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The Hawkesbury burst into colour, music and celebration on November 30th when more than 300 young performers from Off Centre Dance Co transformed the Hawkesbury PCYC into the biggest Pep Rally the region has ever witnessed.
But this high-energy spectacle was more than a performance. It was a joyful show of unity, confidence and the belief that every child deserves to feel like a star.
Families arrived with custom shirts, pom poms, posters, flags and giant face cut-outs, flooding the venue with excitement before the first performer even hit the stage at Hawkesbury PCYC . A hype MC kept the momentum rolling, turning the rally into an atmosphere more often seen at major sporting events than a youth showcase.
A Celebration of Values, Not Just Talent
Off Centre Dance Co has long been known as a studio where creativity and individuality thrive. Beyond technical dance, music and circus training, the school operates on four core house values LOVE, CREATE, PERFORM and INSPIRE and students earn points for leadership, kindness, commitment and supporting their peers.
Those values were front and centre at the Pep Rally, where the houses faced off in dance-offs, lip sync battles, fashion parades and team challenges. The message was clear: the goal isn’t perfection but participation, encouragement and joy.
And joy is exactly what filled the room. Director and Principal Ryan Newall said he couldn’t be prouder of his team.
“They really delivered an incredible event that is all about celebrating our students while building their self-confidence. Everything that Off Centre is about.”
The cheers, music and laughter echoed long after the final performance. Families have described the rally as the highlight of their year.
Community Over Competition
Off Centre’s philosophy is simple and powerful: community over competition.
Here, students aren’t just enrollees they are cast members within a supportive family. Every child, from complete beginner to advanced performer, is encouraged to celebrate who they are and who they are becoming. Confidence, wellbeing and belonging are nurtured just as strongly as technique.
And the studio is preparing to take that commitment to the next level in the new year a brand new event to premier during there Open Week Launches Feb 2–7, 2026 where free classes in every style, welcome packs and giveaways, daily prizes, a studio jackets gifted when you join and a “Wall of Fame” showcasing every new cast member.
This is more than a chance to try a dance class. It’s an invitation to step into the spotlight, discover confidence and join a community where every personality, level and background is celebrated.
To register or learn more go to www.offcentredanceco.com.au.
