Junior Competition Information

Groups Attending

Both Junior Jazz Eisteddfod Groups

Year 5 and 6 Eisteddfod Jazz

Date: Tuesday 15 April
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Venue: Main Hall 1

Year 3 and 4 Eisteddfod Jazz

Date: Tuesday 15 April
Time: 11.00am to 1.00pm
Venue: Main Hall 1

* This rehearsals is a make up rehearsal for class that will be missed due to the DanceLife Unite Eisteddfod

Groups Attending

All information TBC

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz (Year 3 and 4), Eisteddfod Junior Jazz (Year 5 and 6) and Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Date

Friday 23 May 2024

Time

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz Year 5 and 6 - ‘Conga’
Section: Primary School Troupe – Jazz or Hip Hop Year 3-6
Arrive: 3.30pm
Section Starts: 4.30pm
Section Concludes: 5.00pm
Competitor Number: 1 out of 6

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz Year 3 and 4 - ‘Hocus Pocus’

Section: Primary School Troupe – Jazz or Hip Hop Year 3-6
Arrive: 3.30pm
Section Starts: 4.30pm
Section Concludes: 5.00pm
Competitor Number : 5 out of 6

Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical - 'War Letters'
Section: Primary School Troupe – Any Style Year 3-6
Arrive: 3.30pm
Section Starts: 5.03pm
Section Concludes: 5.20pm
Competitor Number: 3 out of 3

Please note that the adjudication for this section will occur at 5.30pm.

*All Students will travel together from the College on a coach. See transport section below.

Venue

Science Theatre, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2052

Meeting 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. Please provide permission via the app to ensure your daughter can get on the bus. Students will be accompanied by Pymble Staff. **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. Please allow enough time to potentially park walking distance away from the venue.

What to bring

• Students must bring all items required for the Eisteddfod to school, including:

-   Makeup

-   Hair tools/products (bobby pins, bun nets, etc.)

-   Costumes, shoes, and props

-   Bodystocking (required for fast changes)

• Students will have time to get ready in the Dance Studio between 12:45pm and 2:30pm.

• Students may leave class at lunchtime on Friday 24 May and must meet at the Dance Studio, where staff will assist with hair and makeup.

-   No parental assistance is required at school.

• All performers must:

-   Arrive at the venue in their first costume with hair and makeup done.

-   Wear Eisteddfod Uniform Garments over their costume when arriving.

-   Bring any additional costumes in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag.

-   Take their school bag with them to the venue.

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.

Click Here to view the 2025 Eisteddfod Costume list:

Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted:

• Eisteddfod Jacket

• Eisteddfod T-Shirt

• Eisteddfod Leggings

• Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants

Hair and Makeup

All students: low slick bun middle part. Bun nets and bobby pins are required.

Makeup: All students are required to wear the following makeup; foundation, red lipstick, blush, neutral eye shadow (not blue), eyeliner and mascara.   

Food

Students must bring their own afternoon snacks as there are no food options at the venue.

Tickets

Spectator tickets are available for $25 per session if pre-purchased via TRYBOOKING.

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 10 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 Gardiner, Miss Shelley Moore, Miss Tiana and Delta Zarafetas

Staff Member Contact

Miss Genevieve Gardiner: +61 2 9855 7380

Program

Click Here to view the program

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Date

Friday 25 July 2025

* All Students will travel together to and from the College on a coach. See transport section below.

Venue

Ravenswood School for Girls

Meeting and Collection Point

All students are to meet at the Dance Studio at 8.15am to get ready and will be marked on the roll as in an event.

Transport

All Junior Eisteddfod students are required to travel to and from the event by bus, accompanied by Pymble staff. Permission must be provided via the MyPymble app prior to students getting on the bus.

Buses will depart from the Kelso bus bay at 9.00am sharp.

The return bus will leave the venue at 12.30pm, with students arriving back at school for the remainder of the day.

Due to limited capacity at the venue and the number of schools participating, parents are not permitted to attend this event. We appreciate your understanding.

What to bring (Uniform, Costume, Hair and Make Up)

Students are required to bring all items for this performance to school including make–up and hair requirements. Students can come to school in their dance uniform with their sports tracksuit over the top. Students have permission to meet the dance staff at the dance studio where there will be staff to assist them with hair and makeup. No parental assistance is required.

All additional costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag.

Click Here to view the 2025 Eisteddfod Costume list:

Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted:

• Pymble Hoodie

• Performance Stream T–Shirt

• Pymble Leggings

• Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants

Hair

Low slick bun middle part. Bun nets are required.

Staff Members Attending

Miss Genevieve Gardiner (+61 2 9855 7380) and Miss Samantha Hibburt.

Medical Update

Students must ensure they have all their required medication on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin (where required).

Program

Junior Schools Dance Showcase 2025 Running Order:

1. 1. 1. Ravenswood School for Girls – Tea Party

      2. Newington College Lindfield – Minions

      3. Central Coast Grammar – Carry You

      4. Shore Preparatory School – Time to Groove

      5. Wenona – Behind the Chocolate Walls

      6. Barker College – Getting Jiggy

      7. Ravenswood School for Girls – Dream

      8. Queenwood – Suffragettes

      9. Pittwater House – Connection to Country

      10. Highfields Preparatory School – Celebration

      11. Central Coast Grammar – Wild Wild West

      12. Pymble Ladies College – War Letters

      13. Newington College Stanmore – That Power

      14. The Scots College – Thunderstruck

      15. Ravenswood School for Girls – Disco mix

      16. Shore Preparatory School – Pump it Up

      17. Barker College – Wild

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz (Year 3 and 4), Eisteddfod Junior Jazz (Year 5 and 6) and Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Please read carefully below for all details regarding this Eisteddfod and view the Program here.

Date

Saturday 9 August 2025

Time

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz Year 5 and 6
Section: Jazz Years 1-6 (Section 1)
Arrive: 9.00am
Section Starts: 10.00am
Section Concludes: approx. 10.30am
Competitor Number: 5 out of 11

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz Year 3 and 4

Section: Jazz Years 1-6 (Section 1)
Arrive: 9.00am
Section Starts: 10.00am
Section Concludes: approx. 10.30am
Competitor Number : 9 out of 11

Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical - 'War Letters'
Section: Lyrical Years 3-6 (Section 3)  
Arrive: 10.00am
Section Starts: approx. 10.55am
Section Concludes: approx. 11.00am
Competitor Number: 1 out of 1

Venue

Pacific Hills Christian School – 9-15 Quarry Road, Dural

Meeting 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. 

Transport

Parents are responsible for transport to and from this Eisteddfod. 

Uniform and Costume

All performers must arrive in their first costume with appropriate Eisteddfod Uniform Garments over the top. All costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag. 

Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted: 

• Eisteddfod Jacket  

• Eisteddfod T-Shirt  

• Eisteddfod Leggings  

• Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants  

Students must bring all costume garments, shoes and props required for their group.

Click Here to view the 2025 Eisteddfod Costume list

Hair and Makeup

Jazz and Lyrical: low slick bun middle part. Bun nets are required.

Makeup: All students are required to wear the following makeup; foundation, red lipstick, blush, neutral eye shadow (not blue), eyeliner and mascara.   

Tickets available at the door

Competitors: No charge
Day Pass: $30.00
Child: $20.00
Pensioner: $25.00

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 Member Contact

Miss Genevieve Gardiner: +61 2 9855 7380

Medical Information

Students must ensure they have all their required medication on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin (where required).

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz (Year 3 and 4), Eisteddfod Junior Jazz (Year 5 and 6) and Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical

Date

Sunday 17 August 2025

Time

Eisteddfod Junior Lyrical
Section: Section 7 Year 3-6 Modern
Arrive: 9.15am
Section Starts: approx. 10.15am
Section Concludes: approx. 10.45am
Competitor Number: 3 out of 7

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz Year 3 and 4

Section: Section 9 Year 3-4 Jazz
Arrive: 10.30am
Section Starts: 11.25am
Section Concludes: approx. 11.45am
Competitor Number : 2 out of 5

Eisteddfod Junior Jazz Year 5 and 6
Section: Section 10 Year 3-6 Jazz
Arrive: 11.00am
Section Starts: 12.00pm
Section Concludes: approx. 12.35pm
Competitor Number: 4 out of 12

Venue

Abbotsleigh, 1666 Pacific Hwy Wahroonga, Assembly Hall

Meeting 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.

Transport and Parking

Parents are responsible for transport to and from this Eisteddfod. 

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.

Uniform and Costume

All performers must arrive in their first costume with appropriate Eisteddfod Uniform Garments over the top. All costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag. 

Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted: 

• Eisteddfod Jacket  

• Eisteddfod T-Shirt  

• Eisteddfod Leggings  

• Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants  

Students must bring all costume garments, shoes and props required for their group.

Click Here to view the 2025 Eisteddfod Costume list

Hair and Makeup

Jazz and Lyrical: low slick bun middle part. Bun nets are required.

Makeup: All students are required to wear the following makeup; foundation, red lipstick, blush, neutral eye shadow (not blue), eyeliner and mascara.   

Tickets available at the door

Adult: $25.00
Students: $15.00

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 Member Contact

Mrs Keya Pettigrew: +61 2 9855 7407

Medical Information

Students must ensure they have all their required medication on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin (where required).

Groups Attending

Junior Eisteddfod Lyrical, Year 3 and 4 Lyrical Troupe, Year 5 and 6 Lyrical Troupe

Junior Year 5 and 6 Eisteddfod Jazz, Junior Year 3 and 4 Eisteddfod Jazz, Year 3 and 4 Jazz Troupe, Year 5 and 6 Jazz Troupe

Date

Sunday 24 August 2025

Time

Please be aware that no supervision is available for students involved in multiple groups during the breaks between performance sections. Parents and carers must pick up their children and sign them back in.

ALL Junior Lyrical (Eisteddfod Lyrical, Year 3 and 4 Troupe and Year 5 and 6 Troupe)
Section: Primary School Classical, Contemporary & Lyrical Group (Stage 2 - 3)
Arrive: 12.30pm
Section Starts: 1.30pm
Section Concludes: approx. 2.15pm
Competitor Number: Year 3 and 4 Lyrical Troupe – Competitor number 1(out of 15)
Year 5 and 6 Lyrical Troupe – Competitor number 7 (out of 15)
Junior Eisteddfod Lyrical – Competitor number 14 (out of 15) 

Junior Jazz Year 3 and 4 (Eisteddfod Year 3 and 4 Jazz, and Year 3 and 4 Jazz Troupe) 

Section: Primary School Jazz Group (Stage 2)  
Arrive: 2.30pm
Section Starts: 3.30pm
Section Concludes: approx. 4.30pm
Competitor Number : Year 3 and 4 Jazz Troupe – Competitor number 4 (out of 21)
Eisteddfod Year 3 and 4 Jazz – Competitor number 14 (out of 21) 

Junior Jazz Year 5 and 6 (Eisteddfod Year 5 and 6 Jazz, and Year 5 and 6 Jazz Troupe)
Section: Primary School Jazz Group (Stage 3)  
Arrive: 6.00pm
Section Starts: 7.00pm
Section Concludes: approx. 8.30pm
Competitor Number: Year 5 and 6 Jazz Troupe – Competitor number 2 (out of 29)
Eisteddfod Year 5 and 6 Jazz – Competitor number 9 (out of 29) 

Venue

Sydney Opera House – Concert Hall

Parking is available in the Sydney Opera House Parking. Please be mindful that many students will be arriving at the same time. The parking line is known to be very long. Please leave enough time for this, as parents are required to bring in their daughters to meet the dance representative. All students go backstage at one time, so any late arrivals will miss out.

Meeting Point

Meeting

Please meet at the bottom of the Opera House Steps. If it is raining, please meet just under the steps under cover.

Pick Up

We will bring the students back to the meeting point at the bottom of the Opera House Steps at the completion of adjudication.

Please note that mobile phone coverage backstage is non-existent. Please make sure that you are on time at the meeting point. Once your daughters have been dropped off there will be no contact until the pick-up time set. Parents are not allowed in the vicinity of the stage door.

All parents are required to physically sign out their daughters.

Transport and Parking

Parents are responsible for transport to and from this Eisteddfod. 

Uniform and Costume

All performers must arrive in their first costume with appropriate Eisteddfod Uniform Garments over the top. All costumes must travel in the provided Pymble Dance Garment Bag. 

Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted: 

• Pymble Hoodie

• Eisteddfod/Performance T-Shirt  

• Pymble Dance Leggings  

• Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants  

Students must bring all costume garments, shoes and props required for their group.

Click Here to view the 2025 Eisteddfod Costume list

Hair and Makeup

Jazz and Lyrical: low slick bun middle part. Bun nets are required.

Makeup: All students are required to wear the following makeup; foundation, red lipstick, blush, neutral eye shadow (not blue), eyeliner and mascara.   

Tickets available at the door

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

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 Member Contact

Miss Genevieve Gardiner: +61 2 9855 7380
Mrs Keya Pettigrew: +61 2 9855 7407
Miss Sarah McGeoch +61 2 9855 7700

Staffing

All dance teachers for each group will also be present. Please note the teacher assigned to each dance group. Upon arrival, kindly look for the teacher corresponding to your child's group, they will be there to assist and guide the students.

Year 3 and 4 Jazz Troupe............ Miss Laura Croker
Year 3 and 4 Eisteddfod Jazz...... Miss Genevieve Gardiner
Year 5 and 6 Jazz Troupe............ Miss Bonita Xie
Year 5 and 6 Eisteddfod Jazz...... Miss Tiana

Year 3 and 4 Lyrical Troupe......... Miss Fiona Fu
Year 5 and 6 Lyrical Troupe......... Miss Delta Zarafetas
Eisteddfod Lyrical......................... Miss Shelley Moore

We will also have staff stationed who will remain at the meeting spot of the bottom of the Opera House stairs for the event. They will stay with the students and help with any questions, as phone coverage may be limited there

Medical Information

Students must ensure they have all their required medication on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin (where required).

Groups Attending

Both Junior Jazz Troupes and Both Junior Lyrical Troupes

Date

Saturday 20 September 2025

Order of Performances (10.30am to 11.00am)

Junior Jazz Troupe (Year 3 and 4)
Junior Jazz Troupe (Year 5 and 6)
Secondary Jazz Troupe

Junior Lyrical Troupe (Year 3 and 4)
Junior Lyrical Troupe (Year 5 and 6)
Secondary Contemporary Troupe 

Venue

Pymble Ladies' College

Meeting Point

Please meet Dance Staff in the Dance Studio and be signed in by a member of staff here. Please meet at 9.30am. Once dancers have performed, they will return to the Dance Studio for pickup escorted by Dance Staff. Please note pickup will be at 11.15am from the Dance Studio.

Performance Location

Students will be performing in an ‘stage’ space that will be curated at the bottom of the Chapel steps, and parents are welcomed to watch their daughters perform here.

Uniform and Costume

Students are to wear Pymble Dance T-shirts and their Navy Claire duo shorts or tights and sneakers (this includes Contemporary and Lyrical Troupes).

Hair and Makeup

Jazz and Lyrical: hairstyle of own choice. Must be out of student’s face.

Staff Member Contact

Miss Sarah McGeoch: +61 2 9855 7326

Staff Members Attending

Miss Bonita Xie, Miss Laura Croker, Miss Fiona Fu

Medical Information

Students must ensure they have all their required medication on them at all times, this includes their own Epipen, Antihistamines, and Ventolin (where required).

Groups Attending

Open to any Pymble student wanting to audition for the 2026 Performance Dance Team.

Please refer to the Auditions page for full details (to be published in Term 3).

Groups Attending

All Groups 

Please refer to Dance Showcase website for full details.