Choirs

I have been doing voice lessons since junior school and have performed many solos and concerts, sung in chapel and assemblies and represented ASC in venues around Perth. I really enjoy partaking in the choir and have been a part of The College Choir, Girls Choir and ensembles on both a recreational and competitive level since year 2. I love music and performing with friends. Since the beginning of choir, I have had amazing opportunities to perform solos, and duets and lead the choir and help other students performing in concerts, eisteddfods,  charity events, chapel as well as taking part in many workshops. The choir has given me the opportunity to learn, sing and work with the community, perform and increase my knowledge in this art form.

Mama Mia

This year I was given an opportunity to take part in the  production of Mama Mia.

This process began with an audition.  We took place in a dance audition and then an audition for the leads where we had to sing two songs previously prepared.  I was cast as a dancer.  We  started the vigorous rehersal process, meeting 2-3 times a week, consolidating and rehearsing our lines and choreography for the show. We were responsible for learning our lines, organizing our props and costumes and then taking part in a series of dress rehersals bringing the production together. I tried to help out where I could with props and costumes as well as the leads when I could. We performed in three shows, this was amazing as it was like performing in a real theatre company performing  three consecutive nights. Over all this was an amazing experience to be able to perform and be apart of a production and lead  the audition process and be part of a theatre company.

Peer support

I was lucky enough to be chosen to be a ‘Peer Support’ leader for 2022. This journey first started

With one personal development week which began with us working along side our heads of houses and our house mates to take part in a series of exercises showing and developing our leadership and teamwork skills.  We then submitted an aplication with a self lead activity to the rest of the group, after we had been accepted we split into our smaller groups and began planning for the year following a series of prompts to base each session on.  We began meeting with the year 8’s every Thursday morning in tutor group.  We had to lead and take part in activities working to creat a connection between year 8’s and us working to send the message of each activity. This was an amazing opportunity to work with and mentor the younger students as well as to make connections and work on my leadership, team work and communication skills.

Co-curricular Dance Teacher 2022

This year I was able take my place for the second year as a ‘Student Choreographer’ for the 2022 dance concert ‘Rise’ based on empowerment. In order to acquire this position I had to undergo a selection and audition process. This process included submitting a cover letter, resume and an audition where we were required to lead a warm up and teach 16-24 counts of previously choreographed work and submit our over all themes and concepts. My concept based on the idea of empowerment was on ‘Time’ and the idea that time or the lack of time we have empowers us to live our lives to the fullest. Once my application was accepted, I was employed by The Agency.  I chose students from years 11 and 12  who were interested in being in my piece I  lead a warm up each session teaching my choreography and preparing my girls for the audition and concerts. I had to do all my own admin work as well as order costumes and design my lighting. This was an amazing experience yet again  allowing me to work on my leadership, organisation, and creative skills and teaching  me how to lead and manage a team .

Assistant Dance Teacher

From the beginning of year seven I have worked as an ‘Assistant Dance Teacher’ at my dance studio Dance Venture along side the dance teacher, working with children aged 4-6.  Whilst teaching, I demonstrate steps and help with choreography and lead a warm up.  I often have to deal with separation anxiety with such a young age group making sure all the students feel included and enjoy their time learning ballet.  Helping out  by dancing along side the student’s, gives them confidence in class and in our concerts  helping them not to get stage fright. I help with costuming and looking after my students in the dressing room. I love teaching and find it is an amazing opportunity to help ,inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers.