Four young dancers from Noosa have successfully auditioned for a part in Brisbane’s historic Christmas Panto ‘Christmas In Storyland’.
After two decades on ice this iconic pantomime is making a comeback.
It was a popular Christmas tradition throughout the 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s for many families who would make the big trip into the City to watch the show at Brisbane’s City Hall.
The panto always featured a strong cast of talented children who would sing and dance their way through a fun musical Christmas story, complete with goodies, baddies and of course, Santa.
This year, four local dancers will make the big trek to Brisbane for intensive rehearsals culminating in three days of performances at South Bank’s Piazza on 11, 12 and 13 December.
The girls all dance at Noosa’s new pop-up dance studio ‘Studio 4 Dance’, operated by Karla Costanzo who also performed in ‘Christmas in Storyland’ for several years throughout the 80’s and 90’s.
Her daughter Ivy is one of the dancers in the show, along with friends Chloe M, Ayla D and Gemma J.
“When I found out about this opportunity, I just had to get the girls to the audition,” Karla said.
“Performing in Christmas in Storyland was such a highlight of my childhood and I’m so thrilled my daughter and her friends will have the same wonderful experience I did.
“It’s a magical show and a magical time of year and it’s nice to know the pantomime will be experienced by another generation.”
Studio 4 Dance has grown organically from a group of friends who wanted to dance together in a fun, feel-good environment.
Ms Costanzo has been able to call on her friends and contacts in the industry to bring first-class instructors to teach a plethora of dance genres to the young dancers.
They have been enjoying commercial jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, breakdance and musical theatre workshops and classes in Peregian.Tickets for Christmas in Storyland will be available for purchase from 28 November. For more information visit www.facebook.com/christmasinstoryland/
