On the 12th of August we held our annual “Rhythm Nation” Performing Arts Tribe Festival in the Kel Watson Theatre. Since the beginning of term, students and staff have worked tirelessly to create, shape and perfect a dance, drama and music item for the program.
Each Tribe rehearsed for many hours, dedicating four and a half hours a week to the development of their performance pieces. At 7pm, the auditorium filled up to see what was sure to be a battle of creativity, wit and enthusiasm.
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ts of the program included Blue Tribe’s music item which was a soundscape of a thunderstorm. The sound they created was so effective that it actually made it rain outside! Red Tribe’s dance was a show-stopper – choreographed by the talented Alex. Green Tribe’s drama and music items were highlights, especially the boys’ ode to Justin Beiber.
Our three judges – two of our 2009 alumni and a former teacher – faced the difficult task of scoring each act. At the end of the night their scores were tallied and the winners of each category announced.
- Dance: Red Tribe (411 points)
- Music: Green Tribe ( 383 points)
- Drama: Green Tribe (387 points)
As some of you may or may not know – last Thursday night, a mistake was made. An error in the maths department. We would like to announce the winner of this year’s Rhythm Nation Performing Arts Festival.
- In fourth place with a total of 1,025 points we have Yellow Tribe.
- In third place with a total of 1,051 points we have Blue Tribe.
- In second place with a total of 1,139 points we have Red Tribe.
- And in first place with a total of 1,166 points we have Green Tribe!
Congratulations, Green Tribe! Thank you to everyone who was involved and supported this event.
Text courtesy of Linda McGloin and Naomi Carson, IMPACT Leaders.
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Overall winners Green Tribe get into character for their drama piece.
