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Workshops
FREE LEOTC Workshops
The full 2010 Schools Programme is available here. Available workshop dates are updated below.
A programme of Arts based workshops is offered to Counties Manukau schools FREE of charge. The workshops are hands on, interactive and provide students with experiences in the authentic context of the Genesis Energy Theatre. Our aim is to provide learning opportunities that compliment classroom teaching and learning. Teacher resources compliment each workshop. The programme includes the following workshops.
Set the Scene Lighting and Drama Workshop 2010
Students experience the thinking and practical use of lighting, staging and behind the scenes duties including a comprehensive theatre tour and lighting demonstrations. Students will also particpate in a short drama workshop which will be bought to life with lighting.
Age Suitability:
Year 7-8: 30 March, 23 September
Year 9+: 29 April, 5 August
Duration: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Curriculum links: Drama PK, DI, CI, UC
To book please complete and fax back a booking form or complete a booking form online.
Dancing with Mythology 2010
Students will investigate the Pacific legends and histories of migration to Aotearoa told in the majestic carving Pou Kapua through a series of short dance and drama workshops held at the Genesis Energy Theatre.
Pou Kapua or Cloud Pillar stands a stunning 21 metres in height on the site of TelstraClear Pacific and is truly inclusive of indigenous peoples of the world. Having taken 30 carvers from around the world and 3 years to complete, this national treasure tells the creation myths of indigenous peoples from Alaska, Easter Island and Aotearoa and includes the stories of Kupe, Rangi and Papa and Tangaroa making it an ideal tool in the teaching of Mythology. Students will be inspired by the sheer height and detail in the carving that bring the creation myths to life.
Students will explore Maori Myths - The Creation and Maui through 3 short sessions of Drama, Contemporary Dance, Kapa Haka or Pacific Dance. The workshop will culminate with a wrap-up on stage. Tools gained from each session can be used alongside the comprehensive Teacher Resource to explore other stories back in the classroom.
Age Suitability: Years 1-10
Times: 9.30am - 12.00pm & 11.40am - 2.05pm
Maximum 90 students per session
Dates:
Years 1 - 6:
23 February Y1-3
16 March Y4-6
25 March Y1-3
5 May Y1-3
8 June Y4-6
10 August Y4-6
16 September Y4-6
19 October Y1-3
18 November Y1-3
Years 7+:
10 June Y7-8
22 June Y9-10
26 August Y7-8
Curriculum links: Drama PK, DI, CI
Dance PK, DI, CI
English – Visual & Oral Language
Bookings: Phone 09 966 1740, email schools@pacific.org.nz or download the Fax Back Booking form here.
Drama and Dance Master Classes 2010
Master Classes will be offered to serious and committed senior students of Dance and Drama. Professional practitioners and educators will facilitate workshops in each of the disciplines which will take place in the Genesis Energy Theatre. The workshops will be based on a theme relevant to the students and their community. Depending on the booking for the workshop students will work with other students from a variety of schools.
Dates: 11 May, 19 August (please specify either Dance or Drama when booking)
Age Suitability: years 11+
Duration: 10am - 3.30pm
Curriculum links: Drama PK, DI, CI - level 6
To book please complete and fax back a booking form or complete a booking form online.
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