Let's Dance !!

NSW Public Schools State Dance Ensemble

Auditions are complete and selections are in and Cowra High have 4 successful students.

CONGRATULATIONS to Erika Sullivan (Yr 12), Amelia Clements (Yr 9), Mollie Thompson (Yr 9) and Keira Buckley (Yr 8)

This is the highest achievement possible for NSW school dance and they will be off to Sydney to rehearse throughout the year for the State Dance Festival and NSW Schools Spectacular.

Well done girls! Cowra High School is proud of you.

Contemporary Ensemble

Our Contemporary Ensemble have started working with the amazing Ange French.  Titled

"And suddenly I realised I had forgotten the smell of rain", this work explores the impact of the drought on communities, environments and future generations to come. 

We cannot wait to see this piece up on stage later this term performing at Western NSW Dance Festival.

Schools Spectacular Feature Dancers Live Auditions 2019

Seven students from Cowra High School are through to the live auditions in four styles of Dance.   They will be travelling to Sydney for the Live Auditions throughout May.

Congratulations and Chookas to:

Nicola Carter:  Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop

Erika Sullivan:  Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop

Victoria King:  Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz

Amy Gruessing:  Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theatre

Zoe Budge:  Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop

Lucy Murray:  Classical Ballet

Mollie Thompson:  Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theatre

Congratulations to Nicola Carter Year 12 successful selection into featured dancer in Hip Hop, Contemporary and Jazz.

Working with Hope

Some of our lucky dancers got to work with ex-student Hope Martin Edgar in the style of musical theatre.

Hope is studying full-time at Ed5 in Sydney and has come back to pass on her knowledge and skills.

It is always lovely to see ex-students coming back and sharing with us.  Thanks Hope for your excellent choreography.

Cowra Eisteddfod 2019

Cowra High School was well represented in the School Dance sections of the Cowra Eisteddfod winning All Three sections.

Section 374 – Secondary Schools Year 11/12

Cowra High school Stage 6 Ensemble – First place with 88 marks.

Dancers:  Nicola Carter, Chloe Fricker, Maisie Thompson, Millie Casey, Erika Sullivan, Victoria King, Brigette Healy and Ashleigh Saunders.

Section 373 – Secondary Schools Year 7 – 10

Cowra High School Jazz Ensemble – First Place with 87 marks.

Dancers:  Isabelle Thompson, Bridie Smith, Lilly Smith, Georgia Williams, Kaili Buckley, Allie Melhuish, Callie Bridges, Millie Hampton, Jacqueline Long, Keira Buckley, Emma Clements, Amelia Clements, Mollie Thompson, Lucy Murray, Zoe Budge, Amy Gruessing, Zara McKenzie, Maddison Stone,  Kate Rowston, Nashwa Bakini and Lowanna Murray.

Section 375 – Secondary Schools Open Dance

Cowra High School Musical Theatre Ensemble - First place with 91 marks.

Dancers:  Callie Bridges, Georgia Williams, Bridie Smith, Isabelle Thompson, Kaili Buckley, Lilly Smith, Millie Hampton, Allie Melhuish, Keira Buckley, Jacqueline Long, Mollie Thompson, Zara McKenzie, Maddison Stone and Nashwa Bakini.

A very special mention to Penny Smith and Melissa Thompson for the organisation and assistance with our AMAZING 7-10 costumes.  Thank you Mr Embroidery Cowra – The T-Shirts look AMAZING!!

Thank you to all parents for their sewing skills for the Musical Theatre piece.