Junior Performance Information

Uniform Items

• T-Shirt

• Tights

• Eisteddfod Jacket or Pymble Hoodie

• 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

All students: High slick pony with a plait.

Transport

Parents are responsible for transporting their daughter to and from each Eisteddfod.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pymble Event Convenor

Mrs Pettigrew - +61 2 9855 7407

Program

Click here to view the program. Please note this is subject to change.

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz and Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Information

Please CLICK HERE for the download information sheet.

Date

Sunday 16 June

Time

Junior Jazz
Section: Primary School Jazz Troupe A (Section 135)
Arrive: 11.20am
Section Starts: 12.20pm
Section Concludes: 1.30pm
Competitor Number: 10 out of 12

Junior Lyrical
Section: Primary School Modern Troupe (Section 137)
Arrive: 1.30pm
Section Starts: 2.35pm
Section Concludes: 3.40pm
Competitor Number: 4 out of 7

Venue

Abbotsleigh, 1666 Pacific Highway Wahroonga, Assembly Hall

Meeting and Collection Point

At the main entrance to the venue. A representative from the group will wait at the appropriate meeting times to direct students to our changeroom. Students must sign out with their teacher at the end of their final performance and arrange a place to meet their parents. 

Parking 

Location of competition – Assembly Hall 

Parking – limited parking available in Gate 1A Ada, Avenue. Parking available on the surrounding streets including - Ada Avenue, Lucinda Avenue, The Glade. 

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. 

Tickets at the door

Competitors: no charge
Adult: $25.00
Child: $10.00
Concession: $15.00

Pymble Event Convenor

Mrs Pettigrew: +61 2 9855 7407

Program

Click here to view the program (see page 40). Please note this is subject to change.

Groups Attending

All Eisteddfod Groups and Troupes

Information

Please CLICK HERE for the download information sheet. Specific section and competitor details will be communicated once they are received.

Date

Sunday 4 August

Jazz (Eisteddfod, Year 3 and 4 Troupe, Year 5 and 6 Troupe)
Section: Primary School Jazz Group (Year K to 6) Section 524
Arrive: 5.00pm
Section Starts: 6.00pm
Section Concludes: TBA
Competitor Number (Eisteddfod): TBA
Competitor Number (Year 3 and 4 Troupe): TBA
Competitor Number (Year 5 and 6 Troupe): TBA

Lyrical (Eisteddfod, Year 3 and 4 Troupe, Year 5 and 6 Troupe)
Section: Primary School Classical, Contemporary and Lyrical Group (Year K to 6) Section 527
Arrive: 6.00pm
Section Starts: 7.00pm
Section Concludes: TBA
Competitor Number (Eisteddfod): TBA
Competitor Number (Year 3 and 4 Troupe): TBA
Competitor Number (Year 5 and 6 Troupe): TBA

All section conclusion times are yet to be determined until the full release of program.

Venue

Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

Meeting and Collection Point: Bottom of the Opera House Steps

Tickets

Tickets can be purchase online via the Sydney Opera House website or at the door on the day.

Competitors: no charge
Adult: $65.00
Concession: $55.00
Under 18: $40.00

Pymble Event Convenor

Miss Genevieve Gardiner: +61 2 9855 7380
Mrs Keya Pettigrew: +61 2 9855 7407

Program

TBA

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz
Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Groups Attending

TBC

Groups Attending

Open to any Pymble student wanting to audition for the 2025 Performance Dance Team.

Groups Attending

All Groups 

Friday 15 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Saturday 16 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Costume Provided: Multicoloured leotard
Extra Required: Nil

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz

Costume Provided: Black and pink dress, wig
Extra Required: Bloch black fishnets, black jazz shoes

Lyrical Troupe (Year 5 and 6)

Costume Provided: White long sleeved dress unitard
Extra Required: Nil

Lyrical Troupe (Year 3 and 4)

Costume Provided: Grey and gold embellishment dress
Extra Required: Nil

Jazz Troupe (Year 5 and 6)

Costume Provided: Turquoise and black biketard with skirt
Extra Required: Black jazz shoes

Jazz Troupe (Year 3 and 4)

Costume Provided: Purple playsuit (Prince)
Extra Required: Black jazz shoes

Under Garments

All students are required to have appropriate under garments. No under garment is to be seen under the Dance Costume.

All extra tights should also be purchased through Bloch Dance Stores, so they are all the same.

All junior students must have Bloch body stockings.

Caring for your Costume

• This year, all garment bags have been named, and all costume items have name tags.

• Please keep costumes hung up at all times.

• Air out or wash costumes if needed between Eisteddfods.

• Always check items in Garment Bag before and after an Eisteddfod.

• Report any missing or damaged items to dance department.

• Costumes are the property of Pymble Ladies’ College, and any misplaced or damaged costumes will be charged at full price.

• Jazz White, Contemporary White and Navy – Please take extra care with makeup for white costumes.

Washing your Costume

Gently hand wash garments separately in cold water, using a mild liquid detergent. Take care with any Beads and Sequins.

Rinse immediately in cold water
Dry garment flat on a towel, in the shade

DO NOT

Wring
Scrub
Soak
Tumble dry
Iron
Place in direct sunlight

NB Please note that any student who does not return all garments will be charged the costume replacement fee.