Dance workshops for students with disability
In these one-day workshops, students participate in fun warm ups and movement sessions. Teachers and support staff are encouraged to join in with the fun! The activities you complete as part of the workshop can be used back at school for lessons or performance.
The workshop is suitable for students in Years 3 to 12 who attend a NSW public school. All disabilities are catered for. You can elect to bring a group of students or individual students.
About the program
Dance workshops for students with disability are coordinated by the NSW Department of Education Arts Unit, mentored by industry professionals. This exciting program is designed to give students with disability the opportunity to explore, discover and reach new physical limits whilst engaging with teachers and students from other schools.
These one-day workshops suit students in Years 3 to 12, and all disabilities are catered for. During the workshop, students and teachers will have the opportunity to discover new forms of physical expression in an engaging and supportive environment.
Applications are now closed.
Workshop sessions
- Open to all Year 3 to 12 for students living with a disability.
- Participation fee: $35.00 per student.
Workshop times: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Term 2, Week 11
- Monday 29 June – Ryde Public School
- Wednesday 1 July – Hurstville Public School
- Thursday 2 July – Busby West Public School
- Friday 3 July – Shellharbour Public School
On the day
Workshop schedule
Please note that actual times may vary on the day.
- 9:45 am: schools arrive and sign on
- 10:00 am: session 1 – warm up and performance activities
- 11:00 am: break
- 11:20 am: session 2 – movement and performance activities
- 12:30 pm: break
- 1:00 pm: session 3 – review
- 1:30 pm: student and staff viewing of performance activities
- 2:00 pm: workshop concludes
Items to bring and wear
Students should:
- wear their school's sports uniform
- bring a water bottle, packed lunch and snacks
- bring relevant protective wear such as a hat, school jacket.
Application process
Students attending the workshop with a teacher
- Up to 10 students per school can attend the workshop as a group.
- Read the information package: 2026 Dance Workshops for Students With Disability information package (DOCX 5.27 MB)
- Teachers are to complete the application form, including contact teacher information, and accept the payment conditions.
- Distribute to the student's parent/caregiver the Dance Workshop for Students with a Disability - Authority to Film and Record Form. These forms may be completed after applying online, however, must be finalised prior to the workshop. Digital and pdf versions are available.
Further information
Attendance
The program starts at 10:00 am and concludes at 2:00 pm. Please note that this may mean your students will need to arrange alternate transport to and from school on these days in order to attend the full program. Arriving late and leaving early is disruptive to the tutors and other students in the program.
Refund policy
If you are unable to attend the workshop, you have up to seven days to submit a refund request. Please email your request to artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au. Refunds will only be processed in cases of extenuating circumstances.
Contact details
Should you have any queries, please contact us at artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au
All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If your students require support to participate in the dance workshops for students with disability, please email artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au so we can assist.
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All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Dance workshops for students with disability, please email artsinitiatives@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
