March, 2021

February started strong for the students at KADS. With classes back in full swing, students were

found working towards events such as our 80’s inspired cabaret set to be taking place on Friday

the 4th of June as well as the Australian Dance Crew Championships, a hip hop competition

happening in May that our very own crew, nineteen 87 will be competing at. Students were working

hard and getting excited for the year and fun opportunities ahead!

During February however, Melbourne found themselves back in a 5 day snap lockdown to lower

the cases of COVID as they had begun to rise again. The teachers at KADS were quick to

organise a zoom schedule that would include everyone continuing to do their classes from home.

We are truly becoming professionals at adapting to and overcoming these uncertain times!

Despite being at home, all students continued to put their all into ensuring that they were getting

the most out of the time spent with their teachers and friends. This experience continues to prove

just how great an outlet dance can be for any and all people. The perfect distraction from what is

going on in the world around us.

The 5 day lockdown came to an end and before we knew it, we were all back together working

hard and enjoying the energy of dancing alongside the people we love. These experiences

continue to teach me personally just how important it is to never take a second for granted, a day

where we get to do what we love is a day to be grateful for.

The end of the 5 day lockdown also meant that myself and fellow KADS dancer, Carli - Mai, were

heading into our full time performing arts course at Transit Dance. While I am entering my second

year here, Carli is beginning her first year! It is always exciting to see KADS dancers thriving in

new settings and watching Carli over the past few weeks has filled me with so much happiness

and pride. The improvements displayed in her dancing already is outstanding! We are both very

excited to continue working hard and doing KADS proud as the year progresses.

Classes for students to work on their technique and to retain and adapt to different choreography

have continued in the build up to next term where all classes will begin working on their routines for

our end of year concert! 2021 is already proving to be huge!