2018 brought with it much success for our Competition teams! These gorgeous girls from Years 1 to 12 auditioned in February this year and earned their position in Dare 2 Dance’s Performance Troupe Teams. Over the year, our teams competed in many competitions, including: Gold Coast Eisteddfod, Beenleigh Eisteddfod, DCE Asia Pacific Internationals, Australian All Star Cheerleading Federation (AASCF), Dance Life Unite, TFT State Finals & Nationals. We are so proud of our girls’ many successes, but are even more thrilled with their hard work ethic, their humbleness, how they support each other and the true joy they bring to everyone who watches them perform.
What an awesome year these girls had! ‘Say My Name’ is our 2018 Senior Performance Troupe consisting of girls from the age of 12-18. Choreographed by the amazing Miss Natalie, their success is as follows:
TFT State Champions (1st)
TFT National Champions (1st)
DCE Asia Pacific Internationals (2nd)
Dance Life Unite (3rd)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (1st)
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Very Highly Commended)
Our fabulous Mega Troupe Team, ‘I Gotcha’ consisted of 26 stunning performers ranging from 12 years of age to 18. Ms Alessandra Stenta - all the way from Los Angeles - choreographed this Fosse inspired jazz routine. Alessandra Stenta currently resides in Los Angeles and has danced around the globe with some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry, such as Meghan Trainor and Snoop Dogg – What an honour to learn from some of the best in the industry!! Their many successes are as follows:
TFT State Finals (2nd)
TFT National Champions (1st)
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Highly Commended)
We LOVE a good bevel, and these girls have it perfected! This small troupe consists of seven stunning dancers who have had a phenomenal year. Kicks, leaps, turns and technique ooze from this number choreographed by Ms Natalie and we are so honoured to have watched them grow! These girls were also awarded Dare 2 Dance’s ‘Excellence in Dance’ trophy for the Senior School.
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Highly Commended)
AASCF States (1st)
TFT State Finals (1st)
TFT Nationals (3rd)
Dance Life Unite (1st)
DCE Asia Pacific Internationals (1st)
D2D Shakers are our Senior Cheer team who have had yet another successful year! These girls just get better and better each year! Ranging in age from 12 years of age to 18, these girls can shake those poms! This routine was choreographed by our fantastic Ms Natalie who has cheered for the NRL’s Gold Coast Titans and the St George Illawarra Dragons.
TFT State Champions (1st)
TFT Nationals (2nd)
AASCF States (1st)
AASCF States Scholastic Grand Champions
Our Glee team had yet another successful year at the TFT Competition, performing in both the Up Tempo and Down Tempo sections for the first time, both choreographed by Miss Erin. Earlier this year, Miss Erin was involved in the productions "Bring It On" & "Heathers" bringing her Musical Theatre knowledge from the industry into our studio.
Up Tempo: TFT State Finals (2nd)
Down Tempo: TFT State Finals (2nd)
Up Tempo: TFT Nationals (3rd)
Down Tempo: TFT Nationals (2nd)
What a year the D2D Crew had! We welcomed the spectacular Miss Brooke to our teaching team this year, and what a hit she has been!
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (1st)
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Highly Commended)
TFT State Finals (2nd)
These three incredible aerobics teams have had yet another successful year with all teams making it through to Nationals! The early morning training sessions are all worth the end results! We also entered our first Aerobics Duo in the Blue Stream in Dare 2 Dance history: Lilli & Lucy! All girls were so committed and worked so hard throughout the year, perfecting new skills and improving their fitness and strength!
Stage 1: TFT State Finals (1st)
Stage 2: TFT State Finals (1st)
Secondary Aerobics: TFT State Finals (1st)
Lilli & Lucy: TFT State Champions & Nationals (2nd)
These talented girls aged 12-15 were one of our most successful teams this year with their circus-themed Jazz routine choreographed by Miss Natalie. Their amazing results speak volumes and we cannot wait to watch these dancers grow and develop over the next few years.
TFT State Finals (2nd)
TFT Nationals (2nd)
Dance Life Unite (1st)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (1st)
DCE Asia Pacific Internationals (3rd)
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Highly Commended)
AASCF States (3rd)
This thought-provoking lyrical routine, choreographed by Ms Jacel, addresses the issues surrounding young people’s addiction to their phones. Allowing our girls to portray current issues relevant to them through the art of dance is imperative to ensuring we are creating well-rounded, kind and intelligent dancers.
TFT State Finals (3rd)
TFT Nationals (3rd)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (1st)
DCE Asia Pacific Internationals (2nd)
Choreographed by Miss Erin, Medicine is an emotional lyrical routine that touches audiences, delving into the delicate topic of terminal illness. These girls handled this mature theme with professionalism and respect, showing maturity beyond their years. We couldn’t be prouder of these beautiful girls.
TFT State Finals (1st)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (2nd)
Our tap teacher, Miss Taralee, choreographed this fun & energetic routine allowing our first competition tap team to shine on stage. We can’t wait to see what Miss Taralee will choreograph for the 2019 competition season!
TFT State Finals (1st)
TFT Nationals (3rd)
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (Highly Commended)
This contemporary piece was choreographed by Ms Amber. This stunning piece was all about women empowerment, with all girls displaying strength, flawless technique and a powerful, can-do attitude.
TFT State Finals (1st)
TFT Nationals (1st)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (3rd)
These aerobics superstars had another fantastic year competing in the TFT Schoolaerobics competition with all teams making it through to State Finals and 2 teams making it through to Nationals! These gorgeous girls committed to many early morning rehearsals before school and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements!
Yr 1-3 team - SSC Pink Ladies: TFT State Finals (3rd) & TFT Nationals (3rd)
Yr 4-6 team - SSC Red: TFT State Finals (2nd) & TFT Nationals (3rd)
Our Year 4-6 Performance troupe hit the stage this year with an Austin Powers inspired routine choreographed by Miss Natalie. These Groovy Babies had an awesome year with much success, competing at several competitions and treating audiences to their big smiles and huge personalities.
TFT State Finals (1st)
TFT Nationals (2nd)
Dare 2 Dance entered their first ever Future Legends (Year 1 – 3) Performance Troupe team this year and what a successful year these gorgeous girls had under the guidance and support of Miss Sarah!! These Ghostbusters entered many competitions and worked so hard throughout the year, deserving their many successes!
TFT State Finals (1st)
TFT Nationals (1st)
Gold Coast Eisteddfod (1st)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (2nd)
DCE Asia Pacific Internationals (2nd)
Dance Life Unite (2nd)
Choreographed by Miss Erin, this Alice in Wonderland inspired routine WOWed us every time they hit the stage. This Mega Troupe consisted of girls from Year 1 – 6 who auditioned in February to be part of our competition troupes.
TFT State Finals (1st)
TFT Nationals (1st)
DCE Asia Pacific Internationals (2nd)
Beenleigh Eisteddfod (Highly Commended)
Congrats to our Yr 1-3 Cheer Girls!!! These young cheerleading superstars had a very successful year with their routine being choreographed by our very own Miss Jemima who has just recently completed her Full-Time dance training with a Cert IV in Dance Performance.
TFT State Finals (2nd)
TFT Nationals (1st)
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