A GROUP of aspiring young dancers are preparing to travel to a prominent dance festival in Victoria.
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For all ten girls, it will be the first time they have travelled interstate to dance.
The young dancers are from the Movement Studio dance school in Laurieton, and all are equally excited about what the festival has to offer.
"It's incredibly exciting to be able to take the girls on what amounts to their first tour," said studio 'boss' Jo Rowan.
"To have our hip hop choreography selected for the Victorian Dance Festival is amazing."
The girls will attend workshops during the day, plus they have been invited to perform in the evening showcase performance.
Jo believes the opportunity to travel and perform in front of large audiences at such an esteemed festival is fantastic for local dancers.
"It will be a wonderful experience for them."
14-year-old Georgia Smith says she is 'pumped' to show people what a small dance studio from rural NSW can produce.
"People will be talking about us after we perform," Georgia said.
Likewise Ellen Rimmer is excited to perform in front of some of her dance idols.
15-year-old Storm Davidson can see the longer term benefits of participating in the festival.
"I see it as an opportunity to learn and to grow within the dance industry," she said.
20-year-old Alison Walker is keen to showcase the group's choreography.
"It's great to be able to dance in another state; this could be the first step towards even more exciting things in dance."
Jo Rowan is quick to remind the group about the practical issues that need to be dealt with before they get too carried away.
"The cost to get 10 people to Warrnambool via Melbourne on its own is pretty steep, then there is accommodation and everything else, so we're on a mission to try and raise $6,000," Jo explained.
"It would mean absolutely everything to these girls to be able to go, so we just have to find a way to make it happen," she said.
Any individuals or businesses able to help with donations or vouchers that would help with flights, trains and accommodation are asked to contact Jo Rowan at Movement Studios.
"We plan to document the tour, so anyone who's a sponsor will get great coverage via our Facebook posts, Instagram and the website."
Jo Rowan can be contacted by phone on 0415 246 508 or by email info@movement-studios.com.
"This is something that could really put Laurieton dancers on the map," Jo concluded.
