Dance and Drama

There are a wide range of extra-curricular Dance and Drama opportunities that all students can participate in, including lunchtime and afterschool company rehearsals and company classes, also we produce a major performance event every term, under the headings of the Autumn Drama and Dance Showcase, Annual School Musical Production and a Dance Show.

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School Production

There is a full scale musical production each Spring Term involving large numbers of students in acting, singing, dancing, lighting, the orchestra and various behind scenes activities. These productions have varied from Anything Goes (2012), Hairspray (2013), Schools Will Rock You (2014), Les Miserables (2015), Beauty and the Beast (2016) and The Wiz (2017). The highest standards have always been expected and achieved with the musical and they have been met with critical acclaim.

Autumn Drama and Dance Showcase

In the autumn term students’ work towards an annual Drama and Dance Showcase, which encompasses work from a range of students across all year groups. This work includes devised and scripted performances as well as choreographed pieces put together by both staff and students. We have also included work generated from participation in The Shakespeare for Schools Festival as well as the National Theatre Connections Project. The show is an excellent opportunity to showcase what they have been working on in the autumn term as well as develop their performance skills and meet new friends.

Summer Dance Show

In the summer term students’ work towards an annual Dance show, which encompasses work from a range of students across all year groups. This work includes choreographed performances created by both staff and students. The show includes a variety of performances ranging from year 7 advanced dance to year 13 performance pieces and choreography. The show is an excellent end to the year and a celebration of the students’ hard work, determination and creativity.

Workshops and Trips

There are many exciting opportunities to get involved with workshops and trips in the Dance and Drama department. A few of the events that have been offered to students this year include: a Boys Dance workshop with a male professional dancer, all day workshops lead by a dancer from Northern School of Contemporary Dance Conservatoire, offered to KS3, KS4 and KS5 students, a trip to see Alvin Ailey at Sadler’s Wells, Performance opportunities with Barnet Dance Festival and Shakespeare for Schools Festival. The Dance and Drama department ensure the extra-curriculum is as rich as the school curriculum. Look out for future workshops and trips with the Dance and Drama department.

Dance and Drama Extracurricular Classes

The Dance and Drama Department offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities throughout the year, including Year 7, 8 and 9 Advanced Dance Clubs, Performance Company Class, Boys Dance Club, Street Dance, Contemporary Dance Club and Drama Club. We have also participated in the Shakespeare for Schools Festival, National Theatre Connections Project and Barnet Dance Festival. In addition we produce a major performance event every term, under the headings of the Autumn Drama and Dance Showcase, Annual School Musical Production and a Dance Show.