Performing Arts

School Production 

Laura Washington and Amy Porter 2 | Production Co-Directors

Our College Production in 2026 will be...

Congratulations to all the students who auditioned for the school musical and those who have been given a role in the cast! We were incredibly proud of the hard work we saw in your preparation for your auditions. We are two rehearsals in and we are already seeing amazing work from everyone! We are looking forward to working with you all over the next two terms. 

We will be rehearsing on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school AND Sundays in Term 2 and in Term 3.

Students who wish to be in the cast are expected to commit to the rehearsal and production dates. It is a commitment but a rewarding experience too.

The College Production is one of the College events that involves students from 7 to 12. We look forward to seeing many students get involved in this exciting extra-curricular experience.

Music

Scott Hobson | Head of Music

2026 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC - LATE ENROLMENT 

Limited places are available for late enrolment starting in Term 2. Families interested in joining the program are encouraged to submit an enrolment application as soon as possible: 

📝🎺 2026 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC & ENSEMBLE PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

WINTER MUSIC SOIREE TICKETS

Tickets are now available for our upcoming Winter Music Soirée in Term 2, the first major ensemble performance night for our Instrumental Music & Ensemble Program in 2026.

Date: Tuesday 9th June (Term 2, Week 8)

​Time: Doors open at 6:30pm for a prompt 7:00pm start

The evening will showcase the hard work, talent, and dedication of our music students across all ensembles. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements and enjoy a night of outstanding performances.

Seat capacity is limited, so please ensure you book early to avoid missing out!

🎟️ LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE ➡️ https://www.trybooking.com/DKTDN 

Dance Academy 

Jessica Mortlock | Dance Academy Coordinator

DANCE ACADEMY INDUSTRY DAY

Our Year7-9 Dance Academy students participated in their first industry day of the year, on Monday 23rd March. This was an amazing opportunity for students to take classes in different styles, that are not part of their regular training. The day started with Acro, held by Leanne Le Page. This class was fun and challenging, and gave students some insight into new skills that they may not do outside of their regular dance training. I was very proud to see everyone giving it a go! Students then had a jazz class with Jake Keen. Jake has recently graduated from Transit Dance, and has already been involved with major productions such as 'Footloose', performed at the Athenaeum Theatre in Melbourne. This class was high energy, very technical and pushed students to perform at a high level. The final class of the day was lyrical with Ella McMillan. Ella is an extremely technical dancer and her choreography was a great challenge for our students. They worked very hard to find beautiful flow and performance in this class, whilst approaching some new movements that took them out of their comfort zone. 

Congratulations to all involved in this wonderful day of dance! 

TOP CLASS DANCE CONCERT 2026

Our senior dance students attended the Top Class Dance 2026 excursion at the Melbourne Recital Centre, an inspiring concert showcasing outstanding young dancers from across Victoria. The program featured a diverse range of VCE/VET Dance styles, as well as VCE Dance skills-based and cohesive composition solos, performed by high-scoring 2025 Dance students. As part-showcase and part-masterclass, the event was compèred by Chief Assessors for VCE/VET Dance, providing valuable insight on how current VCE students can best prepare for their own performance examinations.

The full Top Class program is available on the VCAA Top Class webpage. 

Presented as part of the VCE Season of Excellence 2026 by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, the excursion offered students a valuable opportunity to experience excellence in dance and deepen their understanding of assessment expectations.

MIDYEAR SHOWCASE 

Our Midyear Showcase will be held Friday June 19th (7pm) and Sunday June 21st (2pm).

Tickets will be on sale MONDAY APRIL 20th, via trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DKKHV 

Please be sure to book your tickets, let friends and family know and come to support all of our amazing dancers in this exciting showcase!

Theatre Studies 

Laura Washington | VCE Theatre Studies Teacher 

THE UNRAVELLING

The VCE Theatre Studies class of 2026 are busy working away on their production of The Unravelling by Fin Kennedy. Students are responsible for all aspects of production from acting to direction and design. They will proudly present their work on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May at 7pm in the Holloway Theatre. Please come along and support them in their creative endeavours. 

MTC AMBASSADOR

Congratulations to Sienna Maguire, who has secured a place in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s Youth Ambassador Program. This highly competitive, bespoke opportunity provides Year 11 students with a year-long extension experience that offers insight into the world of professional theatre. Each month, the Youth Ambassadors meet with Melbourne Theatre Company staff and artists to share their experiences of theatre with like-minded peers. We look forward to Sienna sharing her thoughts about this fantastic opportunity here in the newsletter in the near future.