On Friday of Week 19 and Tuesday of Week 20, the Year 9/10 Dance students led workshops for over 200 primary students from Holy Spirit Primary School. The students from Years 1 and 2 participated in a vibrant Trolls-themed dance workshop, choreographed by our Year 9/10 students. Utilising our Dance room, Drama room, and Theatre, the 9/10 Dancers showcased their teaching expertise by conducting fun warm-up games and teaching multiple dance sequences.

The Holy Spirit dancers then hit the theatre stage with their newly learned choreography and led by their Year 9/10 Dance teachers, performed for each other. They pieced each section of movement together to create a whole cohort performance, with over 100 students dancing at once! The primary students then watched their performance on the theatre projector and felt like movie stars at their own film premiere! The Year 9/10 students were warmly thanked by the primary school students, who had an amazing time in the well-organised workshops. Excited and eager, the young dancers couldn't wait to go home and show their parents their new, funky dance moves!

This opportunity was linked to the Year 9/10 Dance assessment task, where students choreographed and taught their own dance workshops in their chosen styles. They were required to create a warm-up, travelling, jumping, turning, and floor sequence, challenging their technique and promoting safe dance practices. Each group excelled in presenting their workshops to peers, and their hard work was evident when they hosted the Holy Spirit students, showcasing their refined teaching and instructing skills.

We are immensely proud of our Year 9/10 Dance students for their exemplary representation of our school and their dedication. The workshops were a great way to finish the semester.

Zoe Dowling
Dance Teacher
Drexel House