Locals are being urged to keep their eyes peeled this Saturday, December 16 when Inverell High and Inverell Public School students make their small screen debut.
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The local dancers made an impact earlier this month when they performed for thousands at the Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney's Olympic Park for the 34th Schools Spectacular.
This time they will delight upwards of a million viewers as their performances are beamed across Australia on the Seven Network at 7pm on Saturday.
“School Spec was fabulous again, like it always is. Just showcasing the talent that is in everyday New South Wales public schools,” supervising Inverell High School teacher Cath Jeffery said.
“They were excited and nervous. Nowhere in Inverell do you perform in front of 15,000 people.”
Shot with 15 cameras, there was more than 5700 stars in this year’s show. Ms Jeffery said the Inverell dancers would remember the unique experience for a lifetime.
It was the first time for Inverell Public, and for three of the high schoolers, but they faced the challenge head on.
There will be plenty of chances to look out for familiar faces. Several students from both schools danced to The Beatles as part of a 430-strong regional combined dance squad.
Emi Campbell had a blast for the second year in a row as a member of the D’Arts ensemble, dancing to the Blues Brothers, while Alex Jeffery took part in the Aboriginal dance company. Eagle eyed viewers will also spot Bella Youman and Olivia Fowke in the state dance ensemble.
“Watch out for faces you know,” creative director of the show Sonja Sjolander said.
“It really is a must-see.”
Ms Sjolander said the telecast will be a chance for the thousands of performers, stage crew and teachers who made Schools Spectacular 2017 the “biggest and best show ever” to own the moment with family and friends.
“There is a reason that audiences, whether in the arena or watching on television, have so much anticipation for the Schools Spectacular each year,” Ms Sjolander said.
“The vitality of these outstanding young performers is pure joy.”