Burwood Girls High School

Not For Ourselves Alone

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Dance

Dance Program

The school's co-curricular dance program is designed to celebrate the talent of our students and encourage those who love dance to develop their skills, confidence and abilities.

The dance program provides students with internal and external performance opportunities, raising the profile of dance within the school and wider community. In recent years, these performances have included:

School based performances:

  • Dance Showcase
  • Presentation Ceremony
  • Assemblies
  • International Day
  • Wear it Purple Day

Wider community performances:

  • Sydney Dance Festival
  • Pulse Alive
  • Schools Spectacular
  • Burwood Festival

Dance Ensembles

Acrobatics

Challenge yourself with exciting, gravity-defying moves! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this group focuses on building strength, flexibility, and balance through fun and dynamic acrobatic routines. Learn flips, handstands, partner lifts, and other thrilling skills in a safe, supportive environment. It’s a fantastic way to improve coordination and push your limits while having a blast with fellow dancers. Come flip, twist, and soar with us in this high-energy acrobatics class.

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Ballet

This ensemble is for all dancers, whether you're new to ballet or have advanced experience. It's an opportunity to continue refining your classical ballet technique, from barre work to centre work, while enhancing your strength, precision, and artistry in every movement.

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Bollywood

Experience the vibrant world of Indian dance! Whether you're new to Bollywood or have some dance experience, this group is all about celebrating energy, rhythm, and storytelling through movement. Learn fun and colorful choreography to popular Bollywood hits while building confidence, fitness, and new dance skills. Come and be part of a lively, welcoming community that brings the magic of Bollywood to life.

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Dance Ensemble

Explore a variety of dance styles during sport time! Whether you're interested in jazz, hip hop, contemporary, or anything in between, this group offers a fun and dynamic way to try it all. No experience is required—just bring your passion for movement and a love for trying new things! It’s a great opportunity to build your dance skills, get active, and be part of a supportive and energetic team. Come dance with us and discover the joy of movement in every style.

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Foundations of Dance

Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps in dance or returning after a break, this class is designed just for you! Focusing on foundational dance technique, this class will help you build strength, improve flexibility, and master the core movements essential to various dance styles. In a supportive and encouraging environment, we will work on posture, alignment, balance, and coordination while exploring basic combinations and exercises. The class is perfect for those looking to build confidence, refine technique, or rekindle their love for dance.

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Inclusive Ensemble

Join our inclusive dance ensemble, where everyone is welcome to explore the joy of movement! No matter your experience or background, this group celebrates diversity and fosters a supportive environment for dancers of all abilities. Whether you're new to dance or have years of experience, you'll be encouraged to express yourself, build confidence, and grow at your own pace. Come be part of a community where creativity and inclusion take center stage.

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K-Pop

Immerse yourself in the high-energy world of K-pop! Whether you're a fan of the music or love learning new dance routines, this group is all about having fun, improving your skills, and performing iconic K-pop choreography. No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and love for dance! Come be part of the excitement and groove to your favorite K-pop hits.

Contemporary Intermediate

This style blends elements of modern dance, ballet, and jazz, with a strong focus on fluidity and expression. At the intermediate level, dancers refine their technical skills, including floor work, turns, and jumps, as they prepare for the end-of-year showcase. It's an exciting opportunity to push your abilities and bring your creative movement to life on stage.

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Hip Hop

Hip hop dance is a fun and energetic style that’s all about bold moves and creative expression! It blends exciting elements like breaking, locking, popping, and krumping, featuring sharp, freestyle movements, isolations, and rhythmic footwork. In hip hop, you get to showcase your unique personality and style, while improvising and truly owning every performance. It’s a dynamic way to have fun, get moving, and express yourself through dance.

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Jazz

Jazz dance is an exciting and expressive style that brings together elements of ballet, modern, and African dance. With a focus on rhythm, flexibility, and powerful body movement, it features sharp, quick moves, jumps, turns, and footwork. Known for its dynamic energy, jazz dance is often performed to upbeat music, allowing you to feel the rhythm and bring your own unique flair to every performance. It's a fun, vibrant way to express yourself through movement.

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Musical Theatre

Musical theatre dance is an exciting and expressive style that brings stories to life on stage. Blending jazz, ballet, tap, and modern dance techniques, it helps tell a story through energetic and theatrical movement. The choreography is designed to match the music, dialogue, and characters of the show, allowing dancers to fully embody their roles while showcasing their rhythm, timing, and creativity. It’s a fun and vibrant way to be part of something truly magical, where dance and storytelling come together in a performance full of energy and emotion.

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Tap

Tap dancing is a lively and rhythmic dance style characterized by the sound of metal taps on the shoes striking the floor. It emphasizes footwork, timing, and precision, with dancers creating patterns and rhythms. Tap dancing offers a dynamic blend of musicality, coordination, and creativity.

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Contemporary Advanced

This ensemble builds on your existing contemporary skills by combining elements of modern dance, ballet, and jazz, while helping you refine your technique through exciting floor work, dynamic turns, and powerful jumps. As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to explore and create complex, expressive movement sequences that push your dance abilities to new heights.

2025 Rehearsal Days and Times TBA

Our dance program philosophy

Our philosophy at Burwood Girls High School for the co-curricular dance program is to:

  • Promote involvement in dance
  • Engage students in a fun, encouraging way
  • Provide opportunities for performance in dance both within the school and wider community
  • Apply the syllabus in the development of dance works that reflect the outcomes of the NSW 7-12 Dance Syllabus
  • Develop a willingness to aim for excellence in dance teaching, choreography and performance amongst dance students, teachers and choreographers.

Expectations of students

Successful students will be given a permission note and dance contract, which must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the school. The permission note will detail:

  • The ensemble the student has gained entry into
  • The rehearsal times and venues
  • The name of the dance teacher
  • Costing to be paid by parents/carers
  • Uniform to be worn

COMPULSORY DATES THAT INCLUDE ALL ENSEMBLES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

  • Monday 22 May - Term 2, Week 5 - Dance Photos (School hours)
  • Wednesday 30 August – Term 3, Week 7 - Showcase Technical/Dress rehearsals (school hours).
  • Thursday 31 August – Term 3, Week 7 - Matinee and Evening performances (11:00am and 6:30pm).

Dance Showcase 2021

Click on the video below to see Burwood GHS Dance Virtual Showcase 2021