Throughout the dynamic history of the Rock Eisteddfod, one sex has confidently occupied the theatrical peninsula, quickly putting to rout any possible invasions — male resistance to female dance domination has occurred in splinter cameo troops but no significant consolidated force has threatened their reign of choreography and rhythm. But, in 2005, under De La Salle’s joint commanders in chief, Muling, Happ, McCoy and Smyth, formidable waves of highly trained and motivated volunteers landed mid-morning on the 9th August. Their objectives were peacefully achieved. An earlier reconnaissance primary force of 80 new recruits had previously disembarked at the chosen site on the 3rd August and without any collateral damage, acquitted themselves bravely and brilliantly under the thematic banner of The Streets. With dancing and dramatic skill outweighing their tender years, they secured the audience’s hearts and respect and justly earned a V.C. and D.S.M. — “Vivacious Choreography” and “Danced So Momentously”. The secondary, more experienced force audaciously marched under the provocative flag of “How To Woo Women” and took no prisoners with their characteristic humour, chutzpah, and admirable fighting spirit. Behind enemy lines, under the cover of darkness, draped in dramatic camouflage, De La Salle declared war on the bastion of sequins, spirit fingers and shimmies. An epic struggle ensued. Heroic deeds in the line of duty had an attrition rate of 2% casualties requiring triage at local field hospitals (statistics on friendly fire are yet to be released). The thespian army returned victoriously to General Headquarters at 1318 High Street, well decorated for their sortie. Awards for Stage Crew, Visual Enhancement, Concept, Costume Character, Set Design, Performance Skill, Entertainment, Drama and Soundtrack. Respect between rivals is often an unintended battle benefit and once again the men from De La Salle have taken a by-partisan crowd hostage. Acknowledging that truth is the first casualty of war, intelligence has infiltrated the performance propaganda, addressing weaknesses, and regrouping to fight another day. With a strong conviction in their cause, the Lasallian Legion is currently physically and psychologically preparing to mobilise its strongest force ever in the supreme conflict of the Melbourne Grand Final. D-Day is the 13th September and armed with scaffolding, satin and style our premier division warriors intend to make this our finest Rock Eisteddfod hour (or, more accurately, 7 minutes 59 seconds!) Mrs Mary Finn, Daniele Giovannoni and Joshua Cassar
The ‘05 Rock Eisteddfod
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