The Mount Austin High hip-hop crew are set to tear up the stage as the only regional entrants in Sydney’s Bring It On dance competition.
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The crew first entered in competition in 2015 and made it to the grand final. They will compete in Heat 3 against eight metropolitan schools.
Christina Grauer-Kompos, 17, has been in the crew since year 7. She think they’re in with a chance.
“It’s the way we bring the group together, good communication, good friendships and a good time,” Miss Grauer-Kompos said.
“It gives me the motivation to get up and go to school.”
Judy Solomon, Aboriginal community engagement officer, said dancing has had a positive influence on school participation.
“For them to be a part of this they have to stay on top of their school work. It makes a big difference, it gives them ownership and pride in what they’re doing,” Ms Solomon said.
Two of the 34 dancers have never been to Sydney before.
The crew practiced twice a week to master their moves for the weekend.
