FULL FORCE: From Cinderella Story to World Stage

Just last week, Full Force - a junior hip hop crew from Anna Lee School of Dance in Christchurch - pulled off a true Cinderella moment: they WON their division at nationals and earned the honour of representing New Zealand at the World Hip Hop Championships in Prague this October!

See a taste of their dance: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLevkSgPHNq

And the moment they won: https://youtu.be/KWMq08Ge9WI?si=tCouNlUYI56k-5eC

It’s a dream opportunity - but with no prize money or automatic funding, we need help to make it happen. Costs include flights, rego, accommodation, NZ uniforms, and time to train with the wider NZ crew. While there are many expenses, this Givealittle is just to help cover essential travel costs for the dancers and their coach.

Our crew - Barnaby, Dylan, Franklin, Isobel, Izabela, Mia, Olivia, and Zoe (aged 9-12) - are led by coach/choreographer Keisha who is just 20 herself! 💙🧡

It’s over $6,300 per dancer, coach and manager, travelling modestly, (not including chaperones!)

We’re striving for Prague - but with costs due late July, we may need to pivot. If Prague isn’t possible, all funds will go toward uniforms, extra training, venue hire and getting the crew to Sydney for the Australian finals in September.

This isn’t just about dance. It’s about pride, opportunity, and backing our Kiwi kids to shine on the world stage.

No amount is too small. $5, $10, $100 - every bit helps, and we are grateful! Every share lifts.

Let’s get Full Force to the world!