Four local schools made the trip to Sydney to perform at the large-scale event of Pulse Alive.
Bedgerabong Public School, Eugowra Public School, Forbes North Public School and Forbes High School all took a number of students to not only experience but be part of the massive performing arts event.
For students of all abilities from kindergarten to year 12 and teachers from NSW public schools in Greater Sydney and beyond this event provides high-quality opportunities in preforming arts.
Participation in massed dance, First Nations dance ensemble and massed choir are open to all public schools in NSW.
Bedgerabong, Eugowra and Forbes North Public Schools collaborated on this project to get their kids to this amazing event.
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"With over 60 students working togetter it was a busy, hectic but very rewarding experience," Bedgerabong Public School principal Paul Faulkner said.
The group travelled to Sydney on Wednesday, 19 March.
They spent the entire day Thursday rehearsing while performing on Thursday night and travelling back home Friday.
Bedgerabong Public School were lucky to take their entire upper division class of 15 dancers.
"The class took great delight in accepting the challenge of something new for them," Bedgerabong Public commented.
"All quite accomplished tuned percussionists, they all spent many hours at home and school rehearsing, practicing and putting the final touches on their routines.
"The look on their faces as they entered the stadium arena ready to perform in front of ten thousand people was priceless."
Eugowra Public School saw 11 students from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 take part in the massed dance section of Pulse Alive.
Eugowra students have been practicing their dance routines every day at school and also joined in a whole-day virtual rehearsal in the lead up to the event.
"It was such a wonderful experience for our students who were thrilled to be part of such a large-scale event," Eugowra Public School said.
Forbes North had 35 students represent the school in massed choir, First Nations dancing and massed dance.
"It was wonderful to spend time with both Bedgerabong Public School and Eugowra Public School, making friends and new experiences together," Forbes North Public School teacher Mrs McCarthy said.
Students said there were multiple things they loved about Pulse Alive including performing and watching everyone else perform.
"My best part was the performance at night and dancing and seeing everyone else perform. It was fun and I want to do it again next year," Joyceline from Forbes North said.
"I really loved watching all of the people singing on stage," Addie from Bedgerabong Public said.
"Looking at all the dancers and doing my dance and the grand finale and choir with the lights," Scarlett from Forbes North said.
"I think the best part was probably dancing on the stage with 13 cameras watching us," Harriet from Bedgerabong Public said.
" A huge thank you to Mrs Doyle and Miss Ash from Eugowra Public, Mr and Mrs Faulkner from Bedgerabong Public and Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Osborne and Miss Mel from Forbes North for all your organisation in the lead up to the massive event," Mrs McCarthy added.
"A huge thanks must go to Karla and Lacey from Forbes High School who were instrumental in preparing our dance groups for the performance, taking time from their days to come and help every week."
Forbes High School saw 33 incredible students including Karla and Lacey perform at this year's Pulse Alive.
"These superstars showcased their boundless enthusiasm, unwavering dedication, and dazzling new skills in a performance that truly took our breath away," Forbes High commented.
Forbes High students were apart of the powerful First Nations dance opening and the secondary massed dance which was a disco medley.
"They had the whole audience joining in, our students proved they're a force to be reckoned with.
"After months of hard work, learning professionally choreographed routines, and a full day of intense rehearsals, they took to the stage with beaming smiles and unstoppable energy.
"Their resilience and stamina were truly inspiring."
Forbes High School would like to say a huge thank you to the fantastic Forbes community for their generous support in their fundraising efforts which included car washes, a silent auction by Adelaide Langham, a Bunnings BBQ and 100 Clubs.
"You helped make this unforgettable experience possible," Forbes High added.
