Dance Academy
On the 27 May, all the BCDA students gathered to perform at the 2026 BCDA Assessment Night. There was a large mix of styles including Contemporary, Hip hop, Ballet and Jazz. The night was full of fun, quick changes and laughter with friends. Some standout performances included the mixed Hip Hop and Ballet troupe, the Year 7 Jazz, the Year 8 Jazz and the Mega Troupe.
Each dance showcased the students’ hard work and commitment, with polished technique and confident stage presence.
Parents, friends and teachers cheered from the audience as the dancers moved smoothly from one move to the next, ending the evening on a high note. Overall, the night was enjoyable and memorable for both the performers and the audience.
Olivia Lawrence – Year 7 Class Representative
DanceStar State Final
When we went to state finals emotions were high. Personally, I was so excited because we had worked so hard to get where we were but for me it wasn’t about getting through but seeing how much as a team we had improved. On stage the vibes and feelings were high, and everyone had so much fun. Afterwards, when we found out we made it through, I will never forget the smiles and happiness that filled the room. The next step to nationals is going to be very exciting and a great opportunity!
Amelia Alderton – Year 9 Class Representative
Congratulations to soloists Millie Berwick, Mikayla Ballard, Sienna Doolin, Isabella Hawkins, Haven Smith and Elizabeth Lawrence for making it through to Nationals with their solo performances!
Congratulations to our Year 9 class, VET 1/2 class, VET 3/4 class and VET Year 3 class for making it through to Nationals which will be held on the Sunshine Coast at the end of August!
VET Dance visit to Berwick Primary School
Our Year 12 VET Dance Certificate III students recently had the opportunity to visit Berwick Primary School to deliver a dance workshop for their Year 6 students. This experience allowed our students to put their learning into practice by developing and leading engaging dance activities while building their confidence as emerging educators and performers.
The workshop was a wonderful example of our college values in action. Students demonstrated aspiration by stepping into leadership roles, fostered a sense of belonging by creating an inclusive and supportive environment, strengthened community connections through their work with local primary students and showed diligence and excellence in the preparation and delivery of their lessons.
It was fantastic to see our students positively representing the college and sharing their passion for dance with younger learners. We are incredibly proud of the professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment they displayed throughout the session and look forward to providing more opportunities for them to engage with and contribute to the wider community.
Berwick College Choreographic Competition
Our annual Berwick College Choreographic Competition is quickly approaching with students already underway planning and creating their own choreography. This competition showcases student agency in dance and allows students to explore their own personal movement. We welcome all Berwick College students to enter, not just our academy students. Please see our flyer or come and see Ms Quenette in the PAC office.
Students will compete on July 17 from 3:30 pm in the Performing Arts Centre
Melissa Quenette
Dance Academy Director