Socio Emotional Domain Opportunities
Comperes:
A video qualifying process is important for this role.
Schools can apply and put forward 2 students for each role or by by emailing a short video for the compere role. Students applying should have strong oral skills. You can submit your own script or use the script provided below as an example.
Student A: Example Script
The Metropolitan North Public Schools DanceSport Gala is open to all Year 5 students from public schools in the Metropolitan North Operational Directorate. It is a culmination of a ballroom dance program that promotes respectful relationships. The first event in 2006 began with just 180 students and has now taught nearly 200,000 students to dance with respect, confidence and resilience. Whilst the medium is ballroom dancing, the core of DanceSport is in student wellbeing. We are proud that the program incorporates every aspect of the NSW Department of Education Wellbeing Framework, where all students connect, thrive, and succeed.
Student B: Example Script
This fifteen-week program really does challenge us as students; it challenges us at every level. We come together once a week to learn the Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, and Jive! And it does not stop there! We have gone from not wanting to have partners and giggling, and finding it difficult to focus on the dances, to an enthusiastic and committed attitude! Throw into the mix the fact that we’ve had to learn how to hold one another and move with one another gracefully, switching movements to differing tempos and beats. And then comes the final challenge to do all the above and SMILE while you are dancing! We began arriving at the centre at 3 pm, and we only had a few hours to orient ourselves to this evening’s program. It really is amazing!
Floor Marshalls:
Demonstrated by working alongside the DanceSport Instructors. Above the base skills required, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to lead, organise and instruct others in a positive way.
Tasks would include:
Bringing students onto the floor
Positioning and leading back to the bays
Managing and organising students preparing to dance in the next rounds.
Floor Runners: Above the base skills required, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to organise and instruct others in a positive way. Provide key communications between the stage and the Floor Manager.
School Ambassadors: Two students escorting each VIP Official to the stage, providing them with a program of the event, explaining what the event is about and how it has impacted their experience and school.
Success and Achievement: Demonstrate how your students have succeeded through their participation in the DanceSport program. Share success stories, achievements, or personal growth experiences that exemplify the positive impact of dance on students' lives.
Thriving: Illustrate how the DanceSport program contributes to the overall thriving of your students. Showcase examples of improved well-being, increased confidence, and positive impacts on academic or personal development.