What’s it like to perform at the Opera House? We asked some Opera House girls, present and past, and here’s what they said:
“Unless you jump out of a plane every year you won’t experience that feeling I get just before the Opera House competition.”
“It’s the ultimate achievement – it’s the reward for all your hard work and an opportunity for you to step out onto that stage and do what you love.”
“Amazing, nerve-wracking, inspiring and a lot of fun – all rolled into one.”
“An experience you strive to repeat year after year.”
“When you’re out there, there’s no hiding – every movement is under the spotlight. You feel the pressure but it doesn’t matter when you can just go for it and enjoy performing for the crowd.”
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