South Coast Public Schools Dance Festival Celebrates 37 Years

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The South Coast Public Schools Dance Festival is now in its 37th year, with over 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 participating in the annual event. The festival, held at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, showcases the diverse range of styles explored through the study of dance in public schools. Dance Festival Co-ordinator Louise Morgan said the festival remains an original, entertaining, and professional event, providing students with an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue.

Key Takeaways:

  • The South Coast Public Schools Dance Festival is in its 37th year, making it a long-standing and popular event in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.
  • Over 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will participate in the festival, which showcases the diverse range of styles explored through the study of dance in public schools.
  • The festival provides students with an opportunity to work towards a quality performance in a professional venue, with performances taking place at 6pm and 8pm each night.
  • The programs highlight the range of styles explored through the study of dance in public schools, with each performance revealing the determination of students and teachers to explore the art of dance and achieve high-quality performances.
  • The festival is made possible by the dedication of teachers, who provide technical training, stamina, creativity, confidence, cooperation, and respect for one another.
  • Participating schools include 15 primary schools and 9 high schools from the Illawarra and Shoalhaven region.

Statistics:

  • 37 years: the length of time the South Coast Public Schools Dance Festival has been running.
  • 600 students: the number of students participating in the festival, from Kindergarten to Year 12.
  • 2 performances: the number of nightly performances, taking place at 6pm and 8pm.
  • 37 events remain: the number of programs and events throughout the festival.
  • 0 schools: the number of schools not participating in the festival, with all participating schools listed.

Sources:

  • "Can you spot your child in our mega-gallery of the dress rehearsals? Byline: Adam McLean" (Source: N/A)
  • Louise Morgan, Dance Festival Co-ordinator (Source: South Coast Public Schools Dance Festival)