Last weekend, a group of Year 13 Dance students delivered a captivating performance at the prestigious 30th Anniversary AIMES Awards Gala, held at Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront. Their 1920’s Charleston-inspired rendition of Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Love,” accompanied by a live singer and orchestra, enthralled the audience and showcased the students’ exceptional talent and dedication.
The ensemble—Elise Whitehead, Madison Blomfield, Natalia Covich, Grace Hirst, Charlotte Bennett, Cathy Li, Tamara Bedford, Claire Li, Fay Ajjam, Amelie Fergusson, Nana Akieda, and Katharine Wang—worked tirelessly to perfect their performance. They first experienced the full orchestral collaboration during a rehearsal at Kristin School the evening prior to the event.
On the day of the gala, the students prepared in the elegant top-floor venue of Shed 10 and had the honour of welcoming guests on the red carpet. This remarkable opportunity highlighted these talented dancers as we congratulate them for the contribution to this event and hope to see more opportunities like this arise for the school in the future.