International Dance Affair, Mackay

☘️ QUEENSLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS- OVER & OUT! ☘️

And here are the in-between moments that make it all worthwhile! 💙✨

What an INCREDIBLE weekend of results for our dancers, teachers and families! 🏆

🥇 CHAMPION — Emmaleigh Linke
🥈 RUNNER UP — Harper Stevens & Amy Williamson
🏆 TOP 5 — Isabelle Linke, Elise Harrison, Mia Rankin, Ava Pearl & Abigail Manning

Behind every result are the laughs, nerves, hugs, tears, cheering, dancing, friendships and unforgettable moments that make competition weekends so special. 💙

A HUGE weekend, but an absolutely incredible one! We couldn’t be prouder of every single dancer who represented our studio. ☘️✨

Queensland States 2026, you were one to remember! 🏆💙

🏆 REBEKAH HARRIS — TOP 10! 🏆☘️

8TH PLACE OVERALL IN THE ADULT MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP! ✨

Congratulations Rebekah on an incredible result at the Queensland Irish Dancing Championships!

Two outstanding rounds!! With some of the best dancing we have seen from you! So stylish, smooth and confident, with podium placings from the judges in both rounds. 👏🏼

Unfortunately, a slip-up in the Traditional Set Dance dropped your overall placing, but your first two rounds showed just how incredible your dancing was on the day. 🌟

Rebekah proves that age, injury or a busy schedule don’t have to stand in the way of achieving your goals. With determination, commitment and passion, anything is possible!

Congratulations Rebekah!!

☘️ MILLIE MOUNSEY — 11TH PLACE! ☘️✨

Congratulations Millie on your performances at the Queensland Irish Dancing Championships! 💙

We know Saturday wasn’t quite your day, especially after being unwell, but we have seen such incredible growth from you over the past month! 🌟

We only wish you had been feeling your best so you could showcase just how much you’ve improved.

Keep working hard, Millie!! Your progress has been amazing to watch, and we know there is so much more to come!

Well done Millie! 👏🏼

🏆 ABIGAIL MANNING — TOP 5 IN THE STATE! 🏆☘️

TOP 5 OVERALL & WORLD QUALIFIER! 🌎✨

After 5 years since her last State Championships, it was so special to see Abigail back on the big stage! 💙

Abi consistently works hard in class and is always eager to master her steps, even during the years she hasn’t competed. Her dedication and commitment to improving are such a credit to her. 👏🏼

Abi is also a wonderful supporter of her classmates and our younger dancers, always cheering them on and helping create such a positive studio community.

It was beautiful to see you back on the “big stage”, Abi! We are so proud of you and this incredible achievement!

Congratulations Abi!!!

🏆 MIA RANKIN — TOP 5 IN THE STATE! 🏆☘️

5TH PLACE OVERALL & WORLD QUALIFIER! 🌎✨

Mia has retained her podium finish at this year’s Queensland State Championships!

Mia danced three consistent rounds, pushing herself on stage when it mattered most. She should be so proud of the way she stepped up and delivered on the day!

Every competition is part of the journey, and we are so proud to see Mia continue to grow, gain confidence and experience these special moments on stage. 🌟

Congratulations Mia!

🏆 ISABELLE LINKE — TOP 5 IN QUEENSLAND! 🏆☘️

5TH PLACE AT THE QUEENSLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS & FIRST-TIME WORLD QUALIFIER! 🌎✨

What an incredible achievement for Isabelle! 💙

Isabelle has overcome so many obstacles this year while learning some incredibly challenging dances. At times, it was tough, but she always kept a positive attitude, striving to nail those dances — and she absolutely DID! 👏🏼

She could not have danced any better. Three fantastic, consistent rounds! 🌟

We are so incredibly proud of you, Isabelle. What a result!

Congratulations Isabelle!!

The many emotions of that feeling when you're crowned QLD STATE CHAMPION!!!

Thank you Milton for capturing this moment perfectly MediaImages - Irish Dancing Photography

🏆 AVA PEARL — TOP 5 IN THE STATE! 🏆☘️

4TH PLACE OVERALL & WORLD QUALIFIER! 🌎✨

A moment that has been a LONG time coming! 💙

Ava has shown that goals like this don’t happen overnight; they come from countless hours of dedication, inside and outside the studio.

With the incredible support of her family, gym, dance community and village, Ava continues to give her all every class, approaching every correction with maturity, perseverance and determination. 💪🏼

We were BEYOND proud of you, Ava! We know just how badly you wanted this moment. 🥹💙

Congratulations Ava!!! You absolutely deserve it! 🏆☘️

🏆 ELISE HARRISON - TOP 5 IN THE STATE! 🏆☘️

4TH PLACE OVERALL & WORLD QUALIFIER! 🌎✨

Another incredible podium finish for Elise!

Elise danced three incredibly consistent rounds, receiving multiple TOP 2 placings from the judges throughout her individual rounds. 👏🏼

She also placed in the Traditional Set Dance section amongst Queensland’s best dancers! ☘️✨

Elise approaches everything Irish dance with such integrity, maturity and determination. She is a wonderful sport to her fellow competitors and always shines when she steps on stage. 🌟

Congratulations Elise!!!

🏆 AMY WILLIAMSON- RUNNER UP AT THE QUEENSLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🥈✨

Dancing three incredible rounds and absolutely nailing her set, Amy showed exactly why she is such an incredible role model for our dancers- both seniors and our younger students. 🌟

Amy proves time and time again that consistent hard work pays off. Endless training both inside and outside the studio, always giving more than 100%, even on the days she isn’t feeling 100%. 💪🏼❤️

Amy also received TOP 5 in the Traditional Set Dance sections, placing amongst the best 34 dancers in QLD and beyond!

A personal best for Amy and such a well-deserved result! We couldn’t be prouder of you, Amy! 🥈🏆✨