GENERAL PROGRAM
The Thunder Ohana General Dance Program caters for students from years 7-12 and has been designed to ensure that our students study theoretical and practical components of a range of Dance genres including Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pom and Cheerleading. Other opportunities our students have the chance to partake in, involve;
- Year 11 & 12 Certificate II in Dance
- Year 9 & 10 Dance
- Year 7 & 8 Performing Arts
- National/International Travel
- Interschool Dance Festivals
- Community Performances
- Dance Showcases
- Combined Arts Showcases
- Leadership Team
COMPETITION PROGRAM
The Thunder Ohana Cheer & Dance Competition Program offers the opportunity for students to trial for teams that compete locally, nationally and on some occasions, internationally. At the beginning of each school year, students will be required to take part in a selection process that focuses not only on their physical capability, but their school attendance across all learning areas. In line with the Department of Education requirement, it is essential that all competition students obtain an attendance percentage of above 90 percent. Should students be successful in making a team, their physical progress and percentage of attendance will continually be monitored by our Coaches and Cheer & Dance Coordinators on a regular basis throughout the course of the year. Thunder Ohana Cheer & Dance Competition students will have the opportunity to participate in the following events;
- National/International Cheer & Dance Competitions
- All Star Cheer & Dance Competitions
- Local Dance Competitions
- Dance Showcases
- Combined Arts Showcases
- Competitive Cheerleading / Hip Hop / Pom / Jazz / Lyrical
- Leadership Team
Selection Criteria:
Students are selected to represent Thornlie Senior High School in the Cheer & Dance Program after completing the appropriate Application Stages:
- Applicants complete a Thunder Ohana Dance & Cheer Program Application Form and return it to the school.
- Selection Trials.
- Academic Reports and References will be considered
Continued involvement in the program will require students to;
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- Participate consistently and to the best of their ability within the program throughout the year.
- Maintain excellent school attendance and behaviour records
- Maintain a positive attitude towards academic studies.
Cheer & Dance Program Brochure
To apply for the Cheer & Dance Program please complete and submit the application form below to thornlie.shs.enrolments@education.wa.edu.au:
Cheer & Dance Program Application
For additional information please contact:
Lori Lockyer / Tahlia Brealey
Cheer & Dance Coordinators
Email: lori.lockyer@education.wa.edu.au or tahlia.brealey@education.wa.edu.au