Dance

Enquiries

The dance team
The Arts Unit
dance.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
0434 567 414

Ensembles

Dance ensembles provide expert dance tuition to students from across NSW public schools. Students are guided by tutors drawn from Arts Unit experts and industry professionals. Members are provided with opportunities to perform in local, regional, and state-wide events such as the State Dance Festival and Schools Spectacular.

 

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Programs

Sydney

Aboriginal Dance Company

Program Dance
Years 7 to 12 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
Students develop their dance skills and explore their culture.
Armidale

Armidale Dance Workshop and Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 5 to 12
A 4-day non-residential workshop for dance.
Western NSW | Southern Tablelands | Far South Coast

Boyz Crew

Program Dance
Boys Years 5 to 10
If you love Hip Hop or just want to try something new, this is your chance to bring the energy, learn from the best, and own the stage.

Combined Schools Musical

Program Dance Drama Music
Kindergarten to Year 12
Offering students a unique opportunity to engage in a high-quality staged musical without the logistical demands of individual schools organising their own production.
Murwillumbah

Far North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 5 to 7
Create a dance work at the Far North Coast Dance Festival.
Kingscliff

Far North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 8 to 12
Create and perform a work at the Far North Coast Dance Festival.
Batemans Bay | Merimbula

Far South Coast Primary Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Year 4 to 6
Elite performance experience where students will be immersed in high-level choreography, professional rehearsal settings, and the creative process behind building a standout dance work.
Batemans Bay

Far South Coast Secondary Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 7 to 12

Are you a passionate and skilled dancer in Years 7 to 12 looking for an opportunity to push your technique, creativity, and performance skills to the next level?
Emu Plains

Greater Western Sydney Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 3 to 12
For high-performing students in Years 3 to 12 at NSW public schools to learn and rehearse dance works in preparation for performing at the Synergy Dance Festival.
Newcastle, Lake Macquaire, Maitland, Hunter and Port Stephens

Hunter Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 1 to 11
All Hunter Dance Ensembles provide an opportunity for high potential students who display a high level of technical skill and performance quality in Years 1 to 11 at NSW public schools to learn and perform dance works at regional and state dance festivals.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

Program Dance Music
Years 7 to 11
Tour in a musical variety show for schools and community groups.
Port Macquarie

Lower North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 5 to 8
Create a work for the Lower North Coast Dance Festival.
Port Macquarie

Lower North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 9 to 12
Create a work at the Lower North Coast Dance Festival.
Coffs Harbour

Mid North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 5 to 8
Prepare items to audition for local, regional and state festivals.
Coffs Harbour

Mid North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 9 to 12
Prepare items to audition for local, regional and state festivals.
Inverell

New England Dance Workshop and Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 5 to 12
A 4-day non-residential workshop for dance.
Sydney

State Boys Dance Company

Program Dance
Years 4 to 12
Develop high-level skills in dance technique, composition and performance.
Sydney

State Dance Company

Program Dance
Years 4 to 12
Train, rehearse and perform with other students.
Sydney

Sydney Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 5 to 12
A suite of Sydney-based ensembles for auditioned students to develop skills and perform in a dance ensemble.
Sydney

Primary Aboriginal Dance Company

Program Dance
Years 3 to 6 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
Students develop their cultural awareness and contemporary Aboriginal dance skills through a company.
Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Performing Arts Festival

Program Dance Drama Film Music VET
Kindergarten to Year 12
Providing students with an authentic, professional performance experience in front of a large audience
Albury

Riverina Albury Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 4 to 12
Access for regional and rural students to regular weekly rehearsals.
Wagga Wagga

Riverina First Nations Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 7 to 12
Extend skills and connect with culture with Wiradjuri choreographer Ella Havelka.
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Wagga Wagga Primary Schools Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 4 to 6
Develop technical and performance skills above and beyond the school level.

South Asian Dance Company

Program Dance
A vibrant ensemble dedicated to celebrating the richness of South Asian culture through movement.
Goulburn | Picton

Southern Tablelands Primary Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Year 4 to 6
Audition-based ensembles for talented primary school dancers ready to perform at a higher level.
Queanbeyan | Goulburn | Picton

Southern Tablelands Secondary Dance Ensembles

Program Dance
Years 7 to 12
Elite performance experiences where students will be immersed in high-level choreography, professional rehearsal settings, and the creative process behind building a standout dance work.
Dubbo

Western NSW Junior Contemporary Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 4 to 6
Collaborate with choreographers and educators in a professional environment, engaging in a creative process to develop a contemporary dance work, gaining elite performance skills and insight into advanced choreography and rehearsal practices.
Dubbo

Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 7 to 12
Connecting culture and movement, this ensemble unites Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dancers from Western NSW to develop technique, share stories, and perform with Wiradjuri choreographer Jo Clancy.
Narromine

Western NSW Senior Contemporary Dance Ensemble

Program Dance
Years 7 to 12
An elite performance experience where students engage in the creative process to collaboratively develop an exceptional contemporary dance work. They will be immersed in advanced choreography and professional rehearsal environments, working alongside highly skilled educators and choreographers.
Orange

Western NSW Senior Musical Theatre Dance Ensemble

Program Dance Music
Years 7 to 12
Elite performance experience where students will be immersed in high-level choreography, professional rehearsal settings, and the creative process behind building a standout dance work.
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Upcoming applications

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Pulse Alive Dance Company 2027 – nominations closing

Sydney Olympic Park
Years 5 to 12 (in 2027)

Nominations closing: Fri 18 Sep 2026

The Pulse Alive team are seeking talented dancers to be part of the Pulse Alive Dance Company (formerly known as principal dancers) for Pulse Alive 2027.
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Dance tutor application

Region: all
Teachers

Ongoing application

Register your interest as a dance tutor for an ensemble and/or workshops for any of the NSW public schools dance programs offered across the Arts Unit.
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