{"id":5185,"date":"2025-09-25T03:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T03:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc-futuris\/?post_type=article&#038;p=5185"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:14:01","slug":"wakakirri-dancers-success","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc-futuris\/article\/wakakirri-dancers-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Wakakirri Dancers Success!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Senior School \u2013\u00a0\u2018<em>Sam I Am\u2019<\/em>, Receives State Story Award and National Nomination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MLC School\u2019s Senior Years Wakakirri entry, <em>Sam I Am<\/em>, has been awarded the<strong> NSW State Storytelling Award<\/strong> and nominated for the <strong>National Panel,<\/strong> with results to be announced in Term 4.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Centred on themes of self-acceptance and identity, <em>Sam I Am<\/em> follows a character\u2019s journey from conformity to self-expression. The production earned seven awards, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This recognition reflects the dedication of our dancers, backstage crew, and staff, whose creativity and collaboration brought this powerful story to life. We are incredibly proud of their achievement and look forward to the national results.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spirit of Wakakirri Award<\/li>\n<li>NSW State Storytelling Award<\/li>\n<li>Ensemble Award for Dance Performance<\/li>\n<li>Ensemble Award for Group Dance<\/li>\n<li>Lead Cast Award for Performance in Acting\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lead Cast Award for Performance in Dance<\/li>\n<li>Production Award for Sets and Props<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We now eagerly await the National results to be announced next term. Regardless of the outcome, we are incredibly proud of our dancers for sharing such a meaningful story.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo Credit: WinkiPop Media<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Click on image gallery for full size images.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5185 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0470.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0470-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0550.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0550-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0570.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0570-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0582.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/WAKA-NSW-29JUL25-0582-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Earlier this term, 85 excited dancers from Years 3 to Year 6 took to the stage at the NIDA Parade Theatre for this year\u2019s Junior School Wakakirri performance. Representing MLC School through their involvement in the Jazz, Contemporary, and Ballet Co-curricular Dance Ensembles, these students delivered a heartwarming and imaginative retelling of the classic nursery rhyme <em>Humpty Dumpty<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Through expressive expressions and well-polished ensemble work, supporting our lead dancer <strong>Ariana<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>(Year 6), the Junior School Wakakirri students brought Humpty\u2019s journey to life, highlighting themes of courage, resilience, and the power of supportive friendship. Their performance celebrated the idea that setbacks can be overcome with determination and support, leaving a lasting impression on all who watched.<\/p>\n<p>The power of their message was clearly articulated on the evening by our three public speaking representatives, <strong>Aashani <\/strong>(Year 6), <strong>Carlyn <\/strong>(Year 6) and <strong>Qaylah<\/strong>\u00a0(Year 6) who were awarded the <strong>Best Public Speaking<\/strong> Award. One of only two awards presented on the evening. This honour reflects the students\u2019 confidence, clarity, and ability to communicate their story with conviction and heart.<\/p>\n<p>We are incredibly proud of our Junior School dancers for their creativity, courage, and collaboration to stage this piece with the support of our incredible co-curricular dance staff. \u2018<em>After the Fall\u2019<\/em> was a true celebration of collaboration and character, and a wonderful representation of MLC School.<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on image gallery for full size images.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-5185 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/JS-Wakakirri-Composite.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/JS-Wakakirri-Composite-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/748742-Q1.Wakakirri_10_image_download.WAKA-NSW-06AUG25-1100.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"Photo by WinkiPoP Media\rwww.winkipopmedia.com.au\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/748742-Q1.Wakakirri_10_image_download.WAKA-NSW-06AUG25-1100-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>Photo by WinkiPoP Media\rwww.winkipopmedia.com.au<\/figcaption>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/748742-Q1.Wakakirri_10_image_download.WAKA-NSW-06AUG25-1089.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"Photo by WinkiPoP Media\nwww.winkipopmedia.com.au\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/748742-Q1.Wakakirri_10_image_download.WAKA-NSW-06AUG25-1089-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>Photo by WinkiPoP Media\nwww.winkipopmedia.com.au<\/figcaption>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/748742-Q1.Wakakirri_10_image_download.WAKA-NSW-06AUG25-1050.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"Photo by WinkiPoP Media\nwww.winkipopmedia.com.au\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/09\/748742-Q1.Wakakirri_10_image_download.WAKA-NSW-06AUG25-1050-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>Photo by WinkiPoP Media\nwww.winkipopmedia.com.au<\/figcaption>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><em><strong>\u2013 Jenna Skepper<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nMLC School Dance Coordinator<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior School \u2013\u00a0\u2018Sam I Am\u2019, Receives State Story Award and National Nomination MLC School\u2019s Senior Years Wakakirri entry, Sam I Am, has been awarded the NSW State Storytelling Award and nominated for the National Panel, with results to be announced in Term 4.\u00a0 Centred on themes of self-acceptance and 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