Dance

Courses in the Art of Dance.

The Year 9 course provides  -

• experience in movement to develop skills and knowledge.
• improvement in self-confidence and organisational skills.
• skills taught are based on traditions and styles from a range of cultures.

The Year 10 course extends students repertoire -

• exploring  dance styles from the past and the present.
• incorporates a range of production and design elements
• enhancement in the   ability for choreography.
• students construct their own dance and perform to a variety of audiences.

Additionally, a  component of the Year 10 course develops students creativity and leadership skills.

Upper School Courses in Dance - Years 11 and 12.
 Students are provided, in  these courses  with the possibility of  entry into the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.  Other career possibilities are  in arts/dance administration, dance therapy, entertainment, acting, stage craft/make-up artist, costuming, teaching or set design.

The Year 11 Course,  consists of -

• pratical and theoretical study of dance.
• ability to create, perform and appreciate dance within historical and multicultural context are taught.

The activities studied contribute to  the enhancement of  self-confidence, creativity and communication  in  the student’s personal growth.

The Year 12 Course, consists of –

• further study in choreograph, performance and appreciation
• analysing issues in dance in Australia
• organise and produce a dance performance
• understanding health issues for dancers
• the techniques and coreography in three different dance genres