You’d be forgiven for underestimating what you were about to see. After all, it is a dance production in the small town of Nambour by a Queensland state school featuring some local kids, and yet…. These kids, this teacher and this dance program – is complete X Factor. Despite the fact that men are proven sensational dancers across the world blowing audiences away. Even though right here in Queensland we celebrate gifted male dancers and choreographers like Queensland Ballet’s Li Cunxin. And even with numerous Queensland-born male dancers having outstanding international careers, typically most dance teams and dance schools in Australia are still predominately girls. It can even be common for a male dancer to be the only boy at his dance school.

“Diddillibah – 'Bah' means place of and 'Diddillibah' means the place of the coarse grass." Local historical book, Diddillibah, is a detailed resource and fascinating read of local history and families that have lived in the area for generations. According to the book, "Diddillibah is a small locality of hills, valleys and nice houses in a peaceful, rural setting with Nambour and Woombye less than 10 kms to its west, Bli Bli to its northeast and Maroochydore to its east". In person, the whole area has a natural beauty that frames all the houses and buildings with a soothing green and a rustic, country charm. It is amazing to think this idyllic place is just minutes away from the hustle of Maroochydore or the Bruce Hwy. The book came about as a rich source of local history but also so there would be an immaculately fact-checked record. The correct details were important, things like a Methodist had been recorded as a Church of England and incorrect facts about other things were what local historian and author Eunice Paulett, a retired teacher passionate about local history, says inspired her to research and preserve as much factual information and correct details as possible.