A DANCE group from Maningrida (Mala’la) is on its way to the Evolution Dance national finals at the Gold Coast in January. 

The nationals follow on from the Evolution Dance Competition in Darwin where the 10 youth, aged 8-15, had success by winning all their routines across hip hop and open dance categories earlier this year. 

Maddy Mackey, 28, a youth and family worker at Mala’la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, has formed a special bond with the young people to help them create, practise, perform and participate in competitions. 

“They have found confidence, grown their leadership skills and brought their hopes and dreams to life in the process,” Maddy said.