Junior Performance Information
General Information
Uniform Items
T-Shirt
Tights
Jacket
Pymble Sport tracksuit pants
All students are required to have a bodystocking due to fast changes. Students also need to bring all costume garments, shoes and props required for their group.
All performers must arrive in their first costume with hair and makeup done at the venue with appropriate Eisteddfod Uniform Garments over the top. All additional costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag. Students will also take School Bag to the Eisteddfod with them.
Please view the 2024 Eisteddfod Costume list below for full details.
Hair and Make up
Lyrical – High slick ponytail with plait
Jazz – High slick ponytail with plait
Transport
Parents are responsible for transporting their daughter to and from each Eisteddfod. A bus will be provided to DanceLife but will not return to the College and the end of the event.
Medical Update
Students must ensure they have all their required medications on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin where required.
Please click here to view Pymble Dance Performance Stream – 2024 Teams
Please click here to view summary of 2024 Co-curricular dance dates Information
Eisteddfod Dance Intensive Weekend - 4 to 5 May
Groups Attending
All Eisteddfod Groups
Dates
Saturday 4 May to Sunday 5 May
Uniform
Eisteddfod Dance Uniform Garments: Claire Duo Shorts / Navy Leggings, Pymble Dance T-Shirt or Pymble Dance Singlet.
Uniform must also be worn for the performance. No PE Shirts, Showcase T-shirts, black leggings/shorts are permitted as they are not a part of our Eisteddfod Uniform.
What to Bring
Bottle of water
Lunch and Snacks for breaks
Appropriate footwear for dance sessions
BBQ lunch is provided on the Sunday. Please CLICK HERE to notify of any dietary requirements.
Information Sheet
Please CLICK HERE to view the full information document including schedule, workshop information and parent session details.
DanceLife Unite Eisteddfod - Friday 24 May
Groups Attending
Eisteddfod Junior Jazz and Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical
Date
Friday 24 May
Time
Junior Lyrical
Section: Primary School Troupe - Any Style
Arrive: 3.30pm*
Section Starts: 4.35pm
Section Concludes: 4.52pm
Competitor Number: 3 out of 4
Junior Jazz
Section: Primary School Troupe - Jazz or Hip Hop
Arrive: 3.30pm*
Section Starts: 4.57pm
Section Concludes: 5.30pm
Competitor Number: 5 out of 5
* All Students will travel together from the College on a coach.
Venue
Science Theatre, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2052
Meeting and Collection Point
All students are to meet at the Dance Studio at 12.45pm to get ready and will be marked on the roll as in an event. All students are to meet their parents at the main doors to the venue at the end of adjudication for sign out and collection. All parents must sign their daughter out.
Transport
Junior Eisteddfod students are required to catch a bus to the event. Students will be accompanied by Pymble Staff. Parents must complete the permission form by Friday 17 May. **Buses Depart Kelso bus bay at 2.30pm SHARP**.
Parents are to meet at the venue if they wish to spectate. It is the parent's responsibility to collect their daughters at the conclusion of the event. There will be no return bus to the College.
Please make safe and smart choices when parking, dropping off and picking up. Although there is some onsite parking, there will certainly not be enough on troupe days. Please allow enough time to potentially park walking distance away from the venue.
What to bring – Uniform, Costume, Hair and Make Up
Students are required to bring all items for this Eisteddfod to school including make-up and hair requirements. Students will have time to get ready in the Dance Studio between 12.45pm and 2.30pm. Students have permission to leave class at lunchtime on Friday 24 May and will meet at the Dance Studio where there will be staff to assist them with hair and makeup. No parental assistance is required.
All performers must arrive in their first costume with hair and makeup done at the venue with appropriate Eisteddfod Uniform Garments over the top. All additional costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag. Students will also take their school bag to the Eisteddfod with them.
All students are required to have a bodystocking due to fast changes. Students must bring all costume garments, shoes and props required for their group.
View the full Eisteddfod Costume list at the bottom of the page.
Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted:
Eisteddfod Jacket
Eisteddfod T-Shirt
Eisteddfod Leggings
Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants
Hair and Makeup:
Jazz and Lyrical – High Slick Ponytail with Plait (see photo)
Food
Students must bring their own afternoon snacks as there are no food options available to purchase at the venue.
Tickets
Ticket Sales for DanceLife Unite Eisteddfod are now open on TryBooking! (See relevant links below). Make sure you purchase your tickets now before they run out!
Spectator Tickets are available for $25 per session pre-purchased via TRYBOOKING. Upon arrival, please exchange your ticket for a SPECTATOR WRISTBAND at the DLU FRONT DESK. This wristband allows spectators to freely move in and out of the venue for the sessions they have purchased.
Spectator Pass Ticket Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1226361?
Dancer Audience Passes are available for $10 for a Day/Weekend Pass (pre-purchased) or $15 if purchased at the event.
Dancers Tickets Link: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1228044?
Please note: Spectator Tickets are for each SESSION and are in the form of a wristband which is exchanged for your TryBooking QR code at the registration desk with DLU staff - please arrive early to register and claim your wristband for session entry. DLU staff must fix the wristband to your wrist and they cannot be shared. Spectator fees help pay for the expensive venue and all other associated costs to run the event.
Videography
Filming the competition is strictly prohibited and can result in disqualification. An official Video Operator will film every competitor and the footage will be emailed to Pymble Dance within ten days of the competition. In participating in this eisteddfod, you agree to the competition using your daughter’s images/video snippets to promote the event.
Staff Members Attending
Miss Genevieve and Miss Samantha
Staff Member Contact
Mrs Pettigrew - +61 2 9855 7407
Medical Update
Students must ensure they have all required medication on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin (where required).
Program
Click here to view the program. Please note this is subject to change.
Extreme Eisteddfod - Sunday 16 June
Groups Attending
Eisteddfod Junior Jazz
Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical
Information
Please CLICK HERE for all information regarding the Eisteddfod including:
Competition dates and times;
Venue, meeting point and parking location;
Hair/make-up and uniform/costume requirements; and
Admission prices.
Ravenswood Dance Day - Friday 28 June (CANCELLED)
Groups Attending
Eisteddfod Junior Jazz OR Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical TBC
Sydney Eisteddfod - Sunday 4 August
Groups Attending
All Eisteddfod and Troupe Groups
Platinum Dance Competition - Saturday 10 August
Groups Attending
Eisteddfod Junior Jazz
Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical
Garden Party - Saturday 21 September TBC
Groups Attending
TBC
2025 Performance Stream Auditions - Monday 14 October
Groups Attending
Open to any Pymble student wanting to audition for the 2025 Performance Dance Team.
Pop Up Performance - Sydney CBD *New Event TBC October
Groups Attending
We are hoping to do a Pop Up Performance in Pitt Street Mall and the Opera House forecourt. TBC on Council Regulations.
Dance Showcase Week 5, Term 4
Groups Attending
All Groups
Friday 15 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturday 16 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Costume List 2024 - TBA
Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical
Costume Provided:
Extra Required:
Eisteddfod Junior Jazz
Costume Provided:
Extra Required:
Lyrical Troupe (Year 5 and 6)
Costume Provided:
Extra Required:
Lyrical Troupe (Year 3 and 4)
Costume Provided:
Extra Required:
Jazz Troupe (Year 5 and 6)
Costume Provided:
Extra Required:
Jazz Troupe (Year 3 and 4)
Costume Provided:
Extra Required: