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The Arts: Dance

Dance is a human activity of ancient tradition, and a fundamental and evolving form of expression. Experiences in Dance allow students to develop as increasingly interdependent and independent learners.

Dance is offered as an elective subject from Years 9 to 12, and all students in Year 8 complete a semester of Dance. In Years 11 and 12, Dance is an authority subject which is used in the calculation of OPs.

Across the different year levels Dance exposes students to a variety of dance genres, such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Funk, Contemporary, Social dances and many more. Students also develop an awareness of dance in various contexts and for various functions, including for artistic, ritual and social purposes.

The study of Dance is enriched by experiences in Choreography, Performance and Appreciation. Some of the skills gained through these criteria are self-confidence, improvisation, physical capabilities, communication, problem solving, research and analysis.

Co-Curricular Dance

• Dance Eisteddfod Team - for students in Years 10-12. This group competes annually in the Toowoomba Dance Awards and participates in the Brisbane Dance Eisteddfod in the alternate year to the musical.
• Junior Dance Troupe - for students in Years 7-9 and Senior Dance Troupe - for students in Years 10-12. These groups perform at school events.
• Other opportunities to perform include Dance Night, Spring Fair, Kaleidoscope of the Arts, Open Day, musicals, and assemblies.