Secondary Performance Information

Uniform Items

• T-Shirt

• Tights

• Jacket

• Pymble Dance Track pants (optional)

• Pymble Dancer Vest (optional)

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

Contemporary: Low, slick, middle-part bun, just off neck
Jazz: Low, slick, middle-part, ponytail with plait

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 change room. Please check in with group leader when you arrive. 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 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

All Eisteddfod Groups

Date

Friday 24 May 2024

Contemporary Navy
Section: High School Troupe - Lyrical (Section 4)
Arrive: 5.05pm
Section Starts: 6.05pm
Section Concludes: approx. 6.30pm
Competitor Number: 4 out of 6

Contemporary Scarlet and White
Section: High School Troupe All Ages - Contemporary (Section 6)
Arrive: 5.45pm
Section Starts: 6.47pm
Section Concludes: approx. 7.10pm
Competitor Number (Scarlet): 1 out of 6
Competitor Number (White): 6 out of 6

Jazz Scarlet
Section: High School Troupe - Any Style (Section 8)
Arrive: 6.15pm
Section Starts: 7.18pm
Section Concludes: 7.32pm
Competitor Number: 3 out of 4

Jazz Navy and White
Section: High School Troupe - Jazz (Section 10)
Arrive: 6.35pm
Section Starts: 7.37pm
Section Concludes: 8.05pm
Competitor Number (Navy): 1 out of 7
Competitor Number (White): 7 out of 7

Please note that all school results are presented on stage at approximately 8.30pm. All students are permitted to leave at the end of their section if they wish. Pymble Dance Captains will be required to stay for the presentation. Please read the collection point below for details.

Venue

Science Theatre, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2052

Meeting Point

The main entrance to the venue.

A representative from the group will wait at the appropriate meeting times to direct students to our changing room. Please check in with your group leader when you arrive. Students must sign out with their co-teacher at the end of their final performance and arrange a place to meet their parents.

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.

Please view the full 2024 Eisteddfod Costume list at the bottom of the page.

Eisteddfod Uniform Garments permitted:

• Eisteddfod Jacket/Pymble Hoodie

• Eisteddfod T-Shirt

• Eisteddfod Leggings

• Pymble Dance Tracksuit pants (if you own them) OR Navy Pymble Sport Tracksuit pants.

• Eisteddfod Dancer Vest (if you own one)

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

Hair and Makeup

Contemporary: Low slick, middle-part, bun. Just off the neck.

Jazz: Low slick, middle-part, ponytail with plait. Just off the neck.

Food

Students must bring their own snacks and dinner for the event as there may not be an opportunity to purchase food at the event.

Transport

Parents are responsible for arranging transport for their daughters to and from the event. Please consider carpooling.

Due to this Eisteddfod falling on a Friday evening, please be aware of Friday traffic congestion if you are planning to drive your daughter to the event. We suggest allowing an hour’s travel time from Pymble to the venue.

Parking

Onsite parking is available. Please allow enough time to potentially park walking distance away from 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.

Groups Attending

All Eisteddfod Groups, Tap Trio and Hip Hop Crew

Information

Please CLICK HERE for the download information sheet

Date

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2024

Tap Trio - Saturday 15 June
Venue: Abbotsleigh Performance Space
Section: Tap Combined Section (Section 108)
Arrive: 11.20am
Section Starts: 12.20pm
Section Concludes: approx. 12.45pm
Competitor Number: 5 out of 6

Contemporary White - Saturday 15 June
Venue: Abbotsleigh Auditorium
Section: Open Age High School Contemporary Troupes A (Section 128)
Arrive: 11.30am
Section Starts: 12.30pm
Section Concludes: approx. 1.30pm
Competitor Number: 2 out of 10

Contemporary Scarlet and Navy - Saturday 15 June
Venue: Abbotsleigh Auditorium
Section: Open Age High School Contemporary Troupes B (Section 129)
Arrive: 12.30pm
Section Starts: 1.30pm
Section Concludes: approx. 2.30pm
Competitor Number (Scarlet): 10 out of 10
Competitor Number (Navy): 2 out of 10

Jazz White - Saturday 15 June
Venue: Abbotsleigh Auditorium
Section: Open Age High School Jazz Troupes A (Section 130)
Arrive: 1.30pm
Section Starts: 2.30pm
Section Concludes: approx. 4.00pm
Competitor Number: 11 out of 15

Jazz Scarlet and Navy - Saturday 15 June
Venue: Abbotsleigh Auditorium
Section: Open Age High School Jazz Troupes B (Section 131)
Arrive: 2.00pm
Section Starts: 4.00pm
Section Concludes: approx. 5.00pm
Competitor Number (Scarlet): 13 out of 14
Competitor Number (Navy): 3 out of 14

Hip Hop Crew - Sunday 16 June
Venue: Abbotsleigh Auditorium
Section: High School Hip Hop (Section 142)
Arrive: 5.30pm
Section Starts: 6.30pm
Section Concludes: approx. 7.30pm
Competitor Number: 8 out of 14

Venue

Abbotsleigh, 1666 Pacific Highway, 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 change room. Please check in with group leader when you arrive. 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 at Gate 1A Ada Avenue. Parking is available on the surrounding streets including Ada Avenue, Lucinda Avenue, The Glade. 

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. 

Tickets at the door

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

Covid Regulations from Extreme Dance Competition 

The most up to date Covid restrictions/regulations will be emailed to all competitors in the weeks leading up to the competition so they are in line with the most current guidelines. Audience numbers and backstage crowd control will be dependent on these guidelines. We will inform you as soon as we can. We ask you all in advance to please comply with ALL the guidelines we provide. We feel very fortunate to be able to run our comp and want to respect our venues and the NSW Government recommendations to keep all our competitors and patrons safe. 

Pymble Event Convenor

Miss Genevieve Gardiner: +61 2 9855 7380

Program

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

Groups Attending

All Eisteddfod Groups, Troupes and Hip Hop Crew

Information

Please CLICK HERE for the download information sheet.

Date

Saturday 22 June

Contemporary (Troupe, Navy, Scarlet, White)
Section: Secondary School Contemporary and Classical Group (Years 7 to 12)
Arrive (Navy): 9.00am
Arrive (Scarlet, White and Troupe): 9.30am
Section Starts: 10.00am
Section Concludes: approx. 12.00pm
Competitor Number (Troupe): 26 (A)
Competitor Number (Navy): 13 (B)
Competitor Number (Scarlet): 21 (C)
Competitor Number (White): 22 (D)

Jazz (Troupe, Navy, Scarlet, White)
Section: Secondary School Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance Group (Years 7 to 12)
Arrive (All Groups): 1.00pm
Section Starts: 2.00pm
Section Concludes: approx. 4.00pm
Competitor Number (Troupe): 1 (A)
Competitor Number (Navy): 7 (B)
Competitor Number (Scarlet): 4 (C)
Competitor Number (White): 2 (D)

Hip Hop Crew
Section: Secondary School Hip Hop Group (Years 7 to 12)
Arrive: 4.00pm
Section Starts: 5.00pm
Section Concludes: approx. 5.45pm
Competitor Number: 5

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

Venue

The Concourse, Theatre, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067

Tickets at the door

Competitors: no charge
Adult: $35.00
Child: $30.00
Concession: $25.00

Pymble Event Convenor

Miss Genevieve Gardiner: +61 2 9855 7380 (Contemporary sections)
Mrs Keya Pettigrew: +61 2 9855 7407 (Jazz and Hip Hop sections)

Groups Attending

Eisteddfod Jazz and Contemporary Scarlet and Navy

Groups Attending

Hip Hop Crew

Groups Attending

Jazz White

Groups Attending

All Groups

Groups Attending

All Eisteddfod Groups (Optional for Year 12)

Groups Attending

Contemporary White

Date

10 to 13 October 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

Contemporary White

Costume Provided: Brown pants, white lace top
Extra Required: Nil

Contemporary Scarlet

Costume Provided: Black and grey lace dress
Extra Required: Nil

Contemporary Navy

Costume Provided: White and black transformative dress
Extra Required: Nil

Contemporary Troupe

Costume Provided: Red skirt with beige and red leotard
Extra Required: Nil

Jazz White

Costume Provided: White leotard with black lace, headpiece, face jewels
Extra Required: black jazz shoes, clear bra straps, fishnet tights

Jazz Scarlet

Costume Provided: Black and silver pinstripe jacket, silver leotard
Extra Required: Shimmer tights, Black jazz shoes

Jazz Navy

Costume Provided: Maroon long sleeve wrap top, black pants
Extra Required: Black jazz shoes, black socks

Jazz Troupe

Costume Provided: Black unitard and dress
Extra Required: Black jazz shoes, black fishnets

Hip Hop Crew

Costume Provided: Blue/White or black pants, blue/white or black top
Extra Required: Black sneakers, black socks

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.