After a successful trip across the Ditch earlier this year, Kaye Blackham Dance Studio pupils have returned home as national champions.
Mrs Blackham said after attending the national finals of the Follow Your Dreams dance competition in Adelaide, the pupils returned home with "a large array of trophies, medals and awards".
The finals featured entries from England, Scotland, Australia and New Zealand.
Mrs Blackham said the competition was a great time.
"The students were very excited to see other wonderful dancers, meet other performers and just be involved in the hype and excitement of attending a national dance competition."
Eleven-year-old Elsie Cooney-Hedditch was crowned a triple national champion in the 10/11 division, winning the speed tap solo, Latin tap solo and waltz tap solo classes.
Elsie received a first place pin in each for scoring over 90 marks, and was also awarded the determination award at the junior gala evening.
Lucy Brown, 11, was runner-up in the 10/11 division speed tap solo, waltz tap solo and Latin tap solo classes.
In the 12/13 division Emily Brown, 13, also became a triple national champion in waltz tap solo, Latin tap solo and slow tap solo, receiving pins in each class.
Ava Hammond, 15, placed third in the 14/15 division speed tap solo and slow tap solo classes
The dancers did not get a chance to put their feet up for long.
Emily, and Lucy Brown have since qualified to compete in the New Zealand Dance Awards regional finals in July.
Neave Bruin, 18, won a nomination at the end of April to attend the prestigious National Young Performers Awards.
Mrs Blackham said she was extremely grateful for the support the dancers received.
