Junior Performance Information

General Information

Uniform Items

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.


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:

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: