10/08/2026
What a wonderful way to finish the week at the Goondiwindi Apex Eisteddfod! 💙✨
Congratulations to all of our incredible dancers, their families, and our dedicated teachers for your encouragement, support, and willingness to brave the frosty mornings - especially with young ones in tow. You truly warmed our hearts with your beautiful performances and chorreography.
We couldn't be more proud of the grace, courage, sportsmanship, and camaraderie our team displayed throughout the week. You all lived up to the motto of Magnifying Our Outback Potential—performing your very best, stepping bravely onto the stage, making new friends, and enthusiastically cheering on every dancer who performed.
A huge HIP HIP HOORAY and Toi Toi Toi to every one of you 🎉. The future of the performing arts in Millmerran is incredibly bright with young people like you leading the way.
Whilst it's always exciting to celebrate results, we want to take a moment to celebrate something even more important. Every single performer who stepped outside their comfort zone, challenged themselves, and proved that they are capable of doing hard things. That courage is something to be incredibly proud of, and it's a lesson that will stay with you long after the certificates and pocket money is packed away!
Ada🌸
⭐ Highly Commended – Jazz
✨ Special Mention – Classical
A special shout-out to Ada for being brave and facing her fears. Walking onto a big stage by yourself takes incredible bravery, especially at such a young age. We're so proud that you gave it a go and didn't let your nerves keep you from shining bright!
Eden🌸
What a fantastic achievement to step onto the stage, perform with confidence, and give it your all. Your courage, determination and growth throughout the weekend made us just as proud. Keep believing in yourself because we certainly do!
Paige🌸
🥇 1st – Classical
🥈 2nd – Lyrical
🥈 2nd – Jazz
⭐ Highly Commended – Contemporary
Ally🌸
⭐ Highly Commended – Contemporary
⭐ Highly Commended – Jazz
⭐ Highly Commended – Lyrical
Esther & Ally (Duos)🌸
🥇 1st – Contemporary
🥈 2nd – Lyrical
🥈 2nd – Jazz
Eli🌻
🥇 1st – Classical (A special mention to the The Dance Centre in Logan where Eli also trains under his wonderful teacher Janice Heale in Ballet, and the Ballet College where he participates part time)
🥇 1st – Contemporary
⭐ Highly Commended – Demi Character
⭐ Highly Commended – Jazz
Bella🌸
🥈 2nd – Contemporary
🥉 3rd – Lyrical
Dee Dee🌸
🥈 2nd – Jazz
🥈 2nd – Contemporary
⭐ Highly Commended – Lyrical
Group Results🩷
🥉 Under 9 Lyrical Group – 3rd Place
🥉 Under 13 Lyrical Group – 3rd Place
To every dancer who performed this weekend—whether you placed, received a special mention, or simply walked onto the stage—you represented MAPA with kindness, humility, determination, and genuine support for others. We couldn't ask for better ambassadors for our academy or our community.
Thank-you to the Goondiwindi Apex Eisteddfod committee, adjudicators, volunteers and everyone who helped create such a welcoming and encouraging event. We are already looking forward to next year!
Thank-you to our dancers, families and teachers, for another unforgettable weekend. We are so incredibly proud of each and every one of you.
You all truly, Engaged, Enriched and Inspired us to keep Magnifying Our Outback Potential. 💙
