The Rotary Club of Berwick has joined forces with Berwick College to organise two presentation balls for students in years 11 and 12 at the college.
The events were held at The Grand Reception in Cathies Lane, Wantirna, on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 May.
Covid-19 forced the cancellation of the 2020 presentation balls which caused significant disappointment, according to Rotary Club of Berwick secretary Sam McCurdy, who added it was “awesome” to be able to hold the events this year.
“It was a tribute to the courage and tenacity of the organisers that they managed to pull them together despite ongoing fears of further Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions,” he said.
“Some of the disappointed students unable to participate in last year’s cancelled balls were able to participate in these.”
Fifty couples were presented over the two events.
Twenty-seven couples were presented to the Rotary Club of Berwick president, David Button, and his wife Judy, at the Wednesday event and 23 couples were presented to principal Kerri Bolsch, and president of the school council, Jarrod Flanagan, on Thursday evening.
Students had prepared for their big nights with 10 weeks of intensive dance training to perform the tango, gipsy tap, merengue, and the progressive jive.
“Their performance of these dances was a joy to behold and delighted their dance teachers, Joanne Mills and Judy Blackhurst, as well as the large audience of parents, family, and friends,” Mr McCurdy said.
“In addition to performing the dances, the students enjoyed getting dressed up for the occasion. It was amazing to witness the transformation of students in school uniform at dance training, to sophisticated young adults dancing at the ball.”
It’s hoped the success of these two balls can be repeated next year.
