The Dance Teams from Newtonbrook Secondary School and SATEC @ W.A. Porter Collegiate Institute attended the Ontario Secondary School DanceFest (OSSDF) in Waterloo, joining more than 500 student dancers from 21 schools across the province for a celebration of creativity, collaboration, student leadership, and artistic expression.
Throughout the festival, students from both schools had the opportunity to showcase their talent, dedication, and passion for dance while building connections with peers from across Ontario. Through performances, workshops, and shared experiences, dancers challenged themselves artistically, supported one another, and celebrated the power of movement and storytelling.
Both teams experienced significant success throughout the festival, earning multiple first- and second-place finishes, Awards of Excellence, and Overall Awards in recognition of their performances, choreography, artistry, and technical achievement. Beyond the competition, OSSDF provided meaningful opportunities for students to grow as performers, leaders, and collaborators while connecting with fellow dancers from across the province.
For the dancers of Newtonbrook and Porter, OSSDF was about much more than awards and recognition. It was an opportunity to build confidence, form new friendships, celebrate their love of dance, and strengthen their skills as artists and teammates. Both teams returned inspired, proud of their accomplishments, and grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow alongside fellow dancers from across Ontario.
Both Dance Teams would like to thank the Ontario Secondary School DanceFest organizers, volunteers, adjudicators, and participating schools for creating such a welcoming and memorable experience.
Teachers and coaches, Joanna Perlus and Tara Duffy, congratulate all of the dancers on their dedication, hard work, and outstanding performances. We are already looking forward to next year's DanceFest!
