In this class the children will engage in creative movement and dance and learn about the potential of their body through the exploration of space, shape, time, energy and musicality. Through movement and creative tasks, the students will contribute their own individual movement style and ideas. Clare Battersby is one of New Zealand’s most experienced dance educators, and a treasured, long-term tutor at TAPAC. Clare has a Graduate Diploma in Movement & Dance from the University of Melbourne and has taught dance to young Aucklanders for over 25 years. She creates classes where dance skills are explored, developed and extended in a safe, creative and encouraging environment. “I love to encourage children to express their natural desire to leap for the stars, roll across the earth and run through empty spaces.” In 2014, Clare received a Kiwibank New Zealander of the year Local Hero award. If you require more info, or would like help with enrolment, please email education@tapac.org.nz 

Who: Year 4 – 6 
Start Date: Week 2 Friday 10th May 2024 
End Date: Week 10 Friday 5th July (no session on Friday 28th of June due to Matariki public holiday, or Friday 31st June due to Teacher only Day). 7 Sessions 
Place: Staffroom Time: 3:10 to 4:10PM 
Cost: 8 sessions in term 1, $20 per session 
Enrolment & Payment: Enrolments and payment are taken through our enrolment system 'EnrolMy.' The enrolment link is below: https://enrolmy.com/the-auckland-performing-arts-centre/book-now/1782-Dance-at-FBS-Seniors-Friday-Class-Years-4-6—Term-2-2024