An epic weekend for Avcol dance!

Last weekend was a fantastic time for Avcol dance!

Our students took to the stage at the National Dance Challenge at Westlake Girls' High School last Friday. For many, it was their very first time performing on stage as part of a group, and they truly shone. Their performance and conduct throughout the night were a reflection of their dedication and love for dance.

A huge congratulations to Zuri Delgado (Year 9), who received an Outstanding Performer Award! This marks Zuri’s first-ever competition representing Avondale College Dance, and what an amazing start it has been. We are so excited to watch her continue to grow and thrive in our Dance programme in the years ahead.

Secondly, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dance Leaders Asa Heenan (Year 13) and Dance Leader Ella Eketone (Year 12) for receiving an award for the AvCol Mega Crew, recognising their outstanding choreography. In conversation with one of the committee members last night, we learned that all three judges were blown away by the creativity, execution, and professionalism of the choreography — all of which was created, taught, and performed by the 28-member crew. The fact that the judges couldn’t believe students were behind such an impressive set is, in itself, a massive achievement and a proud moment for us all.

Below are the overall results from the event:

Variety Category: 2nd Place Dance Academy African Fusion High Gold Award

Variety Category: 3rd Place Equal KPOP High Gold Award- ‎Out of 13 Schools

Hip Hop Category: 3rd Place Hip Hop AvCol Mega Platinum Gold - Out of 13 Schools

Challenger Award - Senior Contemporary

Challenger Award - Junior Contemporary

Challenger Award - Jazz Dance.

The following Saturday, our Avondale College Bollywood co-curricular dance group proudly took to the stage at the Bollywood Showdown competition, held at the Victory Convention Centre. This exciting event saw 23 schools from across the region competing, showcasing a high level of talent and creativity.

Our team, led by passionate student leaders Noor Bhala and Ashmeet Kaur, has been rehearsing their competition piece with commitment and enthusiasm since Term 1. Their hard work paid off as they delivered a vibrant and energetic performance that truly represented the spirit of Avondale College. Our presence was strongly felt in the crowd, with supporters cheering loudly and waving signs to show their pride. A special highlight of the evening was Ashmeet Kaur being awarded Best Female Dancer — an outstanding achievement and a testament to her dedication and talent.

We continue to celebrate the invaluable opportunities that competitions like these provide for our students, especially our student leaders, who consistently go above and beyond to support and uplift their teams. Their dedication is at the heart of what makes our dance community so special.

Congratulations to the entire team for their efforts and for representing our school with excellence!

Santana Schmidt

Director of Dance