Dance & Wakakirri Programs

Dance students at Hoppers Crossing Secondary College have the opportunity to learn in a professional dance setting. Our studio is equipped with sprung wooden floors, mirrors and surround sound audio. There are a wide range of performance opportunities available to students including the Wakakirri Secondary School Competition and the State Schools Spectacular.

 

Year 9 & 10 Dance

Year 9 and 10 students can elect to undertake a semester of dance studies as part of our elective program.
Students study techniques for building choreography and creating original dance works. They are taught the essential skills to safely practice dance, and explore the development of a variety of styles. Students will also work towards developing their physical and expressive skills in dance and performance.

 

VET Dance (Year 11 & 12)

VCE and VM students have the opportunity to undertake VET Dance Studies. At the completion of two-year course, students will receive Certificate II in Dance and a study score that will contribute towards their VCE ATAR score.

 

This course provides students with an array of opportunities to perform in professional settings and includes a vast range of current industry knowledge. With technique classes and special guest workshops held in the dance studio, students will be able to receive professional feedback and training in their chosen style.

 

This pre-vocational course will prepare students to audition for further tertiary training in dance as a teacher, performer or choreographer.

 

Wakakirri Secondary School Competition

The Wakakirri Secondary Schools Competition is a national dance and drama production that offers students the opportunity to create original dance works and present them in a professional stage show.

 

College Performances & Awards

 

2019 – Be Careful What You Whisper
National Awards

  • Story of The Year

 

2018 – Race of Life
Show Awards

  • Spirit of Wakakirri

  • Best Public Speaking

State Awards

  • Best Motivational Story

  • Well-Rehearsed Performance

2017 – Journey To Freedom
Show Awards

  • Spirit of Wakakirri

  • Best Backstage Crew

State Awards

  • Best Original Story

  • Best Group Dance

  • Best Group Acting

  • Best Staging

  • Best Direction – Combination of Dancing & Acting

National Awards

  • People’s Choice

2016 – Hold On Pain Ends
State Awards

  • Best Adapted Story

  • Best Characterisation

  • Best Choreography

  • Best Group Dance

  • Best Show-Stopping Group Dance

  • Best Well Rehearsed Performance

National Awards

  • Story of the Year Nominee

  • The Entertainment Major Category

2015 – ‘Dream.Believe.Achieve’
(Victorian Story of the Year)
State Awards

  • Best Inspirational Story

  • Best Dance Production

  • Most Impressive Finale

National Awards

  • National Story of the Year Nominee

2014 – ‘Break the Divide’
(Victorian Story of the Year)
State Awards

  • Best Show Stopping Group Dance

  • Best Choreography
Best Blockbuster Story

National Awards

  • Best Story Victoria

  • National Story of the Year Nominee

  • Reconciliation Australia’s Cultural Story Award

2013 – ‘Feel the Beat’
State Awards

  • Best Choreography

  • Best Entertainment

  • Best Blockbuster

  • Best Supporting Male

National Awards

  • National Story of the Year Nominee

  • Student choreography leader, Te Manawanui Paraha was one of only two students who were offered a scholarship to the world renowned dance studio ‘Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance’ as a result of the performance in the 2013 finals.


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