Dance and Drama
Dance and Drama
The Dance and Drama Department offers many opportunities for students to explore the exciting world of performing arts. From Year 9 to Year 13, students gain the opportunity to devise, direct, choreograph and take part in a range of performances from Greek Drama, Melodrama, Cultural Dance, Elizabethan Theatre, scripted scenes and a class play. |
Student Work and Events |
Young and Hungry Ambassadors
Congratulations to Eleanor McKitterick and Bethany Miller on becoming this year's Young and Hungry Ambassadors.
The Young and Hungry Ambassadors' Programme has been running over eight years. It is a programme that introduces young people to a diverse range of live performing arts on offer in Wellington. Both Eleanor and Bethany will have a chance to attend live performances and get a sneak peek of what it is like behind the scenes. Most importantly they will learn the wonderful art of reviewing. This is a fanstastic opportunity to gain exposure to the world of professional theatre.
We look forward to them sharing thier experiences.
Year 12 Drama
Year 12 Drama students devised performances based on New Zealand Natural Disasters. In groups they explored historical disasters based in New Zealand and its impact on the community and lives of individuals.
We now have Year 13 Dance
This course builds on skills learned in Level 2 Dance. It enables students to become increasingly accomplished in dance choreography and processes. Units of work include composing solo, paired and group dance sequences, exploring cultural motifs and performing a class dance.
This year we have an extremely talented group of girls ready to take on Level 3 Dance with enthusiasm and energy! Mrs Hocking is excited to be working with such a wonderful group of girls. Keep an eye out for their performances this year!
Head of Department |
Sonia Hocking: sonia.hocking@wegc.school.nz
Programme |
Dance and Drama is offered as a joint subject in Years 9 and 10. Students can opt to take Dance and/or Drama in Year 11 and 12. Dance and Drama courses are offered at Year 13 and for Scholarship.
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Career Pathways |
Career paths recommended for students who have an interest in studying the Performing Arts.
