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 12 2021
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.
Further information about the activities on offer is available and in our Dance Manual. Students of any year level and ability are encouraged to get involved!
Mahi Tahi Open Studio Sessions
These sessions are faciliated by the Tauranga Girls’ College Arts Committee and are open to anyone from years 9 - 13 who would like to give dance a go! There is no commitment to stay for the full year, simply come along weekly to enjoy open sessions with different student and guest artists.
Check out the timetable for Term One to see what is coming up!
Term One Timetable
Week |
Date |
What's on |
Week 6 |
Monday 8 March | Hip Hop Dance |
Week 7 |
Monday 15 March | Pasifika Dance |
Week 8 |
Monday 22 March | Jump Jam |
Week 9 |
Monday 29 March | Jazz Dance |
Week 10 |
EASTER MONDAY - NO CLASS | |
Week 11 |
Monday 12 April | Contemporary Dance |
Dance Troupe Manual
Download the Dance Troupe Manual for further information on:
● Jazz Dance Troupe
● Lyrical/Contemporary Dance Troupe
● Hip Hop Dance Troupe
● Mahi Tahi Open Studio Sessions
Jazz Dance Troupe
This troupe is an auditioned troupe made up of year 9-13 students choreographed In a Jazz genre. Students practice weekly and work
towards competitions and performances. NCEA credits available for
students who may not take curriculum dance.
Lyrical/Contemporary Dance Troupe
This troupe is an auditioned troupe made up of year 9-13 students choreographed in a Lyrical/Contemporary genre. Students practice weekly and work towards competitions and performances. NCEA credits available for students who may not take curriculum dance.
Hip Hop 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 Project
Hip Hop Competition, Tauranga Performing Arts, and Dance NZ Made.
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.
