Troupes

Dance Troupes

Dynamite

Years 9–13 Open Audition

This group is comprised of our top dance students, choreographed and led by HOD of Dance. The pre-requisites for this group are that students must – at any given level – be taking dance as a curriculum subject. At this point they are invited to audition for the group. Students will rehearse weekly, perfecting both contemporary and jazz technique. Sequences will be learnt in the first half of the year that will then be used for competitions and performances for the remainder of the year. Students involved in this group are strongly encouraged to partake in the open groups within their respective year levels.

Matrixx Senior

Years 11-13 (auditioned)

This group is comprised of our top senior hip hop dancers in the school. Students are able to audition at the commencement of the school year. Students will hone foundation skills in various styles of hip hop to form a competition sequence. They will then have the opportunity to perform this sequence at a range of competitions such as ‘Project’ and showcases throughout the year.

Matrixx Junior

Years 9-10 (auditioned)

This group is comprised of our top junior hip hop dancers in the school. Students are able to audition at the commencement of the school year. Students will hone foundation skills in various styles of hip hop to form a competition sequence. They will then have the opportunity to perform this sequence at a range of competitions such as ‘Project’ and showcases throughout the year.

Expressions

Years 11–13 (open)

This group is our senior level open troupe for all students interested in Dance. Whether students have prior dance experience or not, they are encouraged to join at the beginning of Term 1 and attend the weekly rehearsal until the end of the year. The group will work to improve technique, performance and ensemble awareness through the learning of a contemporary or jazz sequence. They will then have the opportunity to perform this sequence at a range of competitions and showcases throughout the year.

Beatz

Years 7–13 (open)

This group is our only group that encompasses all levels at St Peter’s, providing an excellent opportunity for students across the school to connect through hip hop dance. Whether students have prior dance experience or not, they are encouraged to join at the beginning of Term 1 and attend the weekly rehearsal until the end of the year. This group works to refine and understand basic hip hop foundation technique through the learning of a sequence. They will then have the opportunity to perform this sequence at a range of competitions and showcases throughout the year.

Fusion

Years 9–10 (open)

This group is our junior level open troupe for all students interested in Dance. Whether students have prior dance experience or not, they are encouraged to join at the beginning of Term 1 and attend the weekly rehearsal until the end of the year. The group will work to improve technique, performance and ensemble awareness through the learning of a contemporary or jazz sequence. They will then have the opportunity to perform this sequence at a range of competitions and showcases throughout the year.

Prep Revolutionize

Years 7–8 (open)

This group is our entry level troupe for all prep students interested in Dance. Whether students have prior dance experience or not, they are encouraged to join at the beginning of Term 1 and attend the weekly rehearsal until the end of the year. The group will work to improve technique, performance and ensemble awareness through the learning of a contemporary or jazz sequence. They will then have the opportunity to perform this sequence at a range of competitions and showcases throughout the year.