WestMAC Dance has enjoyed an action-packed and highly successful few weeks of competition.

On Monday 2 June, the Years 7–9 Dance Troupe proudly represented the College at the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge, held at Riverlife in Seventeen Mile Rocks. The students performed with energy, precision and teamwork, reflecting their ongoing commitment to the Dance program. As a highlight of the day, the Musical Theatre team were awarded 1^st Place in the Entertainment section for their routine ‘The Greatest Showman’ against nine other very impressive schools. The adjudicator praised the group’s strong characterisation, engaging storytelling and overall entertainment value—an outstanding achievement!

Two weeks later, on Monday 16 June, both Dance Troupe and Dance Company (Years 10–12) competed at the Ipswich Junior Eisteddfod, again achieving impressive results across a wide range of categories.

Dance Troupe Results

• Grade 9 & Under Entertainment – 1st Place
• Grade 9 & Under Lyrical – 1st Place
• Grade 9 & Under Hip Hop – 2nd Place
• Grade 9 & Under Jazz – 3rd Place
• Grade 9 & Under Contemporary – 3rd Place

Dance Company Results

• Grade 12 & Under Lyrical – 1st Place
• Grade 12 & Under Entertainment – 1st Place
• Grade 12 & Under Jazz – 1st Place
• Grade 12 & Under Contemporary – 1st Place and Highly Commended
• Grade 12 & Under Student Choreography – 2nd Place
• Grade 12 & Under Hip Hop – 2nd Place

Congratulations to all performers on their dedication, professionalism and team spirit. These outstanding results are a testament to the passion and hard work of our dancers, choreographers and teaching staff. Thank you to families for your support and encouragement throughout Semester 1.

Looking ahead to Term 3, students will compete in their final eisteddfod for the year at the Quota Beenleigh Eisteddfod (Wednesday 6 August) and begin preparing exciting new routines for the WestMAC Dance Concert in October.