Troupes

Fusion Dance Troupe is a fun, energetic group with a focus on developing students’ dance technique. All work is progressive and is designed to develop coordination, strength, agility and style. Amalgamations include jazz, musical theatre, lyrical and contemporary. This troupe is led by Kellie Schroer.

Expressions is a senior dance troupe which incorporates a number of dance styles, focusing on technique, fun opportunities for creativity, enhancing body awareness, functional alignment, partnering and safe dance practice. Lizzy Burn, an accomplished dancer and performer, leads this group.

Beatz is a hip hop class which offers students a technically stimulating dance workout, while developing their own individual style and personality. It is challenging, strengthening and highly energetic, making it a great form of physical exercise and is suitable for both boys and girls. The troupe is led by Miriana Wetere-Ryder who is an experienced dancer on the national and the international stage.

This advanced troupe focuses students on developing performance technique with a number of performances to work towards. Students have the opportunity to attend exclusive workshop sessions with guest choreographers in a range of dance styles. While this troupe is open to senior curriculum dance students only, subject to availability, other students may audition for entry. Dynamite Advanced is run by Jenna Bagshaw, Head of Dance at St Peter’s.

Inspire is a strength and conditioning dance class designed to help the body perform at its best and to advance physical fitness. Dance conditioning includes exercises to improve cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength. This group is led by Jenna Bagshaw, Head of Dance at St Peter’s.

The St Peter’s Junior Diamonds is a fun, dynamic cheerleading troupe which focuses on the basics of American-style cheerleading including balances, jumps, cheers and tumbles. The aim of this troupe is to develop the skills needed for the St Peter’s Senior Cheer Troupe. The troupe works toward performances at competitions — Schools’ Spectacular, Internationals and AIMS games. This troupe is led by Tracy Hemmingway as Head Coach and Courtney Watson as Tumble Coach.

The St Peter’s Senior Diamonds is a dynamic, competition-placing cheerleading squad. Students learn American-style cheerleading including arm motions, jump techniques, safe stunting, cheers, chants and tumbles. They are also introduced to the basic dance elements needed to develop as a well-rounded cheerleader. The troupe works towards performance at three competitions a year — Nationals, Spring Carnival and Internationals. Students are also given training in tumbling by a specialist coach. This troupe is led by Tracy Hemmingway as Head Coach and Courtney Watson as Tumble Coach.

This fun, energetic troupe gives Prep students the opportunity to experience a range of dance styles — jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Classes focus on developing performance and physical technique. Depending on the numbers that enrol in this troupe, we also offer an advanced Prep Revolutionize troupe. This group is run by Lizzy Burn, an accomplished dancer and performer, with the support of Year 13 dancers.