Dancing Up a Storm at Murwillumbah Public School

You can certainly put your left foot in and shake it all about at Murwillumbah Public School. The school has a long tradition of involvement in high quality school and regional dance programs. Girls and boys have for over ten years been an integral part of the Far North Coast Dance Festival and over this time have performed in front of large audiences receiving the highest accolades for their energy, timing and rhythm.

Dance teacher, Hailey Scott, has been involved with dance at the school for seven years. Her dedication to the program features fabulous choreography, costume design and commitment to rehearsals and performance. Preparations are well under way for this years Far North Coast Dance Festival with students delivering two contrasting performances.

Audiences will be uplifted with the energetic movements of the years 3-6 students as they perform to “Feel it Still”. Then the years 4-6 group will engage everyone with the mesmerising contemporary piece “Peter Pan.” This year’s performance will take place on Thursday 8 June at Twin Towns. Make sure you get your tickets early. Other regular performances take place in the community throughout the year.

Dance is a feature of the school’s curriculum with all years actively participating. Kindergarten classes have weekly dance lessons and love the opportunity to show off their balance, flexibility and funky moves. Dance is often a feature at the school’s weekly assemblies where students throughout the school express the sheer enjoyment that can be demonstrated through dance.

Murwillumbah Public School is a leader in delivering high quality performing arts programs particularly in the areas of dance, instrumental and choral. It is always best foot forward so grab your seat and be amazed at what students can achieve.