What's happening over the next three of months . . .

July:

• In the Heights Rehearsals
• Choir Rehearsals
• Xecute Rehearsals
• Pasifika Performance Group Rehearsals
• Chalk Street - Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Poporazzi Pasifika Film Competition

August:

• “In the Heights”, RGHS and RBHS present their musical
• NZMade Dance Regional Competition: Xecute Junior and Senior crews perform
• Senior Music Showcase

September:

• NZMade Dance National, Palmerston North
• Huihui - Contemporary Dance Competition in Taupo
• National short film competition

October:RGHS Talent Quest

Sing, dance, play, whistle, juggle or walk on your hands….Bring you best to the Talent Quest.

THEATRE

The Year 11 Theatre class have been working this term on Clowning as part of their studies into a Theatre Form This has culminated in a Clown show for students at Malfroy Primary. It was amazing!!

DANCE

Year 12/13 Dance class have been learning techniques and performance qualities connected to two repertoire dance styles - Maori Movement Tirakau and Contemporary Dance. These will be performed as part of their second performance assessment this year.

Year 9

Our Year 9 students have been learning dances in the genre of Hip Hop and Lyrical. This has enabled them to develop their movement vocab and develop their skills in choreography. Imaginative movement sequences were developed in smaller groups towards the end of the rotation that were performed with confidence to their peers.

Year 10

The Year 10 students have made incredible learning progress during the first half of this year. They have learned about the basic techniques and movements associated with numerous dance genres. These students responded particularly well to Musical Theatre and Jazz. Their ability to understand the Elements of Dance and incorporate these into their own dance sequences has been rewarding to see. I have really enjoyed teaching these students and wish them all the best for the remainder of the year in their new options. 

Year 11

These students are currently working through the new NCEA Level 1 Dance Pilot Programme. As one of only five schools in the country to try this new learning structure has been exciting. Students have worked hard to choreograph a duet dance based on a Pouwhenua and reflected on the process. They have started to learn a Jazz sequence and are currently working on a research project. I am proud of the progress they are making. 

Xecute

Our school dance crew Xecute has been working hard under the guidance of their choreographers Keeley Carter-Conroy, Dee Jay Selwyn, Grace Hemana and Ngatahi Webster-Tarei. The team is looking forward to performing at the NZ Dance Made Regional Competition in late August. 

Choir

Congratulations to Voci Vovaci for their excellent entry into the Big Sing. They performed beautifully and came out with a Commendation from the adjudicator.

Congratulations to our Creative Arts Superstars!!!!

Max Tuballa for her third placing in the NZCF Chorla competition with her song, “In the Eye of the Storm”

Nikau Grace Chater for her recent recording of her new song, “Identity”.

Harper Tapsell for placing first in the Dramatic Characterisation Category of the 75th Rotorua Speech and Drama Competitions

Maria Davenhill and Sophie London for landing lead roles Lakes performing Arts production of Frozen!!!

Aiomai Nuku-Tarawhiti for her ensemble role in “Streaking through the 70’s”, soon to be playing at the Casablanca Theatre.

We are so proud of all your creative achievements.