Five dance groups to compete

Five dance groups from Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus will compete in local and state competitions this year.

Dance coordinator Ms Nerrida Lewis said she aimed to develop the subject even further at the school this year.

"This year we have three keen dance teachers working with five dance groups," Ms Lewis said.

"The Year 7 ensemble will be run by Ms Hodges who has returned from maternity leave.

"We had 58 students audition for the ensemble, three of whom were boys.

"This is an overwhelming response and Ms Hodges should be congratulated on her efforts for getting the group up and running so early in the year.

"The Year 7 tap group and the Year 8 sport group will be coordinated by Ms Martin.

"I will be working with the Year 9 dance elective class and Year 9 sport group as well as coordinating the programs and subjects

"The Year 9 sport group have already started a contemporary piece and the Year 9 dance elective group are working on something new and innovative.

"All groups will audition for the Central Coast Dance Festival and some will also audition for Showcase and Hunter Schools Dance Festival.

"I have aimed to develop dance further this year and at the moment the Year 9 dance elective girls are also trying to learn a routine for Star Struck.

"A boys dance group is also planned for 2009 and a workshop has been organised for week five of term with a professional male dancer.

"Our first opportunity to perform occurs in week seven of term at Peninsula Relay For Life.

"I am hoping 2009 gives more and more opportunities for our talented students."

Newsletter, 26 Feb 2009 Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus