Shadow Dance 2024 sneak peek!

One exciting aspect of our upcoming arts celebration (one of many!) is a shadow dance performance where students use silhouettes to tell the stories of Māui, trickster and changemaker. In preparation, we have been exploring the elements of dance — body, action, space, time, and energy — and learning how to retell a story through dance and drama. Students began by 'blocking out' the most important parts of Māui's adventures, then composed movements to convey each key moment behind a backlit screen. Adding to the creativity, the students have designed and crafted their own props, mostly using paper and card, to bring their shadow stories to life. We can't wait for you to see their hard work and creativity shine! Here is a sneak-peek of our mahi...