ITAP Dance - Iona Talented Achievers Program
ITAP Dance is a specialised program designed for students in Years 7 to 12 who are passionate about dance. This program allows students to train smarter, not harder, with two dedicated periods per fortnight scheduled during sports time. It is a year-long commitment.
Our goal is to equip students with a strong awareness of injury prevention by developing their strength, flexibility, and stamina. The program fosters a supportive training environment that not only enhances performance but also helps prevent and rehabilitate injuries. Students will participate in Pilates and conditioning classes alongside targeted technique training. For example, classical ballet. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply their skills in choreographed contemporary routines, enhancing their artistry and performance.
ITAP Dance is ideal for students who are committed to dance as an art form and are eager to deepen their understanding of safe dance practices, adjunct training, and technical proficiency.
Students are required to audition for the ITAP Dance program.
Auditions will take place during sport time in Weeks 1 and 2 in Term 1 each year. Auditions will be held in the Dance Studio during Sport time. Successful applicants will be announced by Week 3. All other students return to sport for Week 3.
Week 1: Auditioned Class 1
Week 2: Auditioned Class 2
Week 2: Successful applicants in Years 9-11 advised by letter.
Week 3: Successful applicants in Years 7 and 8 advised by letter.
Week 3: Applicants return to Sport for all years.
The annual fee for ITAP Dance is $75 for Year 7 (Year 7 will complete Terms 1-3 in ITAP Dance and return to their compulsory swimming activity in Term 4) and $100 for Years 8-12.
| Day and Time | Year Groups |
| Monday Sport Time (11.30 - 1.00pm) | Years 9-12 |
| Friday Sport Time | Years 7-8 |
