Armadale Christmas Pageant

Christmas 2025 brought something truly special for Showtime HMS Performing Arts – a year where scale, creativity and resilience all came together.

Both the Armadale Christmas Parade and the Perth Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant saw our dancers take to the streets once again, but with an exciting new visual element added to our performances. This year, we introduced Isis wings paired with fairy lights, creating a stunning effect as our costumes lit up the night. The glowing wings added an extra layer of magic and made our group impossible to miss, especially during the evening performances.

The Armadale parade also came with new challenges, featuring a new date and route and taking place on an extremely hot 40-degree day. Despite the conditions, our performers showed incredible determination and professionalism. We were proud to field the largest parade group, with 36 dancers performing together in fabulous Christmas costumes, moving as one and bringing festive energy to the crowd from start to finish.

Our appearance at the Perth Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant once again gave students the unforgettable experience of performing at a major televised event. Seeing our dancers featured on TV was a thrill for families at home and a moment of pride for everyone involved.

2025 was a year that truly showcased how far our parade performances have evolved – bigger groups, bold creative choices and dancers who continue to shine no matter the conditions.

The 2024 Christmas season was one to remember for Showtime HMS Performing Arts, with our dancers proudly taking part in not one, but two major Christmas pageants across Perth.

We kicked things off at the Armadale Christmas Parade, where our students brought festive energy, big smiles and Christmas spirit to the streets. Their hard work and enthusiasm paid off when we were awarded Second Place in the People’s Choice Award – a huge achievement and a moment we were incredibly proud of. Seeing the community support and cheer for our dancers was truly special.

Not long after, we headed into the city for the Perth Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. Performing amongst such a large-scale, professional event was an amazing experience for our students. A definite highlight was spotting our dancers on television during the broadcast – an exciting moment for families watching at home and a memory our students won’t forget anytime soon.

Participating in both pageants was a wonderful way to finish the year, celebrating teamwork, confidence and the joy of performing for the community.

The 2023 Christmas season was a special one for Showtime HMS Performing Arts, with our dancers proudly taking part in both the Armadale Christmas Parade and the Perth Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant.

For many of our students, the Armadale parade marked their very first time performing in a community parade, and we couldn’t have been prouder. Stepping out in front of large crowds, navigating a moving performance space and performing with confidence is a big achievement, especially for first-time performers. Opportunities like these are a huge part of what we love to offer at Showtime HMS – building confidence, courage and a love of performing.

In addition to the larger parades, our students also performed in a small community parade at Harrisdale Shopping Centre to help welcome Santa – a lovely opportunity to perform locally and spread some Christmas cheer.

Our Perth Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant appearance was another exciting highlight. Performing in such a large-scale event and then spotting our dancers during the television broadcast was incredibly exciting for students and families alike. Seeing their hard work showcased on TV made the experience even more memorable.

Both parades were a wonderful way to celebrate the end of the year, create lasting memories and share the joy of dance with the wider community.