Dance

Congratulations to Vishaka Iyer of Year 12 who was invited to perform for the Indian Prime Minister Mr Modi and was attended by both Prime Ministers from India and Australia along with Premier Chris Minns. The event was at the Qudos Bank Arena at Olympic Park with a crowd of about 20,000 people. Vishaka said it was an honour to be invited to perform as a group at this event with her other dance buddies and showcase the Indian culture.

Vishaka has also just been offered a residency for 2024 which is a grant to be mentored by one of the senior-most and acclaimed dancers in India, Priyadarshini Govind. The residency runs in blocks of time with Ms Govind over 6 months where she will develop a solo work with a running time of 30 to 40 minutes. This will be showcased at Monash University in Melbourne in 2024 and in a couple of other venues, potentially including Singapore and India.

This grant has been offered to me by IPAC (Indian Performing Arts committee) Singapore. Vishaka had to pitch a couple of concepts to a selection panel. Vishaka currently studies HSC Dance at the College and is our first student to do Bharatanatyam for her Major Study Performance.

DanceLife Unite Eisteddfod – Friday 26 May

Last Friday 26 May, Pymble Dance competed at ‘DanceLife Unite’, and what a way to start the Eisteddfod Season! Pymble’s dance troupes showcased their remarkable skills and achieved outstanding results. We are so are thrilled to announce that every troupe placed in their respective categories.

Among the exceptional performances, the Jazz White routine, characterised by dynamic choreography and seamless execution, was the highest scoring routine of the night, and were crowned the Regional Champions of the Schools Sections. A well-deserved recognition of their exceptional talent and dedication.

Seeing the efforts of the dancers and their teachers pay off at the Eisteddfod was a truly gratifying experience. Countless hours of rehearsals, fine-tuning, and honing their craft culminated in an evening that showcased the exceptional talent nurtured within the Pymble Dance community. We applaud every dancer for her commitment and congratulate each ensemble for their resounding success.

As we celebrate these remarkable achievements, Pymble Dance are gearing up our Secondary troupes for ‘Sydney Eisteddfod’ this weekend. We wish them the best of luck and have every confidence that their passion, skill, and hard work will once again shine on stage regardless of the adjudication!