Performing Arts

Performing Arts at Ferntree Gully North provides a range of opportunities for students to develop confidence, self-expression and creativity. Every child from Prep to Grade 6 attends a weekly lesson. Each term focuses on a different aspect of Performing Arts. 

The school has a variety of instruments which are regularly used during music classes, giving each child an opportunity to explore, compose and play. Dance gives the students time to learn technical and expressive skills in genres, including jazz, tap and contemporary. They practise fundamental movements and choreograph sequences to perform. In drama, students learn to think, move, speak and act with confidence as they create, rehearse and perform different roles. Performance opportunities include classroom, assembly and full-scale theatre productions.

Senior students have the opportunity to perform as massed dancers in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular held annually at John Cain Arena.

A whole school production gives every student from an opportunity to perform and is held every 2 years.  Students in grades 3 - 6 are invited to audition for lead roles. 

Extra-Curricular Opportunities:

In addition to our highly-regarded classroom program, Ferntree Gully North offers opportunities for students to extend and explore Performing Arts through:

• Private instrumental music lessons
• Group Dance Academy – Start to Dance, Live to Dance and Love to Dance