Dance

Dance Festivals

Term Two has been very busy for our Dance Groups. We auditioned for two Dance Festivals and were accepted in to both. 

In week 7, we performed at the Synergy Dance Festival held at Penrith Panthers Leagues Club and in week 9 we performed at the In the Spotlight Dance Festival at the Seymour Centre. These festivals promote dance education and syllabus-based learning in NSW public primary and high schools. This year, our dance groups explored the themes of ‘surviving difficult times’ and ‘paying tribute to the heroes of the last two years’.

This was a huge undertaking as this was the first time for many of our students to perform on a stage in front of a large audience. To say I am proud is an understatement! Their performances were amazing and even at times, a crowd favourite. I would like to thank the staff and parents who attended the performances. Your support is greatly appreciated. I would also like to thank Ms Pinder and Mr Roberts for their support of dance as well as Mr Swindells and Mr Suljevic in attending the performances.

I would like to congratulate all students involved for their efforts, enthusiasm, leadership and inclusivity in making these opportunities so memorable.

Shining Stars

Our Shining Stars dance and art groups have been involved in workshops during Term 2 learning new skills and preparing for their showcase in Term 3 at Campbelltown Arts Centre. Shining Stars is a creative arts program for Kindergarten to Year 12 public school students with a disability. It provides opportunities for students to engage in a relevant program that caters to the needs, interests and abilities of each student.

The Shining Stars Dance students worked with Ms Cattanach as their tutor at Ashcroft Public School. Other schools involved in our ensemble are Ashcroft Public School, Middleton Grange Public School, Liverpool West Public School and Cecil Hills High School. Without giving too much away, our dance explores the idea of traveling through outer space. We can’t wait to perform it in Term 3.

Ms K Cattanach

Dance Co-ordiantor