St. Joseph Public School offers Dance as part of the curriculum from Years 3 to 15 . Dance is also a popular co-curricular activity from Years 2 to 15, and performances occur regularly as part of this professional Performing Arts program. Students are trained by highly qualified and experienced dance teachers, in a variety of dance genre. which is a large purpose-built dance studio, equipped with ballet barres, mirror, special dance flooring, and video facility.

Our Dance curriculum includes studies in Contemporary Dance, Improvisation, Composition, Performance, Body Conditioning, and Dance Theory and Analysis. Our co-curricular Dance program consists of classes in Commercial Dance, Contemporary and Creative Dance.

Students at all year levels have training in a variety of dance techniques, and have the opportunity to perform throughout the year in the highly equipped dance class room. Students also create their own dance through learning skills in composition and choreography. Dance theory and analysis is a component of the program, to provide a deeper insight into the arts and culture.

Both male and female students are involved in Dance over 5 year levels at St. Joseph Public School.

MUSIC CLASS

Students are encouraged to participate in a comprehensive program of musical activities, both curricular and co-curricular.

Students who do not wish to study music as a formal subject have the opportunity to learn an instrument or voice and receive tuition through the School. The School’s Music Department supports tuition in a full range of instrumental and vocal music and encourages students to perform publicly.

St. Joseph Public School has excellent facilities for music. The music suite incorporates a large rehearsal area, a Preparatory School music room, a computer/keyboard laboratory, an instrument storeroom, offices and individual tuition rooms. St. Joseph Public School is an outstanding facility, providing an opportunity for students to perform to large audiences. While recognizing a good need for balance, performance is given a high priority in the student’s musical development.

St. Joseph Public School Music Tours provide great experiences and outcomes, from building friendships and encouraging teamwork to appreciating different cultures and their enjoyment of music. Such performances extend the repertoire and experience of our musicians and provide an invaluable opportunity to excel.