Terms 2 and 3 (Winter)
The College Dance Company meets on Thursdays and occasional Sundays – a multi-talented bunch of students who have come together to combine their skills in drama and sport. Work towards the "Dance NZ Made' regional competition in Term 3.
Teacher-in-Charge: Hannah Clarkson – email hidden; JavaScript is required
Venue: Old Boys' Theatre
Training: Thursday and (ocasional) Sunday
Recent Success
2022
- Performance in the Senior Production of Light at the End of the Tunnel
- 2nd place in the Year 11-13 Teams Event at the Dance NZ Made Regionals
- 3rd place over the entire event at the Dance NZ Made Regionals
- Awarded Excellence in Choreography at the Dance NZ Made competition
Dance Coaching Staff
Hannah Clarkson
Director of Drama
Hannah Clarkson
Director of Drama
Hannah took on the leadership of Drama in 2021 after 15 years in charge of Dance and as a Drama teacher and Dean at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. With a Bachelor of Education with specialisation in Performing Arts, Hannah is an experienced choreographer who grew up dancing, and later branched out into musical theatre and acting. She has worked on many joint Christ's College/Rangi Ruru Girls' School productions, with the most recent being 2020’s blockbuster, Evita, 2021’s Fame and 2022’s spectacular Light at the End of the Tunnel.
In 2023, Hannah featured both drama and musical theatre through alternating productions for both junior and senior students. This included the senior production of Peter Pan in May, followed by Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. in November. There are many other opportunities for boys with the Shakespeare Festival, NZ Dance Made national competition, Theatre Festival, House Plays, Theatresports, and the Dance Company as a winter sport.