Dance and Drama

 

 

One of the joys of both dance and drama is their ability to transport you to any place, at any time, and as any character. It is a chance for pupils to immerse themselves within a setting where anything can happen, with the opportunity to address any challenge, the only limitation being one’s own imagination.

At Hall Grove we are extremely proud to offer ‘Dance and Drama’ as a subject within its own right, enabling every child in the Middle and Upper School to enjoy weekly lessons and the Pre-Prep children fortnightly lessons. Challenging the mind, voice and body we believe dance and drama is key to educating the ‘whole self’ and as a result we develop dynamic children, rich in ideas, character and confidence.

In addition to providing theatre trips, specialist workshops and welcoming onsite performers we host an annual talent show, ‘Hall Grove’s Got Talent’, which has included everything from Bollywood dancing to a rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".

The opportunity for children to create and perform their work, in a variety of venues including the Outdoor Classroom, is highly valued and over the last few years, in addition to regular assembly performances to an audience of parents, Hall Grove has developed a reputation for amazing productions, involving large numbers of pupils of differing ages. Our most recent drama and musical shows include: Treasure Island, Grease, The Nut Cracker and Little Shop of Horrors.

We believe dance and drama encourages team work, creativity, leadership and self expression, and above all we have lots and lots of fun!