Debbie Rae Dancers Medowie Annual Concert at the Griffith Duncan Theatre Newcastle News Of The Area Sport by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 2019 DRD Medowie Award Recipients. Photo suppliedSienna Newton, Ella MacLucas, Zahli Kerr, Maddi O’Connor, Hayley Carmody, Olivia Merriman, Kayla Morton, Julie Walter.(Middle) Sienna Walter, Audrey Atkins, Macy-Sky Ralphs, Zarli Knowles, Savana Butler, Jacinta Pike.(Bottom) Zara Walter, Sadee Doherty, Cara O’Neill, Kenzie Collins, Layla Archard. AFTER a long year of lessons and a very successful year of competitions Debbie Rae Dance Studio has wrapped up 2018 with a stunning concert featuring local dance stars. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Dancers of all ages took to the stage in the Griffith Duncan Theatre at the University of Newcastle on Saturday 1 December in front of a packed crowd of family, friends, and community members. They proudly demonstrated the fruits of their hard work and dedication to training for all to admire. This year featured daring cheer routines, elegant ballet, inspiration contemporary, and hip hop routines oozing with attitude. The 2018 concert saw the edition of a boys only Hip Hop dance with five young Medowie boys showing off their moves and entertaining the audience with their lightsabers to Star Wars themed music. Head dance teacher, Miss Jenny Burrow, told News Of The Area, “Miss Ellana, Miss Hannah and I are feeling extremely proud.” “Our students have gone above and beyond this year and we couldn’t be happier with their performance last night.” “They’ve also had a very successful year in the comps and all that hard work really pays off.” A week before the concert the students had their annual presentation ceremony. The teachers presented annual and perpetual trophies to students who have excelled in their chosen dance disciplines. The 2018 award recipients were: Most Promising Tiny Tot – Cara O’Neill. Conscientious Awards – Sienna Newton, Layla Archard, Ella MacLucas, Sadee Doherty, Kenzie Collins, Audrey Atkins, and Kayla Morton. Hip Hop Award – Hayley Carmody. Adult Dancer of the Year – Julie Walter. Cheer Award – Zara Walter. Ballet – Zali Knowles. Artistic Movement – Sienna Walter. Sportsmanship Award – Jacinta Pike. Encouragement Award – Tully-Rose Ralphs. Most Improved – Olivia Merriman. Most Promising Junior – Macy-Sky Ralphs. Most Promising Senior – Zali Kerr. Performance Award – Maddi O’Connor. 2018 Scholarship – Savanna Butler . By Kelly O’BRIEN
