Year 10 Students - Apply to be a House Dance Captain - here's how...

Are you in Year 10?

Do you have a keen interest in Dance and want to gain new skills/responsibilities?

Are you interested in applying to be a House Dance captain?

Here's a note from mrs Wearing telling you how...

Dear student,

I am delighted that you are interested in applying for the role of ‘House Dance Captain’ this year.  It is a challenging, demanding and very rewarding job.  It will look impressive in your Record of Achievement in Year 11 and offers the opportunity for your leadership skills to shine.

This year students will need to apply for the role. You will need to write one side of A4 paper explaining why you would make a good House Dance Captain.  We are looking for students who can demonstrate strong organisational skills, have the ability to motivate a young team of dancers and are highly reliable. You will also need to show you can work successfully with other Year 10 Captains to create a safe, positive environment at all times. The Dance Department will consider all applications and select the most suitable students for the role. The deadline for the application is Tuesday 22 April (first day back after Easter Holidays).

Selected House Dance Captains will be expected to attend two after school meetings on Tuesday 29 April & 6 May until 4.30pm to plan audition material, create audition posters, share concepts and music suggestions for their pieces.  Auditions will be held on the 12, 13 and 14 May in the Dance Studio.  On Friday 16 May, all House Dance Captains will meet with a member of dance staff at lunch time and give their chosen team lists to her.

House Dance rehearsals will officially begin the week commencing Monday 19^th May (this will give you 8 weeks until the end of the term). In the Autumn Term, you will have 5-6 weeks to finalise and complete the dance ready for the Competition.

House Dance Captains are organised, friendly and positive role models for younger students at Yateley School. The most important part about House Dance is that it is fun and challenging. Each House will rehearse once a week after school in the Dance Studio. These rehearsals will be led by the House Dance Captains and supervised by a member of the Dance Department. The rehearsal nights will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 4.30pm.

There are many ways that you can be involved in House Dance as a Captain. Many students enjoy choreographing the dance. You may wish to consider other roles that are equally important such as Costume Designer, Make up and Hair Designer, Warm up Coach or Lighting Designer.

If you would like to be considered, please hand in your letter of application to the Dance Office by Tuesday 22 April.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Mrs Wearing

Joint Head of Dance and Teacher responsible for the House Dance Competition