Performing Arts
Learning to Lead
Express. Connect. Shine.
Performing Arts at Korowa offers every student the opportunity to explore creativity, build confidence and connect with others through performance. From the earliest years to VCE, Drama and Dance provide powerful ways for girls to express ideas, tell stories and develop the communication and collaboration skills that shape confident young women.
Beyond the classroom, students can extend their interests through Junior and Senior Dance Clubs, join the Performing Arts Committee, and embrace other performance opportunities like the Korowa Lyrical Dance Competition Troupe. Together, these experiences create a vibrant performing arts culture where students can participate, lead and grow both on stage and behind the scenes.
Inclusive
A place in the theatre for everyone
Every Korowa student is part of the Performing Arts journey. Through a rich, inclusive and hands-on approach, girls learn to communicate with confidence, think creatively, work collaboratively and embrace challenge.
Whether through movement, storytelling or bringing a character to life on stage, performance becomes a meaningful way to learn, connect and grow.
To me, there is nothing as satisfying as making something come to life with others. In Performing Arts at Korowa, I’ve made so many friends and discovered so many amazing people through productions, and there is nothing I’ve been prouder of than Performing Arts!
Elena Ramirez
Year 10
Performances
Performance & Collaboration
Performing Arts at Korowa is brought to life through regular performances across the year. From productions and showcases to festivals and community events, students experience the excitement of sharing their work with audiences and celebrating creativity together.
These moments build resilience, pride and a lasting connection to the arts.
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Performing Arts at Korowa has played such a huge role in shaping my time at school, especially through dance, drama and being part of school musicals. Dance has helped me grow in confidence, form strong friendships across year levels, and it’s something I always look forward to. It is always a highlight finding out what the next school musical will be.
Liza Williams
Year 9
Behind the scenes
Backstage
Across Korowa’s performing arts program, students also have many opportunities to experience the creativity and collaboration that happens behind the curtain. Through Middle and Senior School productions and the House Performing Arts Festival, students explore key production areas such as sound, lighting, costuming, stage management and stage handling, learning how technical elements bring performances to life.
Backstage teams are mentored by performing arts staff and industry professionals. These hands-on experiences develop practical skills, technical confidence and an understanding of teamwork in live performance environments. Students learn to problem-solve in real time, take responsibility and contribute meaningfully to shared creative outcomes.
In the curriculum, Year 9 and 10 Drama students engage with all aspects of theatre-making, working across acting and production roles to understand how performances are conceived, planned and delivered. Beyond the classroom, the Performing Arts Committee, led by the Drama Captain, supports showcases and events, building leadership, organisational and community engagement skills alongside their creative practice.
The Performing Arts program at Korowa has allowed me to build my confidence and given me a space to express myself away from the pressure of academics. Participating in the productions, plays and other opportunities has led me to form friendships across year levels, and has made my time at school very special, memorable and enjoyable.
Tara Hayes
Year 12 Drama Captain
Student-led
House performing arts festival
The House Performing Arts Festival is a cornerstone of Korowa’s performing arts program, bringing together students from Years 7–9 and Years 10–12 in a dynamic, student-led celebration of creativity and collaboration. Working within their House groups, students design and present original performances that blend drama, dance, music and staging, guided by a shared theme.
At the heart of the festival is leadership. Students take on a wide range of roles, from directors, choreographers and performers to production, stage management and creative coordination. They learn how to plan, communicate and work collectively towards a shared outcome. These roles encourage responsibility, initiative and teamwork, as students mentor one another across year levels and contribute their individual strengths to the group.
Through the House Performing Arts Festival, students develop confidence, expressive skills and a strong sense of belonging. The experience reinforces that performance is as much about collaboration and leadership as it is about being on stage, offering students meaningful opportunities to lead, support others and bring creative ideas to life within a vibrant House community.
The Performing Arts department has encouraged me to put myself out there and not care what people say, it has boosted my confidence enormously. The many streams of the department such as dance, choirs and productions have given me endless opportunities to pursue my passions, challenge myself creatively and build confidence on and off the stage.
Elysia Matusik
Year 11
Communicating through movement
Dance at Korowa
Dance at Korowa is joyful, creative and expressive. Through the curriculum, students explore a wide range of styles, from contemporary and lyrical dance to musical theatre and popular forms, while learning the fundamentals of safe dance practice, performance and choreography. Dance develops physical confidence, creative thinking and an appreciation of movement as a powerful form of communication.
Alongside classroom learning, students can extend their passion for dance through co-curricular opportunities such as lunchtime dance clubs and workshops, House dance events, choreographic competitions, annual school productions and Performing Arts showcases.
Prep
Prep
Students engage in creative movement classes that encourage playful exploration, simple choreography and joyful self-expression, building confidence and a love of movement.
Years 5-6
Years 5-6
Students engage in creative movement classes that encourage playful exploration, simple choreography and joyful self-expression, building confidence and a love of movement.
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Years 7-8
Years 7-8
Dance deepens as students explore global traditions, choreograph original works and perform throughout the year. Collaborative dance projects emphasise shared intention, creative unity and technical development, guided by specialist teachers and industry input.
Years 9-10
Years 9-10
Students choose from dance electives that focus on composition, performance and appreciation. They attend live performances, collaborate with industry professionals and examine how cultural, historical and social contexts shape dance.
Senior Pathways (VCE)
VCE
Students who develop a passion for dance in the middle years can continue their learning into VCE, deepening both performance and choreographic practice. Through technical development, composition and analysis, students explore dance as both an art form and a subject of study, building creative confidence and discipline.
This pathway allows students to extend their skills and understanding while preparing for future study or continued involvement in the performing arts.
Confidence & Empathy
Drama at Korowa
Drama provides a dynamic space for students to develop confidence, empathy and creative expression. Through performance, students learn to communicate ideas, work collaboratively and explore different perspectives, skills that support leadership, learning and personal growth.
Drama is supported by a vibrant co-curricular culture that includes school productions, festivals and performance opportunities, allowing students to apply classroom learning in authentic and inspiring contexts.
Prep-Year 2
Prep-Year 2
Our youngest students perform in the much-loved annual Nativity Musical, a cherished tradition that nurtures courage, teamwork and early performance confidence.
Years 3-6
Years 3-6
Students begin regular curriculum Drama classes, developing expressive and performance skills while strengthening social and emotional learning. Across Junior School, students also have opportunities to participate in major productions and optional after-school speech and drama programs.
Years 7-8
Years 7-8
Students explore energetic and imaginative theatre styles such as Melodrama and Physical Theatre. Through movement, voice and ensemble work, they build confidence and learn to communicate powerfully, often without relying on words alone.
Years 9-10
Years 9-10
Students choose from dance electives that focus on composition, performance and appreciation. They attend live performances, collaborate with industry professionals and examine how cultural, historical and social contexts shape dance.
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Senior Pathways (VCE)
Senior Pathways & Leadership
In the senior years, students can pursue a range of Drama electives before progressing to VCE Drama, extending their performance, production and analytical skills through individual and group work. Students with a strong interest in the performing arts may also take on leadership roles through initiatives such as the Performing Arts Committee, gaining valuable experience in event planning, promotion and production support.
Frequently asked questions
Do students need prior experience to take part in performing arts?
No. Performing Arts at Korowa is designed for students of all experience levels. Girls can begin Drama or Dance with no prior background and develop skills progressively through the curriculum and co-curricular opportunities as their confidence and interest grow.
Are drama and dance part of the curriculum? Or only optional activities?
Both Drama and Dance are part of the curriculum in the Middle Years. All students study Drama and Dance in Years 7 and 8, with elective options available in later years and VCE pathways for students who wish to pursue Performing Arts at a senior level. Co-curricular productions and performance opportunities complement classroom learning.
What performance opportunities are available to students?
Students perform regularly across the year through school productions, showcases, festivals and special events. These range from early performance experiences in Junior School to larger ensemble and theatrical productions in the Senior School, giving students confidence performing for an audience.
Can students continue performing arts into the senior years?
Students can pursue Drama through senior electives and VCE Drama, and take on leadership roles within the Performing Arts program. These pathways support students who wish to deepen their skills, explore creative leadership or prepare for future study in the arts.
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