As part of testing for video this year we filmed parts of the concert from side stage, here is a sample of the footage taken.
This footage is NOT the Concert DVD footage, the concert DVD footage will be the same as it has been every year (front on).
enjoy 
This year at the Lee Academy concert we not only shot “Repair Machine” from side stage, we also strapped a Go-pro video camera to Keanu’s chest.
Check it out!
We also attached the Go-pro to one of the props in the Acro routine.
This is our first attempt of capturing live stage footage.
We hope you enjoy “Touched” and “The Darkenss”
We have been considering the purchase of a quality video camera for some time now. Before we make a purchase we have been borrowing a cam to see if we were even capable of recording and processing half quality footage. While we are completely new to videography and have a great deal to learn we do believe that we can now start integrating video with the photography. Keep an eye out because from 2012 you will seeing a lot more video on this blog.
One of the first videos we attempted was with the amazing Danni Hegarty performing “Valentine”, at the Lee Academy Studio.
Mr Joshua Horner, patron of Lee Academy, Miss Jo’s long-time friend & Lee Academy teacher, who has starred with Australian Ballet in shows such as The Tivoli, joined the Ch 7 hit show this year and now returns to the stage in Broadway’s ultimate dance musical.
Mr Josh will headline the cast of A Chorus Line as the show’s all-powerful choreographer Zach, who must decide who makes it past the cattle call and into the final cast.
“I am delighted that we have Josh Horner playing the role of Zach. He was my first and only wish for that role. The man has been a star for a long time and this is perfect timing for him.” Producer Tim Lawson said.
The show, which features many big established names in the theatre industry and some people from the West End, will be a production not to be missed!
Congratulations Mr Josh! We cannot wait to see you!
The tricks just keep on coming & Zac’s double back summies are one of the awesome new tricks that we are working on at the moment.
Check it out
Lee Academy blitzed the Coastquest Championships this year winning almost every section we entered & many times taking out the 1st, 2nd & 3rd in the toughest & largest categories at the competition.
We won too many places to list! It was a wonderful week, with our dancers performing exceptionally well & our upgraded training program evidently working superbly as can be seen by the outstanding results across the board.
A big thank you to Chris Duncan, the director of the competition, & her wonderful team for providing such a great competition on the Central Coast.
CONGRATULATIONS TO LEE ACADEMY!
Major awards won:
Major solo awards:
OWEN JONES
ELLIE SMITH
JESS DUNSTAN
ZAC SMITH
2nd = PARIS BRENNAN
3rd = EMMA MACPHERSON
TROUPE RESULTS:
Showcase group nominees that performed:
IT’S LIKE THAT – SWEETDREAMS – OOMPAH LOOMPAH – QUIDDITCH – MEANT FOR THE STAGE – CIRCUS
Showcase duo nominees that performed:
Emma Mac & Cassie Clarke: Red right hand
Jess Dunstan & Zac Smith : Railway house
Ellie Smith & Georgia Caulfield: Showtime
Showcase solo nominees that performed:
William Barnard-Richardson: jazz
Jed Schryver: contemporary
Ellie Smith: jazz
Paris Brennan: contemporary
Cara Cerulli: lyrical
Owen Jones: lyrical
Zac Smith: jazz
Danielle Hegarty: jazz
Emma Macpherson: lyrical
Cara Cerulli: vocal musical theatre
Bree, Mr Josh, Miss Jo, Emma, Cassie, Danni & Di : at the solo competition after winning every section that night.
Lee Academy 8/u jazz: “It’s like that” : 1st place
“Repair machines” winning group for best costumes at the eisteddfod.