THE curtains have opened on this year’s Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod.
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Some of the youngest performers took to the Albury Entertainment Centre stage on Friday for the second day of the dance competition.
Michele Pertzel, who co-ordinates the dance sections with Rebecca Jonker, said adjudicator Michelle Carr had been pleased with the standard on display.
“She said they’re doing a great job and all the kids are happy and having a ball,” Ms Pertzel said.
They've gotten out, had a go, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and will probably be back
- Michele Pertzel
With many sections on Friday morning catering for children six years and under, some dancers were making their eisteddfod debut.
“They’ve gotten out, had a go, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and will probably be back,” Ms Pertzel said.
The backstage volunteers also help to calm nerves.
“They’re very encouraging, they wait for the child to tell them that they’re ready, and when the children come off, they give them a high five and say ‘You did a great job’,” she said. “And then usually the child’s so enthused that they’re really happy to get back out for the next one.”
Dance continues each day until August 6 while debating and speech and drama begin on Tuesday. Music takes place between August 5 and 11 and highland dancing on August 12.