The school’s dance ensemble recently took part in the Riverina Dance Festival that was held in Albury, with three students – Courtlyn Tuckett, Taylor Hunter-Boyd and Dearne Hunter-Boyd – all chosen to be part of the state dance ensemble as a result. 

The trio will now take part in various rehearsals in Sydney om the lead up to the State Dance Festival later this year. 

Just five students from the Riverina were selected to be part of the state ensemble. 

The group is made up of students from years 7 to 11.

PDHPE teacher Monique Hardie said the festival was an opportunity to not only perform, but enjoy the creative arts platform. 

“The group took part in a matinee and night performance and they did a fantastic job,” Miss Hardie said. 

“The group rehearsed hard in the lead up to the event and it definitely paid off. 

“Our dance was a jazz one to Poker Face by Lady Gaga that was choreographed by one of our students Hannah Boardman. 

“The idea behind it was two opposing sides of a person wjere they can have a shy personality, but also have confidence. 

“These sorts of events are great for students to boost their own confidence, but they also really take ownership of the whole performance.

“It improves not just their dance skills, but it gives them a chance to get on stage and perform for a big audience.”

The Leeton High choir has also been busy rehearsing in the lead up to the annual Kids Rapt On Performing (KROP) event that will be held in Griffith next term. 

KROP will be held at the Griffith Regional Theatre on July 30 and 31, with various schools from across the region taking part. 

This year the choir is led by conductor Josh Nikoro. 

They will be performing the Beach Boys hit In My Room. 

LHS music teacher Richard Smeal said the vocal ensemble was on track to wow audiences. 

“They have been working really hard and they are all looking forward to being part of KROP,” he said. 

The song contains many different harmonies, with the choir working on different key changes to ensure it is a hit. 

The vocal ensemble is also made up of students from years 7 to 11.

“They will do a great job during each of the performances,” Mr Smeal said. 

“I think they enjoy being on stage and performing for their peers and family members. 

“It’s a great experience for them. By the time it comes around they will have put in many hours of hard work and should be proud of what they have achieved.”