Simba | Sweet Dragonflies | Star Stable Dressage - Trainee Trials

Sweet Dragonflies presenting Simba!
As the majority of our club is from South Africa, we chose to represent something which is close to home; The Lion King.
Our routine focuses on the story of Simba (Ahkal-Teke), his name meaning "lion" in Swahili. Other characters include the variety of animals (Friesians) present in the animal kingdom, all of which roam across the vast African steppes. Lastly, the hyenas (Dragon Friesians) and other disruptive forces influence Simba throughout the course of his journey. However, harmony is once restored in the circle of life.
Simba's journey begins in the dusty plains. Slowly, other animals appear in the scene, following him through the beginning of his journey. There is a sense of peace resting across the plains represented by rounder, softer shapes. However, this harmony is soon disrupted by an unforeseen force. An eerie tune indicates that something is brewing within the kingdom. Initially, there are hopes to form a circle, but it is revealed that Simba does not fully believe in himself yet. Suddenly, voices filled with guilt and regret scatter the kingdom, disrupting the harmony that once was present. Luckily, the animals regroup with Simba. In addition to the disruption, the hyenas challenge the rest of the animal kingdom to a battle. Simba takes charge, leading the animals head-on into the fight. Soon enough, everyone is shown that there is a better way and harmony is restored. Simba regains his place in the circle of life as each animal follows him with loyalty (symbolized by the 20m circle & performed moves). Each of them pays their final respects, taking their final place in the circle of life (global store). As Simba remains the last one to remain, he finally has the realization that he believes in himself once again and has the chance to become the one true king.
A parallel can be drawn between our club, Sweet Dragonflies, and the story Simba. Compared to the challenges which Simba faces, we experienced our own challenges as a team while preparing for this competition. However, it was all worth it and we improved as a club
Choreographer and Commander
Sadie Rosenight
Riders
Simba
Rebecca Ravenbird
Animals
Ariel Fireflower
Olivia Toadstream
Isabella Eastsparrow
Ava Oakspoon
Sadie Rosenight
Hyenas
Nicole Greenforest
April Bitterdew
Charlie Dreamhook
Honorable mentions
Elena Dawnhurricane
Claire Braverider

[@_ItsAri]

I’m so proud to have been a part of this I love it!!! 🥹🥹😭😭✨✨💙💙💙

[@officialopalhunters]

i LOVE this routine, so well done!

[@-sparrow-2807]

definitely my favourite routine (from rider and viewer perspective) ❤️

[@notpostingx5035]

This looks so creative! Looking forward to watching it