Championship winner

Highland dancer snares prestigious title

It was an exciting weekend of dancing for the Bell Studio of Highland Dance with five students travelling to Queensland to compete at the Moreton Bay Championships and Competition along with more than 200 competitors from around Australia, and one student competing in Melbourne at the Forrest Hills Competition.

In Brisbane, 16 year old Lucy Edwards took home the ultimate prize, winning the Moreton Bay Championship 16-18 years, with three gold and one silver, competing against 20 dancers from Queensland, Victoria, West Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Tasmania.

Lucy (pictured right) also won the Premier Title and was runner up in the Scottish National Dance Premiership.

Evie Edwards competed in the Premier Title 13 years and the Scottish National Dance Premiership, winning the Title and placing fourth in the Premiership.

Isabelle Bidese won a sixth place in the Restricted Premier Title 15-16 years, and a sixth Place in the Scottish National Dance Premiership 15 years.

In the Pre Premier sections, Alan Phillips placed fourth overall in the Intermediate Title 11 years and over, and received two individual fourth placings in the aggregate.

Amalia Srpcic, turning seven on the first day of competition, competed in her first beginners competition, gaining valuable experience. In Melbourne, Olive Norman danced at the Forrest Hills competition, winning the Novice Any age trophy dance and placing runner up in the Title.

Principal Katie Edwards was thrilled with her students performances and results over the weekend.