Dance
Dance is dynamic and powerful. It embodies our ideas, thoughts, emotions and values and provides a unique opportunity to develop physically, creatively, aesthetically, emotionally and intellectually.
The Dance course develops and presents ideas through a variety of genres, styles and forms, as it provides a unique way in which to express our cultural view and understanding of the world. Our students will gain an understanding of the physical competencies specific to dance, while learning to use the body as a medium for artistic expression. Students reflect on, respond to, and evaluate how dance styles and forms are historically derived and culturally valued.In performing dance, technical, design and expressive skills are incorporated and developed.
Through participation in the Dance course, our students develop transferable skills essential to their future. These include communication skills, collaborative teamwork skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, as well as the ability to organise, analyse and evaluate. Participation may lead to opportunities for future study in dance or related arts fields.
Drama
Drama is one of the oldest art forms and part of our everyday life. It entertains, informs, communicates and challenges. Students of drama work independently or collaboratively to create original drama or interpret the works of others. Through drama, human experience is shared. Students develop personal skills, knowledge and understandings that can be transferred to a range of careers and situations.