Iona College proudly took to the stage at the DanceNZmade Hawke's Bay inter-school competition, showcasing the remarkable talent and dedication of our dancers and NCEA students. The event, a celebration of the vibrant dance culture in New Zealand, witnessed our girls' exceptional performances, marked by creativity, technical flair, and an undeniable passion for dance.

AWARDS LIST

Soloist

Year 10 Solo: Lina Peachey 3rd Place

Trio

Year 9/10 Trio: Olivia Kee, Elizabeth Guo & Hayley Xu 1st Place

Open Trio: Nyssa Farquhar, Ruby Holder & Lina Peachey 1st Place

Overall Duo/Trio Hawke's Bay Champions: Olivia Kee, Elizabeth Gao & Hayley Xu

Groups:

Iona College Y7/8 Jazz 2nd Place

Iona College Y7/8 Contemporary 3rd Place

Iona College Y9/10 Hip Hop 1st Place

Iona College Y11-13 Hip Hop 3rd Place

Iona College Open Jazz 1st Place

Overall Hawke's Bay Teams: Iona College Open Jazz 2nd Place

**The only Excellence in Choreography awarded went to Grace Pritchard for her Open Jazz Choreography

Golden Ticket Winners who have been selected for the Nationals:

Penny Borlase

Grace Pritchard

Lina Peachey

Emma Veitch

Sofia Webster

Teams Qualified for Nationals

Year 9/10 Hip Hop

Open Jazz

Special thanks to Miss Sophie Follett for her professional coaching and generosity in support of our students.

Article added: Tuesday 22 August 2023