YEAR 7 DANCE

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YEAR 7 DANCE

2021 saw the successful introduction of Dance to the Year 7 cohort at St Hilda’s. Aiming to develop student’s confi dence, innovation, and expression in movement over the year, the course encouraged students to explore features of Contemporary and Cultural dance. Contemporary Dance technique involved learning specialised exercises and working on skills such as strength, fl exibility, control, and coordination. Applying knowledge of this genre students then explored choreographic skills in small group collaboration to create movement inspired by Australian landscapes. Two groups presented their work at the Dance Choreographic Night, performing beautifully. In their study of Cultural Dance, students explored a wide variety of interesting dance styles such as Classical Indian Dance, Rumba, Hula, Haka and many more. Examining the purposes and aesthetics of these assorted styles was inspiring, and the students were able to develop a good understanding of a diverse range of movement skills. All Year 7 students had the opportunity to shine as they performed in the MADD Evening in Term 4, presenting three items to refl ect the diff erent units studied; a small group demonstrated Contemporary Dance exercises, four groups performed their landscape inspired choreographic pieces, and all students collaborated to combine Bollywood Dance phrases in a whole Year 7 item. The girls thoroughly enjoyed the excitement of performing together and represented the fi rst year of Dance at the Senior School with enthusiasm, excellence, and imagination. Louise Humphry Dance Coordinator