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\u201cWhen I heard about Swinging with the Stars, I loved the idea; when someone suggested I give it a go I laughed at them and ran away.\u201d<\/p>\n
That was how it panned out for Mount Gambier High School teacher Nic Tubb to end up as one of the eight celebrities preparing to dance the night away at the June 17 Swinging with the Stars gala performance at The Barn \u2013 the popular annual fundraiser for the Stand Like Stone Foundation. In the end, it was all about walking the walk for Nic and setting an example.<\/p>\n
\u201cEventually they convinced me because being brave is something I tell my students they should be open to,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Nic (pictured right showing his natural flair) is raising funds for the Mount Gambier High School sub fund, which is used to support current and past students with school, TAFE or University costs.<\/p>\n
And as with so many of the 2023 performers, being part of the fundraising dance competition has opened his eyes about the role of the Stand Like Stone Foundation\u2019s work in the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI only really knew they had a cool name. I had no idea that they do so much in and with the community,\u201d Nic said.<\/p>\n
And on the fundraising front Nic has an upcoming event – a Quiz Night happening on Thursday, June 1, at the North Gambier Football Club with the $15 tickets available from https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ MGHSQuiz<\/p>\n
Nic might not have a strong dance background but he has come into the 2023 competition with some handy transferrable skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been a gymnastics instructor since 2012 teaching tumbling and circus acrobatics and performed in several Adelaide Fringe festivals, but I\u2019ve never done danced in front of people before; it\u2019s a whole new world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He has built up somewhat of a love-hate relationship with rehearsals but with experienced partner Keana Soper providing plenty of encouragement, he feels like he is heading in the right direction.<\/p>\n
\u201cI go home exhausted from using my brain so much, but the group make it fun, and the dancers and Kym are so supportive it\u2019s wonderful and as soon as I leave, I can\u2019t wait until the next week,\u201d Nic said. \u201cI\u2019m totally going to have dance withdrawal afterwards.<\/p>\n
\u201cKeana has been amazing – she\u2019s been so supportive, dragging me through my insecurities and now our tango is looking pretty fierce.\u201d<\/p>\n
The tango might be in Nic\u2019s comfort zone now but he is still sweating on getting the hip hop right.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel really awkward, but apparently, I have more swag than I give myself credit for.\u201d You can also donate to Nic\u2019s campaign through the Stand Like Stone Foundation website and follow the links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Teacher takes on dance challenge to inspire students \u201cWhen I heard about Swinging with the Stars, I loved the idea; when someone suggested I give it a go I laughed at them and ran away.\u201d That was how it panned out for Mount Gambier High School teacher Nic Tubb to end up as one […]<\/p>\n