We are an independent, non-denominational, co-educational K – 12 school. We offer performing arts & performance sports streams with an equal focus on academic rigour.
Senior Contemporary Dance
In partnership with Sydney Dance Company
This program is for students entering Years 10 – 12 who wish to develop into creative, forward-thinking contemporary dance artists without compromising on their academic studies.
The Senior Contemporary Dance program is integrated into the school day with students receiving 10 hours per week of classes.
Skills learned across the three main focus areas of Technique, Creativity and Performance support students’ development across all areas of contemporary dance. Subjects include:
Ballet
Technique
Repertoire
Choreographic Development, and more.
The students develop their artistry while working with different guest teachers, choreographers, dance practitioners and educators who are pioneering their art form.
By exploring various improvisation skills and movement qualities, students will enhance their ability to collaborate in a co-creative environment becoming active creators in choreographic developments.
Career paths include performing as an ensemble member of a dance company, an independent dancer, choreographer, director, dance educator, or an integral collaborator in any creative environment.
“Sydney Dance Company is thrilled to be collaborating with The McDonald College on this innovative program for young dancers. It gives me great pleasure to witness these dancers receiving the support and industry expertise required to transform into sophisticated artists.”