News from the Performing Arts Department

It’s been a dynamic and inspiring semester for our Performing Arts students! From dance to drama to music, our students have been exploring creativity, expression, and performance in incredible ways. Here's what’s been happening across our Dance and Music programs.

DANCE

Dance Room Open Every Day at Second Break
The Dance Room is buzzing with activity every second break, Monday to Friday! It’s open to all students who want to rehearse for class, work on troupe routines, choreograph, freestyle, or just enjoy dancing with friends. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to dance, this inclusive space is all about fun, creativity, and community.

King’s Dance Troupe – Eisteddfod Season Begins!
Our Dance Troupe is preparing for a busy and exciting eisteddfod season, starting with Dance X, where students will perform 10 different routines across multiple styles. Audiences can look forward to:

• Contemporary, lyrical, and jazz performances
• High-energy hip hop and Broadway jazz numbers
• Dynamic solo and duo routines
• A special jazz item by our Year 9 Dance class

These performances showcase the diverse talents and styles of our dancers and highlight their dedication and teamwork.

Event Details
Broadbeach Cultural Centre
Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June

We encourage families to come and support our troupe as they take the stage with enthusiasm, precision, and school pride!

Year 12 Dance – A Celebration Through Movement
As they near graduation, our Year 12 Dance students are diving into a unit themed “Celebration”. Through their choreography, they’re exploring themes of gratitude, joy, nostalgia, and hope—using dance to reflect on their personal journeys and honour milestones. Their pieces aim to connect emotionally with audiences and will be performed at community events, cultural festivals, or special school celebrations.

Year 11 Dance – Dance and Wellbeing
This term’s focus is on the impact of dance on physical, emotional, mental, and social health. Students are discovering how movement can enhance communication, expression, fitness, focus and resilience. As part of the unit, they’ll visit the Prep classes at King’s Primary to teach a fun dance routine—applying their knowledge while promoting fitness and creativity among our youngest learners.

Year 10 Dance – Dance Around the World
Year 10 students are immersing themselves in traditional and contemporary dance styles from 15 different cultures, from Russian and Thai to Japanese and Greek. A standout part of the unit has been the study of First Nations dance, with a focus on the world-renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre. Students have been deeply moved by Bangarra’s storytelling, which blends Indigenous culture with contemporary dance, inspiring reflection on identity, history, and connection to Country.

Year 9 Dance – Storytelling Through Dance
Students have chosen a children’s storybook as the inspiration for their own original dance pieces. They’ve been working through the choreographic process: identifying a theme, creating and structuring their dance, and teaching their choreography to a group. The unit culminates in a performance featuring costumes, props, and music, all designed to enhance the storytelling and showcase their creativity, leadership, and teamwork.

MUSIC

ACO Excursion – From Bach to The Beach Boys
On 12 May, students attended an unforgettable performance by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. The concert offered a unique blend of classical and contemporary music, from Bach to The Beach Boys. A highlight for many was the performance on the Theremin—an instrument played without touch, which produced haunting and mysterious tones that fascinated the students.

Years 10–12: Composing Narrative and Identity
Senior students have been creating original compositions that tell a story or reflect personal identity. These works demonstrate a deep understanding of musical elements and structure, and span a wide range of genres including rock, alternative, film music, musical theatre, pop, classical, bossa nova and blues. Each composition showcases students’ creativity and their grasp of genre-specific characteristics.

Choir and Rock Band – Ready to Shine
Our College Choir and Rock Band are in full rehearsal mode, preparing for the Gold Coast Eisteddfod next term. Recently, the Rock Band performed at Biz Day (Week 4), electrifying the crowd with covers from legendary bands like The Foo Fighters, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, and The Offspring. Their confident, high-energy performance was a definite highlight!

Years 7 & 8 – Emotion in Music
Junior students have taken on a GarageBand composition project, creating music to reflect emotions such as excitement and sadness. By exploring musical elements like texture, tempo, rhythm, and timbre, they developed emotionally expressive tracks. They also performed group ukulele and vocal pieces, building their confidence and musical coordination.

Year 9 – Film Music in Focus
Our Year 9 musicians are exploring film composition, learning how to create original scores that match mood, action, and atmosphere. Through this unit, they’re gaining insight into how music enhances storytelling on screen.

Free Music Theory Lessons Now Available
To support classroom learning and private tuition, we’re offering free music theory lessons for students in Years 7–12.

Room C27 Music Classroom
Every Wednesday, 7.30am

These sessions are tailored to individual needs and help students improve their understanding of how theory supports musical composition and analysis. We strongly encourage all music students to attend!