Tonique students shine in Mildura

TONIQUE Studio students have returned home celebrating outstanding success at the recent Mildura Eisteddfod, with both team and individual performances earning impressive results across the competition.

The studio’s Intermediate Team was crowned Overall Aggregate Winner after a dominant performance, securing first place in Freearm, Rods, Clubs and Dance Arrangement, along with second place in March and Aesthetics.

The Junior Team also achieved excellent results, finishing as Overall Aggregate Runner Up.

The team earned first place in Freearm, second place in March and Revue, and third place in Rods, Clubs and Aesthetics.

Alongside the team events, Tonique Studio was well represented in the solo and duo sections, with students achieving numerous placings throughout the competition.

Several students took to the stage for their very first solo performances, making the event an especially exciting and memorable experience.

Outstanding individual results saw first place awarded to Prue Glynn, Madison Somerfield, Chara Ziakas, Charlotte Paech and Anja Moors.

Chara and Anja also teamed up to claim first place in the duo section.

Many of the studio’s soloists achieved personal best results, reflecting the dedication and commitment they have shown throughout the year.

Highlighting the competition was Madison Somerfield, who was awarded the prestigious Most Outstanding Calisthenics Solo Award for achieving the highest calisthenics solo score across the entire competition.

Coaches Monique Gentile and Tonya Allison were extremely proud of the students’ achievements.

“All of the girls have been working incredibly hard this year to prepare for a competition that came so early in the season,” they said. “Their commitment, determination and willingness to learn have been outstanding. The results achieved are a credit to the hard work put in by every student.”

With a successful start to the competition season, Tonique Studio looks forward to building on these achievements as preparations continue for upcoming events and competitions throughout the year.