Welcome to “Symbiosis: The Dance of Unity”.

Tonight’s program explores the concept of symbiosis, symbolising the harmonious relationships found in nature and in human interactions. Through the fusion of different dance styles, music, drama, technology and more, the dancers demonstrate the remarkable synergy that can be achieved through creative collaboration and celebrates the beauty and significance of symbiosis in motion.


  • This dance is a psalm, a poem, a song, a prayer of worship to a God who is faithful, a God who doesn’t change, who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He is steadfast in His love for us and His grace towards us. “For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.” Psalm 100:5.

    PERFORMERS: Dance Collage and spoken word by Joshua Diaz

    CHOREOGRAPHER: Caroline Stevenson, Alana Lamacchia and Natasha Bozanich

  • Embracing the essence of symbiosis, this dance demonstrates intertwining individuality in a display of synergy, interdependence, and unity.

    PERFORMERS: Year 12 ATAR

    CHOREOGRAPHER: Caroline Stevenson

  • Climate change affects us both as individuals and as a collective humanity, acting as victims of its consequences while also serving as the root cause.

    PERFORMERS: Year 11

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Year 11 ATAR

  • Through our dance, we portray the growing disparity between the affluent and the impoverished, highlighting the urgent need to address the problem of wealth inequality that persists in the present day.

    PERFORMERS: Year 10

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Alannah Spano, Antonia Rafala, Charli Smith, Gabriella Grima, Layla Newman, Livvy Leech, Sophie Johnson

  • The intent behind this piece is to bring to life the energy of someone who has just moved to a big city to pursue their dreams as a performing artist! In this Broadway jazz piece, we see and feel the energy of the dancers getting the chance to perform in front of their dream audience - full of gratitude, joy and awe!

    PERFORMERS: Dance Company Years 7-9

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Tashi Bullman

  • Our piece examines the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on teenagers, exploring their isolation during lockdowns, the awkwardness of rebuilding connections afterwards, and the continued disconnect and FOMO as life continues around them while they experience the virus and quarantine.

    PERFORMERS: Year 12 ATAR

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Alana Lamacchia, Isabella Zammit, Saorise Dwyer and Talah Carr

  • Paying homage to the iconic modern dance innovator, Martha Graham, the Year 11 ATAR Dance students perform a dance piece inspired by her ground-breaking and signature style.

    PERFORMERS: Year 11 ATAR and percussionist Jacinta Thamrin

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson

  • Travel back to the vibrant 60s capturing the essence of Bob Fosse’s iconic moves and revolutionary style. Groovy baby!

    PERFORMERS: Year 10

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Tashi Bullman

  • In the sacred realm of indigenous contemporary dance, a captivating choreographic journey intertwines the ancient wisdom of the Aboriginal peoples with the raw emotions of loss, inviting audiences to reflect on the interconnectedness of all and to country.

    PERFORMERS: Year 9 Curriculum Class

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson and students

  • Our dance seeks to educate the audience about the link between homelessness, social isolation, and the crucial need to extend help to prevent a perpetuating cycle of poverty.

    PERFORMERS: Year 10

    CHOREOGRAPHERS:

  • The Av԰ Christi Dance Crew embarks on a journey of exploring and acknowledging Hip Hop Music Culture from the 2000's to the 2020's, showcasing how music has evolved since the birth of the new millennium.

    PERFORMERS: Dance Crew

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Una Genvino

  • This work explores the positives and negatives of social media, presented through a binary structure, reflecting both the feelings of isolation and lack of human connection that can occur due to social media. This is contrasted by the overarching positives of interconnectedness, being a vehicle for good and the whole world being one click away.

    PERFORMERS: Year 12 ATAR

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Hayley Hulme,

    Indyana Leech, Mischa Pizzo and

    Natasha Bozanich

  • Demonstrating the evolution of climate change through the generations, this dance displays the irreversible effects of our actions on the climate.

    PERFORMERS: Year 10

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Isobel Edgar, Jade Limerick, Makayla Lowth, Millie Kelly, Sarah Adams, Kayla Sweeney.

  • Get ready to groove through the captivating rhythms of time, celebrating the harmonious relationship between dance and music as they evolve hand in hand, from the swinging 20s to today’s infectious beats of pop music.

    PERFORMERS: Year 9 Curriculum Class

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson

  • Life is an inconsistent and often unpredictable journey. It's easy to get caught up in an illusion that everyone else is living a perfect life without any problems, but the truth is that we are all dealing with our own unique challenges. It is important not to push away those who offer love and support, we should allow ourselves to become vulnerable and seek help from others.

    PERFORMERS: Dance Captains

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Alana Lamacchia and Natasha Bozanich

  • The loss of a loved one can be an immensely painful and profound experience, leaving behind a void that can be felt deeply by those left behind.

    PERFORMERS: Year 10

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Jessica Baginski, Lara Bombak, Caitlyn McInerney, Danica Snooks.

  • Programming languages have evolved significantly since the early days of binary code. The earliest languages were simple, structured and error prone. As programming has advanced, coding has become more complex, while also becoming more accessible, and efficient. Today we witness the limitless potential of programming languages in shaping the future, including the rise of AI.

    PERFORMERS: Dance Ensemble

    CHOREOGRAPHERS: Caroline Stevenson, Alana Lamacchia and Natasha Bozanich

  • PERFORMERS: Guest Vocalist Christopher Loanata and Guest Percussionist Jacinta Thamrin


  • Aaliiyah Arumugam

    Amity Herbert

    Anneliese De Luca

    Ava Sinagra

    Casey Agnew

    Ellie Rogers

    Emily Klimak

    Eva Counsel

    Eva Harvey

    Gwyneth Pranata

    Hannah Morkel

    Isabel Ng

    Jade Wilson

    Jayne Dwyer

    Kate Denson

    Katherine Collins

    Katherine Torres

    Kayla Miller

    Lauren Angel

    Lucy Kelly

    Matilda Herbert

    Nadia Rafala

    Olivia Pavy

    Sophia Sgro

    Zara Montisci

  • Acacia Casey

    Alana Lamacchia

    Antonia Rafala

    Aria Symons

    Charli Smith

    Ciara Buonomo

    Hayley Hulme

    Indyana Leech

    Isabella Zammit

    Jade Limerick

    Jenna Harvey

    Jessica Hartono

    Kayla Sweeney

    Kiara Trant

    Kyla Squirres

    Livvy Leech

    Mia Tavani

    Millie Kelly

    Mischa Pizzo

    Natasha Bozanich

    Olivia Read

    Phoebe Alp

    Sam Ramsay-Lelek

    Saoirse Dwyer

    Sophie Johnson

    Talah Carr

    Taneesha Barbarich

    Xavia Variyan

  • Alana Lamacchia

    Anneliese De Luca

    Charli Smith

    Chloe Stocker

    Christopher Xanthis

    Hannah Morkel

    Indyana Leech

    Jayne Dwyer

    Katherine Torres

    Kayla Sweeney

    Kelly Wei

    Kiara Trant

    Kyla Squirres

    Livvy Leech

    Matilda Hanlon

    Natasha Bozanich

    Olivia Read

    Pieta Wagner

    Ryan Davis

    Saoirse Dwyer

    Sophia Morkel

    Stephanie De Luca

    Xavia Variyan

  • Alana Lamacchia

    Amity Herbert

    Antonia Rafala

    Chey Ware

    Chloe Stocker

    Haana Rezaee

    Hayley Hulme

    Indyana Leech

    Isabel Ng

    Jayne Dwyer

    Jessica Aulfrey

    Joshua Diaz

    Kiara O'Leary

    Kyla Squirres

    Lauren Angel

    Lauren Davis

    Lucy Kelly

    Millie Agar

    Mischa Pizzo

    Nadia Rafala

    Natasha Bozanich

    Natasha van der Lee

    Nicole Wharton-Street

    Saoirse Dwyer

    Sophia Morkel

    Sophie Johnson

    Xavia Variyan

  • Aaliiyah Arumugam

    Acacia Casey

    Alana Lamacchia

    Amity Herbert

    Anneliese De Luca

    Antonia Rafala

    Aria Symons

    Ava Sinagra

    Casey Agnew

    Charli Smith

    Ciara Buonomo

    Ellie Rogers

    Emily Klimak

    Eva Counsel

    Eva Harvey

    Gwyneth Pranata

    Hannah Morkel

    Hayley Hulme

    Indyana Leech

    Isabel Ng

    Isabella Zammit

    Jade Limerick

    Jade Wilson

    Jayne Dwyer

    Jenna Harvey

    Jessica Hartono

    Kate Denson

    Katherine Collins

    Katherine Torres

    Kayla Miller

    Kayla Sweeney

    Kiara Trant

    Kyla Squirres

    Lauren Angel

    Livvy Leech

    Lucy Kelly

    Matilda Herbert

    Mia Tavani

    Millie Kelly

    Mischa Pizzo

    Nadia Rafala

    Natasha Bozanich

    Olivia Pavy

    Olivia Read

    Phoebe Alp

    Sam Ramsay-Lelek

    Saoirse Dwyer

    Sophia Sgro

    Sophie Johnson

    Talah Carr

    Taneesha Barbarich

    Xavia Variyan

    Zara Montisci

  • Anneliese De Luca

    Ciara Bismard

    Erin Grier

    Eva Harvey

    Frankie Pascual

    Hannah Morkel

    Holly Harben

    Jayne Dwyer

    Kate Denson

    Katherine Torres

    Keiter Marshall

    Kelly Wei

    Lauren Giles

    Lila Woollams

    Liza Monkina

    Matilda Herbert

    Palak Vadukoot

    Rachel Daff

    Ruby Bridges

    Shakira Harken

    Shirin Fozdar

    Teagan Bull

    Zara Montisci

  • Alannah Spano

    Antonia Rafala

    Caitlyn McInerney

    Charli Smith

    Danica Snooks

    Gabriella Grima

    Isobel Edgar

    Jade Limerick

    Jeline Strobos

    Jessica Aulfrey

    Jessica Baginski

    Jessica Hartono

    Kayla Sweeney

    Kiara O'Leary

    Lara Bombak

    Layla Newman

    Livvy Leech

    Makayla Lowth

    Millie Kelly

    Nina Golden

    Sarah Adam

    Sophie Johnson

    Zamia Williams

  • Abigail France

    Kiara Trant

    Kyla Squirres

    Phoebe Alp

    Sam Ramsay-Lelek

    Sophia Morkel

    Xavia Variyan

  • Alana Lamacchia

    Hayley Hulme

    Indyana Leech

    Isabella Zammit

    Mischa Pizzo

    Natasha Bozanich

    Saoirse Dwyer

    Talah Carr


Alana Lamacchia

Hayley Hulme

Indyana Leech

Isabella Zammit

Mischa Pizzo

Natasha Bozanich

Saoirse Dwyer

Talah Carr


College Leadership and Supervising Staff

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Arts Administrator & Front of House: Donna McCrystal

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AV and Tech: Noah Gliosca Stefan Ristic Zac Mellor

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Costume Support: Melissa Kelly

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Dance Teacher - Caroline Stevenson

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Guest Choreographers: Tashi Bullman & Una Genivo

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Guest Performers: Christopher Ng, Jacinta Thamrin, Kade De Luca & Livinia Chinnery

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Marketing: Alexandra Carcione

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Photography: Boz Sayers

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Stage Manager: Karla Nessfield-Thomas

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Theatre Manager: Chris Hastie

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Thank you to the families and friends of the dancers for your continued support of the dance program at Av԰ Christi College.