Dance is for everyone. It is for those who want to unlock their creativity, express themselves confidently, and take creative risks while having fun and learning essential skills.
Our students are fortunate to train and rehearse in two purpose-built, dedicated dance studios. We cater to a wide variety of dance styles, culminating in spectacular shows and productions that are truly a joy to watch. Through secondary school dance, students develop a diverse skill set, including creativity, self-expression, confidence, choreography, live performance, research, and movement analysis.
Curriculum
Dance is a core pillar of The Arts in the New Zealand Curriculum, alongside Drama, Music, and Visual Arts.
- Year 7 Foundation: It is a curriculum requirement that all Year 7 students take foundational courses across each Arts discipline. This ensures both boys and girls get an inspiring "taste" of Dance as a potential future area of study.
- Senior Pathways (NCEA & IB Dance): We offer rigorous academic options through both NCEA and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Students who choose the IB Dance pathway benefit from experienced departmental leadership that brings a proven, established track record of high-level IB achievement to the College.
- University Entrance: NCEA Dance is a fully University Entrance (UE) approved subject. As part of their Senior School coursework, students complete both performance and choreographic assessments. This paves the way for further study, with several tertiary institutes in New Zealand and abroad offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees in Dance.
From Studio to Stage: Performance Opportunities We believe in giving our students incredible platforms to showcase their hard work.
- Middle School: Our younger dancers have the opportunity to perform in the Middle School Musical and the Wearable Arts Show. Advanced Middle School students may also be invited to participate in the prestigious annual Dance Showcase.
- The College Dance Showcase: The highlight of our calendar, this showcase brings 150 dancers to the stage. It features original choreography prepared and presented by our Senior students for their coursework assessments.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Our Senior dancers have unique opportunities to choreograph routines for our Middle School students.
The Dance Academy and Troupes:
Our Dance Academy Programme caters to dancers of all levels and backgrounds, offering training in contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and ballet.
- Student-Led Troupes: Within the Academy, we offer specialised dance troupes that Senior students can apply to lead. Students audition for these troupes, rehearse before or after school, and perform in our annual Dance Showcase.
- Guest Instructors: To provide industry-level insight, we offer a variety of dynamic dance classes taught by professional guest teachers outside of regular school hours.
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