HIP HOP

At the HHINZ national finals, the Dio MegaCrew excelled in the Junior Varsity division. The 35 students from Years 9-13 secured a spot at the World Champs in Phoenix, Arizona. Led by coach Ashley Medcalfe, with choreographers Caitlin Peetz and Shalom Teikamata, the team showcased a dynamic three-minute hip hop routine. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the live performance at the Hip Hop Championships marked a thrilling return for the dancers. These girls truly made Dio proud!

In May, two amazing Dio dance teams performed at the National Dance Challenge competition. The MegaCrew finished in sixth place with high gold. The Junior Jazz Troupe, choreographed by dance leaders Cleo Foster and Becky Christie, competed for the first time, achieving fourth place and high gold.

Over King’s Birthday weekend, all our hip hop crews participated in the Project Youth Dance competition in Mt Maunganui. The girls performed magnificently and were the only school represented, competing against high-profile dance studios from across the country.