2017 Outstanding Achievements
Some of our young dancer are one step closer to achieving their dreams of becoming professional dancers after being selected for further dance training. We are proud of your achievements.
Some of our young dancers are one step closer to
achieving their dreams of becoming professional dancers after being selected
for further dance training. We are proud of your achievements.
Congratulations to Aimee Nash.
For gaining entrance to the 2017/18 full-time course being offered by Village Nation Performing Arts in Sydney.
Congratulations to Alyssa Sheridan.
In 2017 Alyssa Sheridan began her full-time training when she was chosen to attend the Queensland National Ballet School in Brisbane.
Congratulations to Erin Hickey. 
Erin who has been accepted to further her dance studies at ACPA. The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts is an inspirational centre of training excellence and innovation for dance, music, and acting. Vibrant and diverse, they are the only centre offering courses that incorporate all performing arts genres, including classes dedicated to Indigenous cultural fusion. Erin will begin her training this year, 2018.
For gaining entrance to the 2017/2018 full-time course being offered by Village Nation Performing Arts in Sydney.
Congratulations to Alyssa Sheridan
In 2017 Alyssa began her full-time training when she was chosen to attend the Queensland National Ballet School in Brisbane.
Congratulations to Erin Hickey
Erin has been accepted to further her dance studies at ACPA. The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts is an inspirational centre of training and excellence and innovation for dance, music and acting. Vibrant and diverse, they are the only centre offering courses that will incorporate all performing arts genres, including classes dedicated to Indigenous cultural fusion. Erin will begin her training in 2018.
Congratulations to Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy
For successfully auditioning for the Australian Ballet School Interstate/International Training Program. Bonnie will begin her training this year, 2018. The Interstate/International Training Program is a sector of The Australian Ballet School, providing training opportunities for gifted interstate and international students. It is of great benefit to these students, as they work in a class of only high aptitude peers, with teachers of high renown.
Aside from the training and social experiences gained, involvement in the ITP introduces students to the School's culture and its unique training program. The ITP serves as the most advantageous preparation for possible study in The Australian Ballet School's Full-Time Program commencing at the age of approximately 13 or 14.
2017
2017 Bundaberg Festival of Dance Eisteddfod
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
31st March to 7th April 2017
Classical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Demi Character Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Third place
Lyrical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Classical Improvisation, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Third place
Bonnie received the runner-up Classical Ballet Championship Trophy
Maryborough Eisteddfod
Brolga Theatre
12th to 15th May 2017
Jazz Group, 10 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Isla Baker, Acacia Clough, Brianna Groves, Charlotte Hunter, Sienna O'Brien, Chelsea Riley, Phoebe Smith, Annie Thomas, Katie Thompson
Tap Group, 10 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Isla Baker, Acacia Clough, Brianna Groves, Charlotte Hunter, Phoebe Smith
Jazz Group, 12 years and under
Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy, Caitlin Stoneley, Hollie Thompson
Tap Duo, 12 years and under - Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Very Highly Commended
Classical Ballet Group, 15 years and under - Second place
Shelby Anderson, Maya Middlebrook, Latisha Petts, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy, Erin Riley
Jazz Group, 15 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Charlie Anderson, Shelby Anderson, Jo Lewis, Latisha Petts, Erin Riley, Charli Thompson
Lyrical Group, 15 years and under - Third place
Charlie Anderson, Shelby Anderson, Jo Lewis, Maya Middlebrook, Latisha Petts, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy, Chelsea Riley, Erin Riley, Charli Thompson
Musical Theatre Group, 15 years and under, Any Style of Dance - Highly Commended
Darci Giaquinto, Lily Hunter, Maddie Kennedy, Emily Lewis, Dakoda Smith, Emily Thompson, Jenna White
Jazz Group, 15 years and under - Third place
Ellie Harrington, Lily Hunter, Maddie Kennedy, Emily Lewis, Dakoda Smith, Emily Thompson, Jenna White
Hip Hop Group - Very Highly Commended
Lily Hunter, Maddie Kennedy, Emily Lewis, Dakoda Smith, Emily Thompson, Jenna White
Tap Group, 18 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Holly Graham, Lily Hunter, Maddie Kennedy, Shayna McDowell, Charli Thompson, EmilyThompson
Jazz Group, 18 years and under - Very HighlyCommended
Holly Graham, Erin Hickey, Shayna McDowell, Jasmine Port, Jared Staib
Hip Hop Group, 18 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Holly Graham, Erin Hickey, Shayna McDowell, Jasmine Port, Jared Staib
Lyrical Group, 18 years and under - Second place
Erin Hickey, Lily Hunter, Maddie Kennedy, Emily Lewis, Shayna McDowell, Jasmine Port, Dakoda Smith, Jared Staib, Emily Thompson, Jenna White
Lyrical Group, 18 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Erin Hickey, Maddie Kennedy, Shayna McDowell, Jasmine Port, Jared Staib
Lyrical Group, Open - Highly Commended
Erin Hickey, Shayna McDowell, Jasmine Port, Jared Staib
Tap Trio, 15 years and under - First
Maddie Kennedy, Shayna McDowell, Emily Thompson
Tap Trio, 15 years and under - Second place
Lily Hunter, Dakoda Smith, Charli Thompson
Any Style of Dance Duo, 15 years and under - Second place
Dakoda Smith, Jenna White
Contemporary Duo, 12 years and under - First place
Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy
Tap Duo, 12 years and under - Very Highly Commended
Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy
Any Style of Dance Trio, 18 years and under -Second place
Erin Hickey, Shayna McDowell, Jasmine Port
Demi Character Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Lyrical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - First place
Classical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Lyrical Solo, 18 years and under - Erin Hickey -Third place
Gympie District Eisteddfod
Gympie Civic Centre
28th July to 4th August 2017
Contemporary Duo, 12 years and under - Third place
Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy
Demi Character Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Lyrical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Classical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - First place
Contemporary Solo, years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - Second place
Gladstone Eisteddfod
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
16th to 22nd September 2017
Demi Character Solo, 10 years and under - BonnieQuinn-Hennessy - First place
Lyrical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - First place
Classical Solo, 10 years and under - Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - First place
Classical Improvisation, 10 years and under -Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy - First place
Contemporary Duo, 12 years and under - Third place
Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy
Tap Duo, 12 years and under - Second place
Maya Middlebrook, Bonnie Quinn-Hennessy
Bonnie was awarded the Classical Ballet Aggregate Trophy. Bonnie was awarded the highest mark for a DemiCharacter solo and the highest mark for a Classical Improvisation over all age groups.
2016
2016 Maryborough Eisteddfod
Jazz Solo - Emily Thompson - Highly Commended
Contemporary Solo - Emily Thompson - Highly Commended
Contemporary Duo - Chloe Amarandos and Alyssa-Shae Sheridan -1st Place
Tap Dance - Mr Pinstripe - Second place
Tap Dance - FreedomJazz Group - BurnitupJazz Group - Dance with Somebody - Highly Commended
Jazz Group - Lips are Moving - Highly Commended
Contemporary Group - Fight Song - Second place
Contemporary Group - Tokyo Ghost Storie s- First place
Novelty Group - I Hope I Get It - First place
Neo-Classical Group - Ordinary People - Second place
Neo-Classical Group - Kids - Third place
Any Style - I'm a Good Girl
Any Style - Dancing in September
Any Style - Black Betty
Any Style - Elastic Heart
2016 RAD Classical Ballet Exams
Primary, Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, Intermediate Foundation,Intermediate and Advanced Foundation: All dancersawarded a Distinction or Merit grading.
2016 ADA Jazz and Tap Exams
Jazz - Primary, Grades 2, 4, 5, Bronze Star, Gold Star and Bar to Gold Star.
Tap - Grades 1, 3, 5 and Bronze Star.
Honours with distinction - 12% of students
Honours Plus - 18% of students
Honours - 25% of students
Highly Commended - 20% of students
Commended - 25% of students