Kingscliff High School - Sports Excellence
DANCEX
Targeted Sports Program
The program
Built for aspiring dancers
The Targeted Sports Program – DanceX is designed to contribute to the development of identified aspiring young dancers across a range of styles, including contemporary, ballet, jazz and hip hop, providing them with style-specific learning experiences and strength and conditioning throughout the year.
To support these dancers, TSP–DanceX athletes take part in a program built around four commitments:
Weekly training
Weekly sport every Wednesday, 1.35–3.15pm, developing strength, conditioning and choreography, and improving fundamental skills, knowledge and fitness.
An additional before-school or recess strength and stretch rehearsal may be needed at times, to be advised.
Performance opportunities
A range of opportunities to perform and represent Kingscliff High School through the year. See Performances below.
Expert teaching
Access to high-quality teaching and development opportunities through guest choreographers, workshops and performances.
Healthy, informed dancers
Personal development of dance training knowledge and the components that build strong, healthy dancers.
Performances
Where our dancers perform
Across the year, TSP–DanceX dancers represent Kingscliff High School at the following performances.
Far North Coast Dance Festival
Junior Company, Intermediate Company, Ballet Company, Hip Hop/Jazz Group.
Twin Towns Tweed Heads, late June each year.
Creative and Performing Arts Evening
Junior Company, Intermediate Company, Ballet Company, Hip Hop/Jazz Group.
Kingscliff High School, Term 2 Week 10, July each year.
Schools Spectacular
Sixteen students selected to perform.
Sydney, November each year.
Schools Spectacular
Our dancers in Sydney, where sixteen KHS students are selected to perform each November.
On stage
Company work in performance, developed across the year in weekly training.
The team
TSP–DanceX is led by three program coaches, between them covering contemporary, ballet, jazz and hip hop, and more than 70 years of dance teaching.
Karen Levi
Program coach
● 27 years dance teaching at KHS, Years 7–12
● FNC Dance Festival Organising Committee
● 27 years' participation at Schools Spectacular
Jessica Stafford
Program coach
● 22 years of dance teaching experience in schools and dance studios
● Certificate IV in Performing Arts, Brent St Studios
● Major 2 in ADAP Ballet, Honours with Distinction
● Australasian Ballroom Dancing Champion
Pip White
Program coach
● 22 years of dance teaching experience in schools and dance studios
● Choreographed for festivals and competitions in Australia and overseas
● Students have consistently achieved Band 5 and 6 results for HSC Dance
Cost
The cost of the 2027 TSP – DanceX program for successful applicants is outlined below. Payment is due upon acceptance of an offer.
Program Coordinator: K. Levi
PROGRAM $150
Coaching fee.
UNIFORM $75*
Optional purchase.
TOTAL $150+
Due on acceptance of an offer.
Apply
Entry to KHS Sports Excellence programs is by selective entry and can be highly competitive. Applications for the 2027 TSP – DanceX program are completed online.
Scan the QR code or use the link below to access the application.
KHS Sports Excellence Application 2027 - Targeted Sports Program - Dance
Eligibility
The KHS Sports Excellence programs are open to all students in Years 7-12. Students who are successful in their application must:
Represent the school
Actively represent KHS in sport throughout the year, and commit to representing the school at zone, regional and state level where selected.
Support school carnivals
Demonstrate commitment to KHS carnivals.
Attend all training
Commit to attending all training sessions, and maintain a minimum of 85% attendance to remain in their chosen program.
Maintain school conduct
Maintain a satisfactory record of school conduct.
Any athlete who does not maintain these requirements may be removed from the program.
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TARGETED SPORTS PROGRAM - DANCEX
Kingscliff High School Sports Excellence Program, developing aspiring young dancers through elite coaching, performance pathways and academic support.
Program Coaches: Karen Levi, Jessica Stafford, Pip White