The ballet and revue component of the Leeton Eisteddfod started on August 19 at the Roxy Theatre and finished on August 25. 

Young dancers right up to the more experienced took to the stage in a variety of categories and genres. 

Dance groups also formed a big part of the week-long competition, with competitors rehearsing for months to ensure every move was polished and perfected.  

Adjudicator Lisa Maloney was impressed with the talent taking to the stage and gave time at the end of each section to give feedback and advice to the dancers and their teachers.

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When addressing those in the younger divisions, she was pleased to see how far their techniques were coming and encouraged them to keep working hard. 

In the older categories, Ms Maloney found it hard to pick a winner in many of the categories as the standard was so hard. 

Often it came down to personal choice and how well a dance was executed, but one thing was for sure, Ms Maloney had a hard job throughout the week. 

Ballet and revue is one of the most popular components of the eisteddfod every year and 2018 was no different. 

Parents, grandparents, carers and friends filled the theatre throughout to watch the performances. 

The main street was also full to the brim throughout, meaning places such as cafes near the theatre did a roaring trade. Speech and drama will continue the eisteddfod from August 26 to 28.

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