On Monday 11 August, OLMC’s McAuley Hall came alive with the sound of music, laughter, and the shuffle of dancing feet, as twenty Grade 4 and 5 students from local primary schools joined us for an after-school dance experience.
At first, the group arrived with a mix of excitement and a little shyness. But after some lively and creative icebreaker games, smiles began to spread, friendships began to form, and the energy in the room grew.
When the students stepped into the McAuley Hall, their eyes lit up at the sight of our beautiful dance facilities — the expansive space, the dance floor, and, of course, the wall of mirrors.
Before long, they were moving and grooving to a funky hip hop routine, learning key moves and enjoying the chance to watch their progress reflected back at them. The highlight came at the end of the session, when each group had the chance to choreograph their own final 16 counts. Their creativity and confidence shone through as they proudly performed their original sequences for each other.
It was a joyful and high-energy hour, filled with movement, music, and plenty of smiles. We loved welcoming these vibrant young students to OLMC — and we can’t wait to see them back again.