Performing Arts
The Performing Arts program is designed to engage and support students to explore their creativity and imagination. They are immersed in a variety of music, dance and drama experiences each session.
At Berwick Chase Primary School, Performing Arts is taught as a year long specialist subject for grades prep, one and two.
Key elements of the program:
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Drama |
Music |
Dance |
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Voice- pitch, dynamics, tempo accent Facial expression- showing emotions Movement- whole body, part Gesture- showing intent Audience- giving feedback |
Beat- steady beat and no beat Rhythm- create patterns with rhythm Pitch- high and low Melody- getting higher, getting lower Tempo- fast and slow Dynamics- loud and soft Form- song structure Audience- giving feedback |
Space- levels, shapes, personal space, performing space, floor patterns Time- tempo, increasing, decreasing, gradual Dynamics- movement qualities, force, beat, rhythm Relationships- working with others, transitions, choreographing devices Audience- giving feedback |
The Performing Arts space is an inviting and fun space to sing, play music, dance and perform in. It is full of a variety of musical instruments, puppets, props, costumes and games. Each year students are part of a production performed to the community. Some of our past performances were:
- Aladdin
- The Wizard of Oz
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- The Lion King
- Moana
- Trolls
Students love attending and participating in classes everyday.
