Hinterland Families Maleny dancer set to soar Thank you to all who contributed to the success of The River School Spring Fair last Saturday. Even with Mother Nature raining on our parade, we had a great turn out and wonderful vibe with lots of live music and performance. The kids loved the waterslide and everyone enjoyed yummy food and homemade drinks. Next up, is our Mega Raffle with over $6000 in amazing prizes!! So here is our shout out to all of these wonderful businesses who helped make this happen….
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By Sonia Clark Maleny dancer Gianni Curiale has secured a role in the upcoming Queensland Ballet’s production of the ‘The Nutcracker’ playing at QPAC this December. The year 6 Maleny River School student currently trains at the Sunshine Coast Conservatory of Dance and is also part of the prestigious Australian Ballet School’s ITP (Interstate Training Program). Gianni said that he really enjoyed doing ballet and found it relaxing and a great way to express himself. Although it can be hard work, because he enjoys it so much he feels it’s fun, like playing a game. He is naturally thrilled to have been awarded a part in the upcoming Queensland Ballet production – the iconic story also being the first ballet production he saw as a younger child. “I think it’ll be a cool experience and I’m really excited to be part of the production as I’ve never done something this big before,” Gianni said. As a four year old, Gianni would tag along with his mum Su to his older sister’s dance lessons and, given the option to either sit still or get involved, he chose to start doing hip hop lessons. When he was five, he decided to try other dance styles and took up ballet, tap and jazz lessons. During this time he had a male ballet teacher who, as well as noting Gianni’s enjoyment of the dance form and talent potential, also suggested Gianni had "perfect ballet feet and good natural form". Gianni currently practises his ballet three hours a week, as well as fortnightly one-on-one lessons and weekly jazz dance lessons. As part of his place in the ITP, Gianni is able to access master classes and intensive training opportunities, with the chance to attend annual four-day training intensives in Melbourne specially focussed on male dancers. Gianni said he would like to see more boys taking up ballet and he is currently looking forward to seeing how far his passion for dance will take him. He recently auditioned for a guest program spot at the Queensland Ballet Academy, which is similar to his ITP mentoring and supports further pathways to more intensive ballet training opportunities. “Everyone should do ballet just because it’s fun. People should see boys dancing and say 'Wow! That looks amazing'. I think it’d be great to see more boys doing it, and if you are a boy and you want to dance then you should just do it,” Gianni said.
Scary disco at Peachester
Peachester Hall carried on its role of making more memories when Peachester State School held its Halloween disco recently. A live drum set and guitar and keyboard were played by Baba Yaga and the Monterious Band. There were plenty of creative costumes on the night and all of the children had so much fun.
Best costume winner (back) Elaina, Isabell, Brooklyn, Archie, (front) Layla, Isabelle, Peyton, Lewis and Keeley 24
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