FROM humble beginnings big things grow. Masterpiece Dance celebrates its 10th concert this Saturday. Masterpiece Dance owner, Sarah Kwarcianyi, said her studio started out small, but has now blossomed into a successful and loved business.
“In 2014, I was approached by Glasshouse Christian College to run some aft er-school dance classes, and then it just evolved from there,” she said. “We opened in January 2015 with a small group of students using the little dance shed at the college.
“I’ve always been passionate about running a dance school based on Christian values, modesty, a positive atmosphere and family-friendly music.
“Since those early days, our vision has grown so much! After three years at GCC it was time to move out and establish our own purpose-built studios.”
Sarah said that Masterpiece Dance now runs close to 50 classes per week with over 300 students in a range of dance genres.
“We are so grateful to our wonderful Masterpiece customers and staff who have made this journey possible,” she said.
This Saturday, November 16, Masterpiece Dance will host its tenth concert ‘A Decade of Dance’. “We will have a special photo montage in our programs and on the powerpoint presentation to reminisce on all the wonderful memories,” Sarah said.
“Some of our favourite routines from the last 10 years are going to be re-enacted at this year’s concert and we will be recognising some students who have been with us since the start. “We have come a long way since our first simple show at Beerwah Primary School in 2015.”
Sarah reminisced about Masterpiece Dance’s first concert, and said she never expected her studio to grow into such a huge and inclusive family. “
Our second concert in 2016 was held at the Performing Arts centre at Beerwah High School,” she said. “By our fourth year, we had outgrown all the local venues and had to hold our concert at Venue 114 in Birtinya.
“When GPAC opened at the Glasshouse Christian College in 2021 we were one of their first major events at this fantastic new facility right here in the Hinterland.” Now their concerts are high-tech professional productions with amazing sound, lighting and special effects.
The Masterpiece Dance owner said people should come along to the concert as it is an amazing experience to see the community’s best young dancers.
“Parents, grandparents and friends get to watch their kids shine on stage as they showcase all their skills that they have been working hard on throughout the year,” Sarah said. “This year we would love to invite all past families who have been a part of Masterpiece Dance over the last 10 years to help us celebrate this special occasion.
“Members of the public can also attend this special event for some wonderful local entertainment. “Our students are so talented and put on an amazing show.” There is a Matinee Show at 1:30pm and an Evening Show at 6pm. There are food trucks and coffee vans onsite to create a fun festival atmosphere. Tickets can be purchased at masterpiecedance.com.au/events