Indaria Bainbridge-Davies, Blake Gifford-Hill and Charli Thackray with their wonderful cache of trophies and awards.
Indaria won five first places in the Open age group, overall top prize and second place in the Championship.
Charli, also Open age group, won three first places, two second places and third in the Championship.
Blake was in the 6 and 7 years age group and won three first places, two second places, with first in the Championship, and highest points overall in her age group. Each of the three girls won places in duo competitions. They all represented En Pointe Dance Studio in Whitianga.
Blake also competed at the Evolution Dance Regional competition in Christchurch over the School holidays. Winning each of her categories; Song and Dance, Musical Theatre, Tap Solo, Hip Hop and Demi Character. She also was Highest place 6-7yr old elite and had qualified for Nationals on the Gold Coast also in January 2025.
These three students spend many hours at En Pointe Studio assisting in class to help the younger students.
They also spend many of their weekends attending workshops and competitions around the country. Their dedication to dance is amazing and the results show.
Congratulations must go to Lisa Gifford for her passion and commitment to enabling hundreds of young people and children to gain confidence and competence not just in dance but in living and working in the society.
