The Blue and Gold Ball

The Blue&

Gold Ball

The stage was set for De La Salle’s night of nights as the 2013 Blue and Gold presentation set entered centre stage. After many Sunday evenings of determined coaching by dance teacher Mrs Susan Bollard and convenor Mrs Joy Bew, the Year 11 Presentation Set was able to provide the night’s entertainment in the form of the progressive jive, evening three step and many more dances. The night started out with many of the De La students and their partners arriving in their finest evening wear and ready for their final rehearsal. Once Mr Hewett and his fellow photographers had tirelessly taken photographs of each of the 60 couples participating, including two ensemble photos, the students practised their dance one last time before the show began. At 7 o’clock that night the parents and friends of the couples entered the Moorabbin Town Hall to be treated to a three course meal. Spirits were high for the guests while the members of the presentation set danced the night away. The evening also provided the chance for families to dance to the music of the De La Salle stage band and DJ Andrew Boyle. For the students, the program gave an opportunity for them to learn something new while making friends in the process. While rehearsals were challenging for novice dancers, the experience was very fulfilling. I found the experience rewarding and one I will never forget. I strongly urge the next Year 11 level to participate in the next Blue and Gold Ball.

Luke Torrisi