Samoa School Syllabus - Performing Arts

The Performing Arts curriculum in Samoa encompasses two main areas: Dance and Drama. Both disciplines aim to express and communicate ideas, imagination, feelings, and human experiences through movement and performance.

Dance

Dance education in Samoa involves exploring movement abilities through improvisation, learning movements from various dance forms, and studying both traditional Samoan and contemporary dance. Siva Samoa, the traditional Samoan dance, is a significant component.

Drama

Drama education focuses on acting for the stage, learning stage presence, exploring various themes and stories, and utilizing different theatre technologies.

Music

Music is an integral part of the Performing Arts curriculum. A dedicated Teacher Guide exists for Music in Years 11 and 12, designed to assist teachers in implementing the curriculum. Traditional Samoan music, often played with instruments like the ukulele, guitar, and cello, is also emphasized.

A Samoan Stage Year 11 Assembly video may offer further insights into the curriculum's practical application.