The St Ives High School Performing Arts Unit (PAU) is thrilled to be fostering the artistic talent and enthusiasm of its students. The PAU offers students the chance to partake in extra-curricular lessons in Acting for Theatre, Musical Theatre and Dance. Through this program students will be able to showcase their work, have fun exploring their craft and learn from trained specialists.  For more information, please contact the Performing Arts Coordinator, Katherine Dale, 9144 1689 extension 124.

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Acting for Theatre

“The actor should be able to create the universe in the palm of his hand” ~Laurence Olivier~

Drama is about fun! The students play games to help free up their inhibitions and develop their imaginations. Working with an experienced actor and director, students delve into the complex art of character creation. Actors need to transform their voice, body and appearance to create new characters and worlds for these characters to exist in.  In groups, the students workshop scripts and produce short performance pieces showcasing character transformations. They learn about theatre practice and terminology and, by participating in the PAU Showcase, they will learn about sound, costuming, stage make up and props.

Students will laugh, make theatre, and most importantly have FUN! 

Time:     Wednesdays, 3.30 – 5.30 pm
Cost:     $180.00 per term.

Dance

“There are short-cuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them” ~Vicki Baum~

Dance is a way to express oneself and find confidence. As one of our most popular courses, the Dance Program has been successfully running for 3 years with students partaking as principal dancers in the past two school musicals. This course is taught by specialised and inspiring teachers who explore many different styles with the students ranging from Hip-Hop, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. Students not only gain training in basic dance technique, but also learn many dance routines that are performed at various events throughout the year.

Time:     Fridays, 3:30 – 5:30pm
Cost:     $180.00 per term.

Musical Theatre

“If I cannot fly, let me sing”  ~Stephen Sondheim~

Musicals have the ability to touch the heart of an audience using all mediums of performing arts. It is a fun and beautiful exploration of voice, body and emotion. St Ives High School has, over the past few years, created smash musicals in ‘Godspell’ and ‘Fame’, with the promise of other productions being just as successful. This Musical Theatre course is a unique opportunity to provide your child with the necessary skills and techniques to be a part of the musical, as well as providing  them with the confidence and preparation needed to undertake a Principal Role if they so desire.

The students will look at song presentation in many different Musical Theatre styles and be taught how to express their character within solo performances, group performances and full ensemble pieces. They will explore the transition of scene into song; movement; vocal techniques and character projection. Through the Performing Arts Unit Showcase, students will have the opportunity to experience performing on the stage and working with costuming, microphones and an audience.
For any student who loves to sing and act, this class is a must!

Time:  Seniors: Tuesday, 2.30 – 4.00 pm (be available to stay till 4:30)
          Juniors: Tuesday, 4:00 – 5:30 pm (be available to start at 3:30)

Cost:    $150 per term

*Seniors and juniors will have the opportunity to work together occasionally. At no extra cost, students are expected to make themselves available for the occasional two hour workshop.

**Students who participate in Musical Theatre are invited to participate in the schools Music Tutorial program to learn how to sing their songs in the Musical Theatre style. This program is especially recommended for students wishing to sing solos.