Dance Troupe is an extra-curricular program for students who are passionate about dance and performance. It is an opportunity for students to extend their Dance knowledge outside of the classroom.
Troupes
Admission to the Troupes is via an audition. All groups are taken by Dance Teacher, Georgia Lear.
Junior Dance Troupe
| Year 7 to 9
| Students practice one morning a week from 7:45am – 8:45am learning routines to perform for school performances and competitions. Students generally compete at 2 – 3 competitions throughout the school year in both a jazz and contemporary routine.
| All students are welcome to audition but prior dance experience is preferred.
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Senior Dance Troupe
| Year 10 to 12
| Students practice one morning a week from 7:45am – 8:45am learning routines to perform for school performances, musicals and competitions.
Students will generally compete at 2 – 3 competitions throughout the school year in both a jazz and contemporary routine.
| Students are expected to take Dance as a senior subject whilst in this troupe.
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Hip Hop Troupe
| Year 8 to 12
| The Hip Hop troupe is an extra performance opportunity for students.
| Invitation only.
Members from Junior and Senior Troupe will be invited to join. Invitations will also be given to students by their classroom Dance teacher.
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Program costs
The cost to participate in a Dance Troupe ranges from $100 to $200 for the school year and is inclusive of excursions, costumes, workshops, tuition and transport.
Events
Term 4, 2021
If you missed auditions please contact Miss Sarah Callaway.
| Auditions
| Senior Dance Troupe
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Week 3 Term 1, 2022
Check student notices for more information.
| Auditions
| Junior Dance Troupe
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Wednesday 27 April - Monday 2 May 2022
| Ipswich Combined Eisteddfod
| Junior Dance Troupe & Senior Dance Troupe
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Saturday 4 June - Sunday 26 June 2022
| BPAC Competition
| Junior Dance Troupe & Senior Dance Troupe
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Thursday 9 June - Sunday 19 June 2022
| Ipswich Eisteddfod
| Junior Dance Troupe & Senior Dance Troupe
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Wednesday 19 October 2022
| Premier Awards Evening
| TBC
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Calendar is subject to change - please refer to the Events calendar on our website and communication from Dance Coordinator, Mrs Amelia Fozard (afoza2@eq.edu.au).
Contact
If you're interested in learning more about our Dance Troupes please contact Dance Coordinator, Mrs Amelia Fozard - afoza2@eq.edu.au.