SunLive – Project Youth Hip Hop Dance Competition – The Bay’s News First

What started as an entry-level competition allowing novice dancers the opportunity to take to the stage has evolved into a must-attend competition for hip-hop dancers around the country. Taking place at Mercury Baypark Arena this June, Project is now one of New Zealand’s largest and most respected street dance competitions. A dance competition for youth passionate about hip hop. The event allows young people from Tauranga, Western Bay and throughout the country to showcase their creative expression in an environment encouraging participation and enjoyment. Sarah Martin started this dance competition 15 years ago while teaching at Te Puke High School and learning the school’s dance crew lacked the confidence to enter the national competition. Mini Squash 2023. Photo supplied. With no entry-level competition to dance in front of large audiences or be on a professional stage, Sarah saw a gap in the local dance space that needed filling. Project now allows dancers to gain experience and is known as a professional quality event that nurtures the development of dancers, locally and from afar. Dancers, team choreographers, managers, families, friends and dance enthusiasts will flock to Tauranga and Mount Maunganui over King’s Birthday long weekend, despite this not being a qualifying...