Performing Arts

Year 9 Performing Arts/Toi Whakaari introduces learners to the fundamentals of effective story telling. Ākonga/Learners' observation and listening skills are refined by studying and creating pūrākau/legends that help explain the world we live in. Learners incorporate elements of a tragic story to invent a unique tragedy of their own.  Collaboration is celebrated as learners produce group performances using technologies to bring ideas to life.

Course Focus 

• improvising, devising, choreographing, performing and critically viewing a range of short performances

• growing self-esteem and confidence by playing an equally important part in chorus and ensemble work/mahi 

• appreciating global and historical contexts of Dance and Drama where Greek theatre provides a foundation for comedy and tragedy explorations