Let’s dance

Danceabition held in North Sydney over the weekend

Dance troupes from across Nova Scotia took part in the an- nual Danceabition competition at the Emera Centre Northside from April 13-15. The event is put on by Millennium Productions based in Elmsdale, a company created by Lauri Morash-Trefry 30 years ago.

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST This group of dancers from Dance Sync took home a gold for their performance Mr. Redundant in the open small group ages 11-12 category. In front, left to right, Ryanne Butler, Eva Gratton and Olivia MacKay. Middle row, from left, Jorja Hunt and Lara...

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST Ally Martin dances in the middle of her group from Lucy Wintermans School of Dance during their large group lyrical performance ages 9-10. The piece, Everywhere, received gold and top marks in the category.

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST A group of dancers from D & R Dance Ltd. show off their end pose before heading to the stage to perform their small group ballet piece, Prima Ballerina in the age 7-8 category. In front, Megan Druhan, second row from left to right, Maria McLeod and...

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST It’s picnic time in the Dance Sync dressing room as they wait for their next dances. The dancers are (in no particular order) Leah Weatherbee, Addison Mullins-Smith, Karissa Martin, Olivia MacKay, Maggie Hillier, Georgia Hall, Davis Sullivan, Marissa...

NIKKI SULLIVAN/ CAPE BRETON POST Lia Farr, 15, touches up her make-up as she gets ready for her dances on Sunday.

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST Two young dancers from Sydney watch through the curtains backstage waiting for their group hip hop dance. From left, Sophie Swan, 9, and Kerrissa Smith, 9, both dance with D&R Dance Ltd.

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST Dancers from Nadaca Dance Troupe in Eskasoni reach high in one of their group performances on Sunday. The troupe, run by Dawna Prosper, is thought to be one of the only all Indigenous performing arts groups in eastern Canada.

NIKKI SULLIVAN/CAPE BRETON POST Hannah Sears, left, and Jessica Dorko nail a picture-perfect moment during their large group lyrical performance ages 11-12, called Beautiful Thing. The dancers from Lucy Wintermans School of Dance received gold for the performance.