About Us & Our Comps
About Us….
OUR MISSION To provide dance students of all ages the opportunity to perform before a receptive audience in a positive environment for qualified adjudication, prizes and trophies.
COMMITTEE We’re a very small, but committed group. All of us began our involvement because our own children or grandchildren were/are participants in the Eisteddfod. For most this is now not the case and so we are always looking for more Committee members to ensure the future of this event. 2025 will mark our 43rd. year of operation and 22nd. year as “Casey Comps”) We are financially secure and so potential Committee members need not be concerned about this aspect of the Eisteddfod’s operations. We like to use this situation to maintain a high standard of reward for our competitors and, over the years, support improvements to the Cranbourne Community Theatre where we hold our event.
Our Comps
Dates for Cranbourne Community Theatre at the Secondary College in 2025 are Saturday/Sunday October 11/12, 18/19, 25/26 and November 1/2. A Troupes weekend will be held on October 11/12. We will again use the Stardom system to limit entries to the available time across the four weekends. Full payment must be made at the time of entry or the details will be discarded. Please understand that we are a Committee of volunteers and do not have the capacity to allow additional time for competition. Don’t leave things to the last minute or you may miss out.
Cranbourne Community Theatre, Cranbourne Secondary College, Stawell Street, Cranbourne, 3977. Parking available near the Brunt Street entrance. (Opportunity for Props to be loaded into the Theatre, then cars removed to specified parking by entering at the Clarendon Street entrance by arrangement with the Committee and a security code.) Melway: 133 K4. A 260-seat theatre. At times in the Eisteddfod or for Championship/large Troupe sections, it may be necessary to restrict competitor access to the auditorium in favour of general audience members. Stage area approx. 7.5m. x 4.9m. Wing space is limited, being 1.8 m. on each side.
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Competition Rules
Here they are. Please be aware that, in matters outside those directly covered by the rules, the Committee’s decision should be considered final.
Adjudicators – 2025
Christopher Politis (Weekends 1 & 3) Chris’s early training was with Patrick Studios Australia (Elite Squad) and Robert Sturrock’s Industry of Dance. He studied Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Latin, Lyrical, Acrobatics – and Singing! Chris’s professional career began in 2008, appearing on Channel 7 with the cast of Dancing with the Stars and since then has travelled and performed in the United Kingdom and Indonesia as well as around Australia, appearing with the Production Company, Opera Australia, NCL Productions, Provalliant Group and many others at prestigious venues like the Sydney Opera House, Crown Casino and the State Theatre. Our special Adjudicator for our Scholarship section last year, it is a pleasure to welcome Chris back as a regular Adjudicator for our 43rd. year in 2025.
Josephine Magliolo (Weekends 2 & 4) has had more than 20 years dance experience in a number of styles including ballet, jazz, tap, street tap, hip hop & contemporary. After training as a young adult, Josephine progressed to full time which only confirmed her love of contemporary. Her passion and dedication for the genre is now driving her toward the formation of her very own contemporary company. In 2014 Josephine decided to create her own show “More to C” with the Melbourne Fringe festival which led to her directing and choreographing the entire show and also casting the show’s twenty-five dancers. The same year Josephine also choreographed ‘ Broadway Stitched Up for Slams Theatre Company. Josephine recently completed her Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, which has allowed her to grow as a professional choreographer, teacher and manager in the dance industry. As a result, Josephine is now becoming a much sought-after teacher at a number of schools in Melbourne and around the state. In recognition of her unique talent and skills as a emerging choreographer, Josephine was chosen to present her take on Aries in the show, Zodiac with Masters of Choreography in 2016 and continued other shows in years following with that organisation. We welcome Josephine to “Casey Comps” in 2025.
April McMahon (Over 12 Scholarship Adjudicator) April started dancing at age 3 and has completed all BAL ballet, tap and jazz exams with Honours through the Hilda Easton School of Dance in Sydney. Her formal qualifications include a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management and full teaching qualifications through Ballet Australasia Limited. April has been lucky enough to perform in a number of professional shows including The Lady & The Larikin, touring with this show for 2 years, and performed at venues such as Logan Entertainment Centre, Redcliffe Theatre, Seagulls, Twin Towns, Brisbane Convention Centre and Jupiters Casino. Her experience in theatrical styles is well coupled with her success in competitive ballroom dancing. April and her partner were officially ranked 2nd in Australia in 2009 and were selected to represent Australia at the World Championships (placed 56th) and Asia Pacific Championships (placed 5th). They also won titles such as the Premier, QLD Open, VIC Open, NSW Open, Crown International and East Coast Classic in Australia. In London, they won the South of England, Open Middlesex and Open Essex Championships titles. Now calling Melbourne home, April has her own school, AM Dance Company, and is an instructor with the Happy Feet Fitness childcare dance program. With over 10 years of adjudicating experience at some of Australia’s biggest dance competitions, April looks forward to judging the Over 12 Scholarship at Casey Comps in 2025.