Dance Opportunities
"Being involved in Dance troupes has helped me grow not only as a dancer but also as a person. I have made some life long friendships and been given the opportunity to work with some incredible choreographers who have inspired me to want to choreograph when I get to the senior levels". Ajah Cameron, Year 11 2020
At Tauranga Girls' College there are a range of extra curricular Dance opportunities on offer alongside the curriculum options. There is a culture of student leadership and collaboration in Dance. Senior students act as mentors to the younger students and life-long friendships are forged.
Involvement in the activities below is by audition early in the school year. Students of any year level and ability are encouraged to get involved!
Junior Dance Troupe
This is an auditioned troupe made up of year 9-10 students. They rehearse weekly with a focus on developing dance performance skills and technique in a range of Dance genres. Students practice weekly and work towards competitions, community and school performances, and are provided opportunities to workshop with experts. Students have the opportunity to compete in the Tauranga Performing Arts Festival, local dance competitions and Dance NZ Made.
Senior Dance Troupe
This is an auditioned troupe made up of year 9-13 students. Students practice weekly and work towards competitions, community and school performances, and are provided opportunities to workshop with experts. Students have the opportunity to compete in the Tauranga Performing Arts Festival, local dance competitions, Dance NZ Made and if successful on the national stage at the Performing Arts Competitions of NZ.
Dance NZ Made
Dance NZ Made is a national Competition Event for schools which is combined with a dancer development component where all stage performers are also offered the opportunity to participate in workshops covering a range of genres/aspects of dance/performance.
Showquest
Showquest is a student-led activity which involves creating, producing and performing an original theatrical production which is presented in a choreographed, themed mini-spectacular. The mini-spectaculars also features soundtracks, live music, themes, choreography, dance, lighting and optional video and Wearable Art. The performance is presented as a 10 minute piece and performed infront of an audience of whanau, friends and general public for the regional competition.
