Grammar Gazette- Issue 1, 2002

Decades of dance

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The 2002 Theatre Dance Concert stunned audiences with its renewed vitality and professionalism as 100 girls graced the stage to present "Dancing trough the Decades': This show took the audience on a Journey through the dance styles of the twentieth century, and a little beyond! introductory speeches outiining the music, fashion and world events set the scene as dancers performed the popular styles of each era.

The journey of dance began in the roaring 20s with the flapper girls doing the Charleston and moved on to the Swing tunes of the 30s and 40s, accompanied by Girls Grammar Big Band. 50s rock'n'roll and the psychedelic 60s were big hits, but the disco glam of the 70s sparkled on. The girls danced through the big hair of the 80s via the rap period of the 90s and on to the funk of the new Millenium

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Rhythmic gymnasts' overwhelming success The QGSSSA Rhythmic Gymnastics competition on Friday U August was the culmination of a long process of trials, training tincluding two hours on Saturdaysj, and a practice competition. However, the hard work and long hours certainly paid off with Girls Grammar winning seven of a possible eight premierships. in the Year 8 division, Girls Grammar placed first, second and third. Grammar placed first in all five B Grade divisions. in the A Grade pairs, Am anda Lee See INational Junior Elite gymnast of the Year) and Eliza Gower INational Senior Elite Gymnast of the Year) achieved our top score and the highest score of the entire competition. St Peters won the A Grade Group from the Grammar team of Claudia Jackson, Rachel Thornpson, Angenque Boyce, Victoria Cameron and Nana Dempsey