Bell Studio of Highland Dance students Lucy Edwards and Tilly Salmon recently returned from a whirlwind trip to the USA, performing with OzScot Australia at the Virginia International Tattoo in Norfolk, Virginia.
Both girls learnt the choreography online, before joining dancers from Australia and New Zealand in Virginia for intensive rehearsals before performing in six shows over four days.
Bell Studio of Highland Dance principal Katie Edwards was thrilled the pair were selected to perform in another overseas Tattoo, after dancing with OzScot Australia at the Basel Tattoo in Switzerland last year.
“These experiences build memories that will last forever for these girls,” she said.
“It takes a lot of effort and commitment to learn the choreography online and then to practice without the rest of the team, but Lucy and Tilly take it all in their stride and just get the job done.
“The performances were spectacular, and I could not be prouder of the girls for their dancing and conduct whilst representing the studio and Mount Gambier in another international event.”
Miss Salmon said, “getting to perform in the Virginia International Tattoo was an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever.”
Miss Edwards agreed that it was “an incredible experience”.
“The production was high quality and centred on celebrating 175 of the US navy,” she said.
“It was so special too, the massed pipe bands played Waltzing Matilda for the OzScot dancers, to commemorate Anzac Day.”
