2022 Junior School Dance Opportunities

Dear Parents and Carers,

Canterbury has a rich and thriving extra-curricular dance program on offer to students.

And there are still places available in some of our ensembles.

In addition, we are seeking Expressions Of Interest for a new group to be introduced in 2022!

Expressions Of Interest: BoyZone

We are seeking Expressions Of Interest for a 2022 Junior School Boys-Only dance group called BoyZone.

This would be non-auditioned and would focus on the jazz and/or hip-hop styles depending on student interest.

Students with or without any dance experience are encouraged to apply.

This class will be taught by a dance teacher who is experienced working with boys in dance.

Expressions Of Interest are open to all Canterbury boys in Years 1-6.

Please Note: This is an Expression Of Interest ONLY and this group may need to be restricted to specific age groups based on need and/or the level of interest shown.

  • Beginning in Term 2, 2022
  • $150/Year (Sundry Billed)
  • Day and Time TBC
  • Students should wear their Canterbury Sport Uniform or the Canterbury Dance Uniform

Please CLICK HERE if you would like to express your interest for your son to participate in BoyZone in 2022.

Expressions Of Interest CLOSE 5PM FRIDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2022.

ELC and Prep: Little Groovers Dance Class

Little Groovers is a dance class providing an opportunity for the younger students in our ELC and Prep to participate in dancing for enjoyment with the College.

The goal of this group is to build a love of music, dance and movement in a safe and fun environment.

Students will perform at a Junior School Assembly near the end of their semester, with their parents warmly invited.

This class is taught by a dance teacher who is experienced working with children of this age group in dance.

  • $100/Semester (Sundry Billed)
  • Prep: 3:30pm – 4:00pm Friday afternoons
  • ELC: 4:00pm – 4:30pm Friday afternoons
    New for 2022: ELC students will now be walked by ELC staff to and from Little Groovers Dance Class.
    Parents can collect their child/ren either from Little Groovers at 4:30pm OR from the ELC later in the afternoon.
  • No uniform or dance attire required.

Please CLICK HERE if you would like your child to participate in Little Groovers in Semester 1, 2022.

Parents who already signed up their child/ren at the end of 2021 do not need to fill out this form again.

Entries For Semester 1, 2022 CLOSE 5PM WEDNESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2022.

Years 1-2: Rise Dance Class

Rise is a dance class providing an opportunity for students in Years 1-2 to participate in dancing for enjoyment with the College.

The goal of this group is to develop musicality, coordination, confidence and stage presence, while learning skills in the jazz dance style.

Students will perform at school events such as a Junior School Assembly and Dance Spectacular.

There are limited places remaining in this group.

This class is taught by a dance teacher who is experienced working with children of this age group in dance.

  • $200/Year (Sundry Billed)
  • 7:00am – 8:00am Thursday mornings
  • Boys and Girls require black jazz shoes
  • Girls require tan dance stockings

Please CLICK HERE if you would like your child to participate in Rise Dance Class in 2022.

Parents who already signed up their child/ren at the end of 2021 do not need to fill out this form again.

Entries For 2022 CLOSE 5PM TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2022 OR WHEN ALL PLACES HAVE BEEN FILLED.

Years 3-6: Flame Dance Class

Flame is a dance class providing an opportunity for students in Years 3-6 to participate in dancing for enjoyment with the College.

The goal of this group is to develop musicality, coordination, confidence and stage presence, while learning skills in the jazz dance style.

Students will perform at school events such as a Junior School Assembly and Dance Spectacular.

There are limited places remaining in this group.

This class is taught by a dance teacher who is experienced working with children of this age group in dance.

  • $200/Year (Sundry Billed)
  • 3:30pm – 4:30pm Friday afternoons
  • Boys and Girls require black jazz shoes
  • Girls require tan dance stockings
  • Students should wear their Canterbury Sport Uniform or the Canterbury Dance Uniform.

Please CLICK HERE if you would like your child to participate in Flame Dance Class in 2022.

Parents who already signed up their child/ren at the end of 2021 do not need to fill out this form again.

Entries For 2022 CLOSE 5PM THURSDAY 10 FEBRUARY 2022 OR WHEN ALL PLACES HAVE BEEN FILLED.

If you have any questions at all, please contact Miss Rhiannon Ottrey – .

Kind regards

Miss Rhiannon Ottrey
Dance and Drama Coordinator
Canterbury College