Orewa College's dance teams showcased their exceptional talent and dedication at the recent Dance NZ Made inter-school competition. Under the guidance of Miss Woodroffe, four teams from Orewa College competed with flair, representing their school with pride and skill.
The youngest group, OutCast, composed of Year 7 and 8 students, performed an energetic hip hop routine. Choreographed by Shanaye Everyleigh (Year 9) and Kasey Greenhalgh (Year 9), the team brought a dynamic and vibrant performance to the stage.
In the Year 9 and 10 category, OptiCs impressed the judges with their hip hop routine. Choreographed by Summer Johnson (Year 13), the team earned a commendable 4th place in their category. Summer's choreography highlighted the team's sharp moves and synchronized performance, contributing to their high ranking.
The OCtane team, also made up of Year 9 and 10 students, showcased a captivating jazz routine. Choreographed by Lachlan Buckley (Year 12) and Miss Woodroffe, the performance was marked by its precision and playful energy.
The senior group, OsCillations, competed in a tough Year 11 to 13 category and performed a captivating spice girls inspired jazz routine. The choreography, created by Miss Woodroffe and Grace Brand (Year 13) with assistance from Lachlan Buckley (Year 12), was a testament to the advanced skill of the senior performers.
In addition to their competition success, Lachlan Buckley and Summer Johnson were honored with Golden Ticket Awards. These awards are a recognition of their talent, highlighting their outstanding performance during the days' workshops. A golden ticket award invites students to the National competition in January 2025.
Lachlan was nominated for this award in all 3 workshops, jazz funk, cirque du soleil inspired finale and hip hop. Summer was nominated in the hip hop workshop. This award was given to only 32 students out of 550 across the Auckland competition.
If you would like to see our competitive dance teams take to the stage, come along to the annual Orewa College Dance Festival on 6-7 September. This is a showcase of both curriculum and extracurricular dance. Tickets are available to purchase at Accounts at Orewa College.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Sporting Pathways Programme, designed specifically for aspiring student athletes in Years 9 and 10.
We would like to acknowledge the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) along with Stables Sports Bar, Couttas Bar & Grill, The Wade Bar & Bistro, The Crown Sports Bar Orewa Beach and Kung Fu Chef Restaurant Orewa.
Orewa College