Welcome to “Symbiosis: The Dance of Unity”.
Tonight’s program explores the concept of symbiosis, symbolising the harmonious relationships found in nature and in human interactions. Through the fusion of different dance styles, music, drama, technology and more, the dancers demonstrate the remarkable synergy that can be achieved through creative collaboration and celebrates the beauty and significance of symbiosis in motion.
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This dance is a psalm, a poem, a song, a prayer of worship to a God who is faithful, a God who doesn’t change, who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is steadfast in His love for us and His grace towards us. “For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.” Psalm 100:5.
PERFORMERS: Dance Collage and spoken word by Joshua Diaz
CHOREOGRAPHER: Caroline Stevenson, Alana Lamacchia and Natasha Bozanich
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Embracing the essence of symbiosis, this dance demonstrates intertwining individuality in a display of synergy, interdependence, and unity.
PERFORMERS: Year 12 ATAR
CHOREOGRAPHER: Caroline Stevenson
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Climate change affects us both as individuals and as a collective humanity, acting as victims of its consequences while also serving as the root cause.
PERFORMERS: Year 11
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Year 11 ATAR
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Through our dance, we portray the growing disparity between the affluent and the impoverished, highlighting the urgent need to address the problem of wealth inequality that persists in the present day.
PERFORMERS: Year 10
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Alannah Spano, Antonia Rafala, Charli Smith, Gabriella Grima, Layla Newman, Livvy Leech, Sophie Johnson
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The intent behind this piece is to bring to life the energy of someone who has just moved to a big city to pursue their dreams as a performing artist! In this Broadway jazz piece, we see and feel the energy of the dancers getting the chance to perform in front of their dream audience - full of gratitude, joy and awe!
PERFORMERS: Dance Company Years 7-9
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Tashi Bullman
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Our piece examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on teenagers, exploring their isolation during lockdowns, the awkwardness of rebuilding connections afterwards, and the continued disconnect and FOMO as life continues around them while they experience the virus and quarantine.
PERFORMERS: Year 12 ATAR
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Alana Lamacchia, Isabella Zammit, Saorise Dwyer and Talah Carr
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Paying homage to the iconic modern dance innovator, Martha Graham, the Year 11 ATAR Dance students perform a dance piece inspired by her ground-breaking and signature style.
PERFORMERS: Year 11 ATAR and percussionist Jacinta Thamrin
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson
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Travel back to the vibrant 60s capturing the essence of Bob Fosse’s iconic moves and revolutionary style. Groovy baby!
PERFORMERS: Year 10
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Tashi Bullman
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In the sacred realm of indigenous contemporary dance, a captivating choreographic journey intertwines the ancient wisdom of the Aboriginal peoples with the raw emotions of loss, inviting audiences to reflect on the interconnectedness of all and to country.
PERFORMERS: Year 9 Curriculum Class
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson and students
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Our dance seeks to educate the audience about the link between homelessness, social isolation, and the crucial need to extend help to prevent a perpetuating cycle of poverty.
PERFORMERS: Year 10
CHOREOGRAPHERS:
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The Corpus Christi Dance Crew embarks on a journey of exploring and acknowledging Hip Hop Music Culture from the 2000's to the 2020's, showcasing how music has evolved since the birth of the new millennium.
PERFORMERS: Dance Crew
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Una Genvino
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This work explores the positives and negatives of social media, presented through a binary structure, reflecting both the feelings of isolation and lack of human connection that can occur due to social media. This is contrasted by the overarching positives of interconnectedness, being a vehicle for good and the whole world being one click away.
PERFORMERS: Year 12 ATAR
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Hayley Hulme,
Indyana Leech, Mischa Pizzo and
Natasha Bozanich
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Demonstrating the evolution of climate change through the generations, this dance displays the irreversible effects of our actions on the climate.
PERFORMERS: Year 10
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Isobel Edgar, Jade Limerick, Makayla Lowth, Millie Kelly, Sarah Adams, Kayla Sweeney.
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Get ready to groove through the captivating rhythms of time, celebrating the harmonious relationship between dance and music as they evolve hand in hand, from the swinging 20s to today’s infectious beats of pop music.
PERFORMERS: Year 9 Curriculum Class
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson
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Life is an inconsistent and often unpredictable journey. It's easy to get caught up in an illusion that everyone else is living a perfect life without any problems, but the truth is that we are all dealing with our own unique challenges. It is important not to push away those who offer love and support, we should allow ourselves to become vulnerable and seek help from others.
PERFORMERS: Dance Captains
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Alana Lamacchia and Natasha Bozanich
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The loss of a loved one can be an immensely painful and profound experience, leaving behind a void that can be felt deeply by those left behind.
PERFORMERS: Year 10
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Jessica Baginski, Lara Bombak, Caitlyn McInerney, Danica Snooks.
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Programming languages have evolved significantly since the early days of binary code. The earliest languages were simple, structured and error prone. As programming has advanced, coding has become more complex, while also becoming more accessible, and efficient. Today we witness the limitless potential of programming languages in shaping the future, including the rise of AI.
PERFORMERS: Dance Ensemble
CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson, Alana Lamacchia and Natasha Bozanich
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PERFORMERS: Guest Vocalist Christopher Loanata and Guest Percussionist Jacinta Thamrin
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Aaliiyah Arumugam
Amity Herbert
Anneliese De Luca
Ava Sinagra
Casey Agnew
Ellie Rogers
Emily Klimak
Eva Counsel
Eva Harvey
Gwyneth Pranata
Hannah Morkel
Isabel Ng
Jade Wilson
Jayne Dwyer
Kate Denson
Katherine Collins
Katherine Torres
Kayla Miller
Lauren Angel
Lucy Kelly
Matilda Herbert
Nadia Rafala
Olivia Pavy
Sophia Sgro
Zara Montisci
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Acacia Casey
Alana Lamacchia
Antonia Rafala
Aria Symons
Charli Smith
Ciara Buonomo
Hayley Hulme
Indyana Leech
Isabella Zammit
Jade Limerick
Jenna Harvey
Jessica Hartono
Kayla Sweeney
Kiara Trant
Kyla Squirres
Livvy Leech
Mia Tavani
Millie Kelly
Mischa Pizzo
Natasha Bozanich
Olivia Read
Phoebe Alp
Sam Ramsay-Lelek
Saoirse Dwyer
Sophie Johnson
Talah Carr
Taneesha Barbarich
Xavia Variyan
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Alana Lamacchia
Anneliese De Luca
Charli Smith
Chloe Stocker
Christopher Xanthis
Hannah Morkel
Indyana Leech
Jayne Dwyer
Katherine Torres
Kayla Sweeney
Kelly Wei
Kiara Trant
Kyla Squirres
Livvy Leech
Matilda Hanlon
Natasha Bozanich
Olivia Read
Pieta Wagner
Ryan Davis
Saoirse Dwyer
Sophia Morkel
Stephanie De Luca
Xavia Variyan
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Alana Lamacchia
Amity Herbert
Antonia Rafala
Chey Ware
Chloe Stocker
Haana Rezaee
Hayley Hulme
Indyana Leech
Isabel Ng
Jayne Dwyer
Jessica Aulfrey
Joshua Diaz
Kiara O'Leary
Kyla Squirres
Lauren Angel
Lauren Davis
Lucy Kelly
Millie Agar
Mischa Pizzo
Nadia Rafala
Natasha Bozanich
Natasha van der Lee
Nicole Wharton-Street
Saoirse Dwyer
Sophia Morkel
Sophie Johnson
Xavia Variyan
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Aaliiyah Arumugam
Acacia Casey
Alana Lamacchia
Amity Herbert
Anneliese De Luca
Antonia Rafala
Aria Symons
Ava Sinagra
Casey Agnew
Charli Smith
Ciara Buonomo
Ellie Rogers
Emily Klimak
Eva Counsel
Eva Harvey
Gwyneth Pranata
Hannah Morkel
Hayley Hulme
Indyana Leech
Isabel Ng
Isabella Zammit
Jade Limerick
Jade Wilson
Jayne Dwyer
Jenna Harvey
Jessica Hartono
Kate Denson
Katherine Collins
Katherine Torres
Kayla Miller
Kayla Sweeney
Kiara Trant
Kyla Squirres
Lauren Angel
Livvy Leech
Lucy Kelly
Matilda Herbert
Mia Tavani
Millie Kelly
Mischa Pizzo
Nadia Rafala
Natasha Bozanich
Olivia Pavy
Olivia Read
Phoebe Alp
Sam Ramsay-Lelek
Saoirse Dwyer
Sophia Sgro
Sophie Johnson
Talah Carr
Taneesha Barbarich
Xavia Variyan
Zara Montisci
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Anneliese De Luca
Ciara Bismard
Erin Grier
Eva Harvey
Frankie Pascual
Hannah Morkel
Holly Harben
Jayne Dwyer
Kate Denson
Katherine Torres
Keiter Marshall
Kelly Wei
Lauren Giles
Lila Woollams
Liza Monkina
Matilda Herbert
Palak Vadukoot
Rachel Daff
Ruby Bridges
Shakira Harken
Shirin Fozdar
Teagan Bull
Zara Montisci
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Alannah Spano
Antonia Rafala
Caitlyn McInerney
Charli Smith
Danica Snooks
Gabriella Grima
Isobel Edgar
Jade Limerick
Jeline Strobos
Jessica Aulfrey
Jessica Baginski
Jessica Hartono
Kayla Sweeney
Kiara O'Leary
Lara Bombak
Layla Newman
Livvy Leech
Makayla Lowth
Millie Kelly
Nina Golden
Sarah Adam
Sophie Johnson
Zamia Williams
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Abigail France
Kiara Trant
Kyla Squirres
Phoebe Alp
Sam Ramsay-Lelek
Sophia Morkel
Xavia Variyan
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Alana Lamacchia
Hayley Hulme
Indyana Leech
Isabella Zammit
Mischa Pizzo
Natasha Bozanich
Saoirse Dwyer
Talah Carr
College Leadership and Supervising Staff
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Arts Administrator & Front of House: Donna McCrystal
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AV and Tech: Noah Gliosca Stefan Ristic Zac Mellor
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Costume Support: Melissa Kelly
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Dance Teacher - Caroline Stevenson
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Guest Choreographers: Tashi Bullman & Una Genivo
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Guest Performers: Christopher Ng, Jacinta Thamrin, Kade De Luca & Livinia Chinnery
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Marketing: Alexandra Carcione
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Photography: Boz Sayers
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Stage Manager: Karla Nessfield-Thomas
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Theatre Manager: Chris Hastie
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