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Chinese Traditional Dance Club

A wonderful opportunity for students to be creative and energetic while learning traditional Chinese dances and their place in Chinese legends and culture.

Contact Details

Teacher(s) Involved:

Miss Ellie Yamaguchi

 

Email: ellie.yamaguchi@cloud.rangitoto.school.nz

 

Meeting time or event scheduled dates: Every Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

 

Location: Sound Garden (or A7 when it’s wet weather)

Come and experience the beauty of traditional Chinese dance. Learn styles such as the Fan Dance, Sleeve Dance, Umbrella Dance, Minority Dance, and Classical Chinese Dance.

As part of the club, you’ll wear dazzling, colourful costumes and bring these dances to life, moving to the rhythm of traditional Chinese melodies. Talented students are encouraged to showcase their skills at our annual Chinese Evening and represent the school at the ASB Polyfest Diversity Stage.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn short pieces of the following dances, with the aim of completing one each half term:

  • Fan Dance – 扇子舞
  • Sleeve Dance – 水袖舞
  • Umbrella Dance – 伞舞
  • Classical Chinese Dance (without props) – 古典舞
  • Minority Dance – 民族舞

Whether you’re new to dance or already experienced, this is a chance to develop your skills, celebrate culture, and perform on stage. Join us and be part of a vibrant tradition of movement, music, and performance.

Rangitoto Summit Diploma

Students need to attend all the practice sessions to have this added to their student profile.

Student Profile Data

In order to have your activity added to your profile in time to be recognised at prizegiving, please ensure it is added by:

  • Year 9 and Year 10: 21 November 2025
  • Year 11: 19 November 2025
  • Year 12 and Year 13: 18 September 2025

Please check that your profile data is being updated regularly throughout the year.

Find Us

564 East Coast Road
Mairangi Bay
Auckland 0630
New Zealand