FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS - NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION

Over the Summer break, Elsie travelled to Adelaide, Australia to compete in the Follow Your Dreams National Dance Competition, after qualifying in the 2023 Christchurch Regional Competition in August last year.

 The National Competition includes dancers from all over Australia, New Zealand and also the UK and Scotland and includes all styles of dance from Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet.

Elsie had a very successful Competition, coming home a Triple National Champion in her Waltz Tap, Speed Tap and Latin Tap. She also a received a special pin for these dances as she scored higher than 90 points in each class. She also achieved Third Place in her Tap Solo and Honorable Mention in Slow Tap. Elsie also competed in the Champion Dancer section against all styles of dance in a large class of 34 dancers.

At the Junior Gala, Elsie was also chosen by the National Adjudicators out of all of the Juniors competing and awarded the Junior Determination Special Award. Such a massive achievement to be rewarded for all of her hard work and talent. 

A very proud moment for her mum and Dance Teacher Kaye Blackham from Timaru. All of the blood, sweat and tears paid off. And such an amazing experience to represent Waimate!

Elsie kicks off her 2024 Competition Season in the April School Holidays in Christchurch and is looking forward to another successful year of tap dancing