinum Dance Competition in Dural, receiving Highly Commended for both of their routines, a wonderful achievement for our younger performers.
A major highlight of the year was the Queensland Tour, where students performed at Dreamworld, visited Nambour Christian College, Mitchelton State High School, Dance Force, and Dynamite Dance Studios. A particularly moving moment was participating in a local ANZAC service, where students represented the College with great pride and respect.
Growing Program
The College Dance program has continued to expand in exciting ways. Stage 5 Elective Dance will be offered for the first time next year, giving students a pathway to develop their skills within the academic curriculum. Alongside this, several new coaches have joined our team of dedicated dance staff this term, each bringing fresh expertise in their specialised style and enhancing the learning opportunities available to our students.
Holiday Workshop
Most recently, the Holiday Dance Workshop brought together students from both inside and outside the College for a week of high-energy classes across acro, cheer, musical theatre, jazz, hip hop and ballet. It was a joyful celebration of dance and community, and we are excited to announce that the program will return in the next school holidays. Keep an eye out for our guest teachers and new styles on offer, and don’t forget to bring a friend along for a fun day out!
Looking Ahead
The year is far from over, with plenty still to come. Students are now preparing for the South West Festival, where a number of ensembles will perform, alongside the debut of our youngest group, the K–2 Cheer team. Their energy and enthusiasm will be a fitting reminder of the joy at the heart of dance. Be sure to come along and check them out on the day.
The year will culminate in the Annual Dance Concert on Monday 10 November, where over 150 students will perform for family and friends. For many, it will be their first time dancing under lights, in costume, and in front of a live audience, a spectacular celebration of the talent, dedication, and creativity of our Dance Academy.
I want to commend the outstanding work of our dance staff, expertly led by Mrs Whitelaw. Their passion and dedication to our students is wonderful to see, and we are very fortunate to have them working with us at the College.
Mr Luke Robinson
Director of Co-curricular