We offer a range of extra-curricular Dance opportunities alongside our curriculum options. There is a culture of student leadership and collaboration in Dance. Senior students act as mentors to the younger students and life-long friendships are forged. Students of any year level and ability are encouraged to get involved!

The purpose of our school dance troupes are to provide students with:

• The opportunity to be part of a team
• Opportunities to develop technique and self expression
• Build a repertoire of dances to showcase at local community events and competitions
• To compete against other dance schools in a number of local and national competitions

Read the information below and feel free to contact Ms Caroline Gill or Miss Alana Gain (Teachers in Charge of Troupes) or our Dance student leaders for more information.

At Tauranga Girls’ College the following dance troupes are on offer:

• Jazz Troupe

This troupe is an auditioned troupe made up of Year 9-13 students choreographed in a Jazz genre. Students practice weekly on Tuesday lunchtimes and work towards competitions and performances. NCEA credits available for students who may not take curriculum dance.

This troupe will be led by Year 13 student Grace Gill and assisted by Year 12 student Jemma Dos Santos. Ms Caroline Gill is the Teacher in Charge.

• Lyrical/Contemporary Troupe

This troupe is an auditioned troupe made up of Year 9-13 students choreographed in a Lyrical/Contemporary genre. Students practice weekly on Wednesday lunchtimes and work towards competitions and performances. NCEA credits available for students who may not take curriculum dance.

This troupe will be led by Year 13 student Sophie Brown and assisted by Year 12 student Ajah Cameron. Miss Alana Gain is the Teacher in Charge.

• Hip Hop Troupe

The Hip Hop troupe is an auditioned troupe made up of Year 9-13 students choreographed in a Hip Hop genre. Students practice weekly on Thursday lunchtimes and work towards competitions, community and school performances. NCEA credits available for students who may not take curriculum dance.

This troupe will be led by Year 13 student Maia De Bruin and assisted by Year 11 student Ave Almandoz. Miss Alana Gain is the Teacher in Charge.

• Mahi Tahi Open Studio Sessions

In collaboration with the Tauranga Girls’ College Arts Committee our Monday lunchtime Mahi Tahi Open Studio Sessions are open to anyone from Years 9-13 who would like to give dance a go!

There is no commitment to stay for the full year, simply come along weekly to enjoy open sessions with different student and guest artists.

Opportunities on offer could include:

• Cultural dance opportunities (eg Pasifika, Māori Performing Arts, Indian, Chinese etc)
• Jump Jam sessions
• Creative dance workshops
• Learning of dances in a range of different genres/styles (eg Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical)
• Yoga and Pilates

Keep an eye out on the Arts committee promos to see what is coming up or contact the Performing Arts Prefects.