Banks School of Scottish Dancing

Last Thursday (22nd) we held our Annual Studio Exams. All of the students (bar our HSC students, another that was on camp and another that has had injuries throughout the year) sat their exams and assessments. There were 17 candidates throughout the day. I am very proud and pleased to report that the students received HONOURS in their exams!!! Well done dancers!!!! Here are some snaps before or after they went into the exam!!

Dear darling Ali has moved to Perth. She has been dancing with me for 7 years and went through her dancing exams to gain her Teachers Certificate with me 2 years ago. It is so sad to see her go, but she is off on a new adventure with her Lovely Paul!! She will be back to visit, and if they return to Sydney to live, then she will definately be back to class!! We had a farewell for her at PJ Gallaghers in Parramatta a few weeks ago. Here are a few pix....

We have had 3 competitions leading up till the end of the year. Just one more to go, which is interstate - Daylesford. Kirstin is going down there. Lithgow was at the end of October and Cailin, Ashley and Greer danced there. The three of them did very well and placed in most of the dances. Castle Hill Gathering was the following weekend, the 3 girls above, plus Sarah, danced there. Sarah got 4th in the NSW Championships, and the other girls all placed in their sections. THis was Ashleigh's last beginners competition. The following weekend was Newcastle. Cailin and Ashley danced here, Ashleigh's first Novice. Again, they both came home with prizes. Here are some shots from Castle Hill (with the horsies!) And Ceilidh and Ashley with their prizes at Newcastle (Ceilidh won the Novice Encouragement award)