A huge congratulations to Samantha Wong who placed 1st at Sydney Eisteddfod in 10 years Classical Ballet and Highly Commended in 10 year Lyrical solos. This is the most prestigious competition in the country and this is a wonderful result!
Congratulations also to Grace Losco who received Highly Commended in the 9 years Jazz Solo. Fantastic achievement!
Two of our students have been selected to perform with The Australian Ballet in their upcoming performances of La Bayadere and The Nutcracker. Both girls are extremely honoured and excited to have this wonderful opportunity to dance at the Sydney Opera House with our national ballet company. Congratulations to Nandini Dhir who will be dancing in La Bayadere and Samantha Wong who will be dancing in The Nutcracker. They will be performing in several shows during November and December.
We will be holding holiday workshops for students in January at our studios. Classes will include Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Tap and a special Boys only day. Further information will be available shortly.
Special congratulations and mention goes to Megan Hilder. Her outstanding achievements in 2010 are as follows:
Ballet exam results were fantastic again this year, with all students from Pre-Primary to Grade 3 receiving honours and a mark of 90 or above. 7 students received a mark of 100 for their exam! Well done!
Two former students, Bonny Barker and Alexandra Utz have graduated with a Certificate IV in Performing Arts after completing 2010 full time at ED5 International.
Niyati Chaukra has been accepted into the full time dance course at Brent Street Performing Arts in 2011.
Former student Amy Coggiola was accepted by audition into Youth Contemporary Company YouMove in 2010.
Congratulations to all the Eisteddfod groups and soloists who performed this year. Our wonderful results are as follows:
Senior Modern Troupe (Iris) – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 3rd Place
Junior Ballet Troupe – 2 x 1st Places, 1 x 2nd Place
Junior Modern Troupe (A New Day) – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x 3rd Place, 1 x HC
Junior Jazz Troupe (This Is Your Night) – 2 x Highly Commended
Senior Contemporary Troupe (Wicked) – 4 x Highly Commended
Senior Jazz Troupe (Bad Romance) – 1 x 4th Place
10/u Classical Trio – 1 x 1st Place
10/u Demi Character Trio – 2 x 1st Places, 1 x 3rd Place
Megan Hilder – Modern Solo – 3 x 1st Places, 2 x 3rd Places, 1 x Highly Commended
Megan Hilder – Demi Character Solo – 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x 3rd Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Megan Hilder – Classical Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 4 x Highly Commended
Amy Lim – Classical Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Amy Lim – Demi Character Solo – 2 x 1st Places, 1 x 3rd Place
Amy Lim – Modern Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Diana McDiarmid – Classical Solo – 2 x 1st Places
Diana McDiarmid – Demi Character Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x Highly Commended
We have 4 students in the Programme for 2012
Megan Hilder – Level 3
Ellen Parker – Level 3
Amy Lim – Level 2
Nandini Dhir – Level 1
Awarded by the Interstate Examiner following 2011 exams, based on the highest marks in NSW Exam Session:
Amy Lim – Winner Grade 4 Ballet Scholarship
Joanna Li – Runner Up Grade 4 Ballet Scholarship
Diana McDiarmid – Winner Grade 5 Ballet Scholarship
Megan Hilder – Runner Up Grade 5 Ballet Scholarship
Genevieve Green – Honorable Mention Grade 5 Ballet
Yennah Chang – Runner Up Grade 6 Ballet Scholarship
Yennah Chang was selected by audition as one of 12 Junior Scholars who were given classes during the year with professional ballet dancers and choreographers.
Students auditioned in front of a live audience, and performed a solo. Selected finalists then performed a solo on stage at the Finals Night. The following students received awards at the finals:
Megan Hilder – Pre-Junior Medal – Equal 2nd Place
Diana McDiarmid – Pre-Junior Medal – Equal 2nd Place
Ellen Parker – Pre-Junior Medal – Honorable Mention
Once again a successful year for our Troupes and Soloists:
Megan Hilder – Modern Solo – 1 x 2nd Place
Megan Hilder – Demi Character Solo – 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Megan Hilder – Classical Solo – 1 x 3rd Place, 4 x Highly Commended
Amy Lim – Classical Solo – 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x 3rd Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Amy Lim – Demi Character Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Amy Lim – Modern Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 4th Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Diana McDiarmid – Classical Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 5th Place
Diana McDiarmid – Demi Character Solo – 1 x 2nd Place
Yennah Chang – Modern Solo – 2 x 1st Places
Yennah Chang – Classical Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x Highly Commended
Lucinda Noble – Demi Character Solo – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x Highly Commended
8/u Jazz Troupe – 3 x Highly Commended
10/u Jazz Troupe – 2 x 3rd Places
10/u Classical Troupe – 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x 3rd Place
12/u Jazz Troupe – 1 x Highly Commended
12/u Classical Troupe – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 2nd Place, 1 x 3rd Place
12/u Contemporary Troupe – 1 x 1st Place, 1 x 2nd Place
12/u Modern Quartet – 2 x 1st Places
Alyssa & Kimberly Walter – Lyrical Duo – 3 x 1st Places, 2 x Highly Commended
Congratulations to Elizabeth Kersten for being selected as a 2011 NAB Dance the Dream winner. Elizabeth submitted her entry and was chosen out of hundreds of applications to take a masterclass with ex Australian Ballet Principals, Steven Heathcote and Lynette Wills.
Students choreographed their own solos or duos and entered them in the Choreographic Competition. Congratulations to our budding choreographers:
Amy Lim – Contemporary Duo 10-13yrs – 1st Place
Anthea Billet – Contemporary Solo 10-13yrs – 3rd Place
Diana McDiarmid – Demi Character Duo 10-13yrs – 1st Place