Tauranga Girls' College danced their way into first place at Stage Challenge's first night of entertainment at Baycourt Community and Art Centre's Addison Theatre overnight.
Their performance on Thursday, June 16, won the open division. 'Tauranga Girls' College put on a brilliant performance, addressing a good theme,” says event manager Hazel Reid. 'It was really enjoyable to watch.”
Titled ‘Sacred Journey', the performance followed the process of a woman's tāmoko and what it represents – strength, beauty, fertility and the empowerment of a woman.
'We want to show the detailed process and the respect and beauty of this special art form,” the team says.
Performance judge Lisa Gifford says the performance had a powerful opening and a strong committed performance throughout.
'It was fantastic to see Tauranga Girls' College as strong, young women bring our history to life.”
Papamoa College came a close second with their performance ‘Dia De Los Muertos – The Day of The Dead'.
Katikati College snagged third place with their performance called ‘The Perfect Fit?'
Hazel says the schools showcased their creativity and innovation in a fantastic first night at Baycourt's Addison Theatre.
'You can see all the hard work and determination that goes into their performances.” Thursday night's show reflects how Stage Challenge is a great pathway for youth to creatively express themselves and their values, says Hazel.
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2016 Stage Challenge Awards List – Thursday, June 16, 2016 |
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2016 Stage Challenge1st Place Open Division |
Tauranga Girls' College |
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2016 Stage Challenge2nd Place Open Division |
Papamoa College |
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2016 Stage Challenge3rd Place Open Division |
Katikati College
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Student Horizons Award of Excellence for Performance Skill |
Otumoetai College, Tauranga Girls' College, Papamoa College
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Tearaway Magazine Award of Excellence for Choreography |
Otumoetai College, Bethlehem College, Tauranga Girls' College
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First Sovereign Trust Award of Excellence for Stage Use |
Mount Maunganui Intermediate, Papamoa College, Katikati College, Te Aroha College
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Ministry of Youth Development Award of Excellence for Drama |
Tauranga Girls' College |
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The Edge Award of Excellence for Soundtrack |
Bethlehem College, Tauranga Girls' College |
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Award of Excellence for Set, Design and Function |
Tauranga Girls' College, Papamoa College, Katikati College |
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BayTrust Award of Excellence for Costuming Character |
Mount Maunganui Intermediate, Tauranga Girls' College, Papamoa College |
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Canon
Award of Excellence for Visual Enhancement |
Mount Manganui Intermediate, Tauranga Girls' College, Papamoa College, Katikati College, Te Aroha College |
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Ministry of Education Award of Excellence for Student Achievement |
Bethlehem College |
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5 + A Day Award of Excellence for Health, Life Skills and Creative Thinking |
Katikati College |
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Four Winds Foundation Award of Excellence for School Community |
Tauranga Girls' College |
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The Lion Foundation Award of Excellence for Environmental or Social Awareness |
Otumoetai College |
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Ministry of Youth Development Student Leadership Award |
Te Aroha College |
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5 + A Day Award of Excellence for School Initiative |
Papamoa College |
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Award of Excellence for Stage Crew |
Papamoa College |
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Award of Excellence for Lighting Design |
Otumoetai College |
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Spirit of Stage Challenge Award |
Otumoetai College |