Stanthorpe Home to Granite Belt Performing Arts Challenge 2017

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The third Granite Belt Performing Arts Challenge (GBPAC) will once again be held in Stanthorpe from 11 to 14 May 2017.

GBPAC is bringing the latest in amateur competition for performers in various sectors of the Performing Arts right here to the Granite Belt. 

The dance competition is open to the public and includes groups and solo scholarship contenders.  There are four genres available for participants and these include Tap, Jazz, Ballet and Musical Theatre.

GBPAC Groups Convenor, Mrs Cheryl Green announced, “all dancers are adjudicated by professional judges and we have secured sponsorship from Queensland Ballet and the Queensland Conservatorium of Music this year. They will be sending professional dancers and performers to run workshops for our competitors and they will adjudicate the Ballet and Musical Theatre sections for 2017”.

“Once again we have nationally and internationally recognised industry professionals coming to the Granite Belt to develop the skills of our local and regional youth. It is quite a coup and something we are very proud of”, she said.

Each group entrant will receive a written assessment of their performance plus place getters receive cash and educational prizes to further their dance skills.  Encouragement awards are also given to allow regional youth the opportunity to travel to the city to attend further workshops.

 “GBPAC is a commitment to youth in the Performing Arts Sector and provides a regional location for all performers to come and participate in a professional competition. This is an exciting opportunity for young performers in the community”, confirmed Mrs Green.

 Workshops and Master Classes are made available to all competitors with the above mentioned well known choreographers and teachers. 

The event is run as a non-profit organisation, with all monies raised, being invested into the development of youth in the performing arts industry.

GBPAC opens on Thursday 11 May 2017 and ends with a Gala Performance of all the place getters on Sunday 14 May 2017.

 To enter your dance or musical theatre solo in the Scholarships section contact the Scholarships Convener, Sue Organ on 0439 429 469 or email [email protected]