Dance at Whitfield
Dance is a vibrant part of life at Whitfield State School, providing students with opportunities to express ideas, tell stories and explore different perspectives through movement and performance. Through weekly curriculum learning, school productions and our Dance Academy, students develop creativity, confidence, communication and collaboration. By creating, rehearsing and performing for others, students learn to take creative risks, respond to feedback and appreciate the contribution of every performer; building a strong sense of belonging while striving for their peak.
Dance is taught as part of The Arts in Queensland schools, with students learning through creating, performing and responding to dance. At Whitfield State School, as one of the only schools in Queensland that teaches Dance as a standalone weekly subject in a primary school, students explore how movement can communicate ideas, stories and emotions while developing coordination, creativity and confidence. They choreograph and perform dances, work collaboratively and reflect on their own and others' work. These experiences build students' understanding of dance across different cultures, times and places, while encouraging every learner to express themselves
Elements of Dance at Whitfield State School
Dance Specialist program – Weekly classroom specialist lessons for 6 months of every year for every student. Students learn Dance as part of the Australian Curriculum and this subject is assessed and reported against these standards.
Peak Dance Club – Weekly lunchtime dance program for those younger students interested in Dance. This program includes between 50 and 80 children.
Gymnastics program – Lunchtime Gymnastics club is a feature of performing arts program in our school **coming soon
Peak Dance Academy – With twice weekly practice and instruction sessions during lunch and class time, our Peak Dance Academy, with its shining and rising star groups, includes nearly 90 children in dance excellence learning.