Sydney workshop

• Thursday 14 to Friday 15 August
• 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Venue: The Arts Unit, Lewisham. Corner of Toothill Street and the Boulevard. 

• $350.00 per participating NSW public school teachers for the two-day workshop.
• $550.00 per participating NSW non-government school teachers for the two-day workshop.

Application process

1. Read the information package:  Dance workshops for teachers of students with disability (DOCX 10.38 MB)
2. Complete the online application form below.
3. Make payment through The Arts Unit payment portal. Select 'Arts Initiatives' in the program field, then select 'Dance workshops for teachers of students with disability' and select whether you are from a government school or a non-government school. 

Please note that your place in the workshop will not be confirmed until all three steps in the application process are complete.

Dates and locations

Term 3, Week 2 

• Tuesday 5 August – Anson Street School
• Thursday 7 August - Maclean High School

Term 3, Week 4  

• Wednesday 20 August – Passfield Park School
• Thursday 21 August – Bankstown Public School
• Friday 22 August – Barrack Heights Public School

Workshop information

• Face-to-face workshops from 10 am to 2 pm.
• Participation fee: $35.00 per student.
• Open to all Year 3 to 12 students with disability.

Disclaimer

Once an application has been submitted, you will have until Friday 4 July to cancel or amend your numbers.

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 [email protected]. Refunds will only be processed in cases of extenuating circumstances. 

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.

Application process

 Students attending workshops with a teacher

1. Up to 10 students per school can attend the workshop as a group.
2. Read the information package:  2025 Dance Workshops for Students With Disability (DOCX 2.14 MB)
3. Complete the  Dance workshops for students with disability 2025 - Authority to Film and Record form (PDF 256.54 KB)  
4.  Complete this online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information.
5. Your school will be charged a fee of $35.00 per participating student. Fees are processed as a direct debit via an Intercompany Journal (previously Sundry Tax) after the first session.

The SpecFest team are looking for groups including (but not limited to):

• musical ensembles (for example, big bands, marimba ensembles, vocal ensembles)
• dance groups (for example, cultural groups, circus skills, dancesport)
• drama groups (for example, street performers, mime)

About the workshop

The workshops are crafted around the students' skill level and cover ballet and contemporary technique through to repertoire and choreographic process. Students will take part in a warm-up, technical exercises, learn repertoire and explore choreographic elements.

Please visit The Australian Ballet Workshops program page for more details on the content of the workshop.

• Students do not need to be currently studying for a RAD exam to attend.
• Workshops are also suitable for contemporary dance students.

Cost

• $100.00 – Years 10–12

What to bring and wear

• Please wear comfortable dance clothing.  All hair must be tied up and away from face.
  • Girls – Leotard and tights or dance shorts over the tights (no mid drift tops, unless accompanied with a singlet/t-shirt).
  • Boys – T-shirt/singlet with tights and/or dance shorts.
• All students are to bring ballet flats (NO pointe shoes are needed).
• Please bring only water and plenty to eat for the breaks.  Do not bring food containing nuts.
• Your name clearly marked on belongings and leave unnecessary valuables at home.
• Medications must be left with The Arts Unit staff at the sign in desk.
• There is no provision for parents to view the class in progress.

Performance

Each day, students who have participated in the workshops will have the opportunity to view a performance by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team in the Tanya Pearson studios.

Participation is open to all students attending NSW public schools.

About the workshop

The workshops are crafted around the students' skill level and cover ballet and contemporary technique through to repertoire and choreographic process. Students will take part in a warm-up, technical exercises, learn repertoire and explore choreographic elements.

Please visit The Australian Ballet Workshops program page for more details on the content of the workshop.

• Students do not need to be currently studying for a RAD exam to attend.
• Workshops are also suitable for contemporary dance students.

Cost

• $85.00 – Years 5–6

What to bring and wear

• Please wear comfortable dance clothing.  All hair must be tied up and away from face.
  • Girls – Leotard and tights or dance shorts over the tights (no mid drift tops, unless accompanied with a singlet/t-shirt).
  • Boys – T-shirt/singlet with tights and/or dance shorts.
• All students are to bring ballet flats (NO pointe shoes are needed).
• Please bring only water and plenty to eat for the breaks.  Do not bring food containing nuts.
• Your name clearly marked on belongings and leave unnecessary valuables at home.
• Medications must be left with The Arts Unit staff at the sign in desk.
• There is no provision for parents to view the class in progress.

Performance

Each day, students who have participated in the workshops will have the opportunity to view a performance by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team in the Tanya Pearson studios.

Participation is open to all students attending NSW public schools.

About the workshop

The workshops are crafted around the students' skill level and cover ballet and contemporary technique through to repertoire and choreographic process. Students will take part in a warm-up, technical exercises, learn repertoire and explore choreographic elements.

Please visit The Australian Ballet Workshops program page for more details on the content of the workshop.

• Students do not need to be currently studying for a RAD exam to attend.
• Workshops are also suitable for contemporary dance students.

Cost

• $100.00 – Years 7–9

What to bring and wear

• Please wear comfortable dance clothing.  All hair must be tied up and away from face.
  • Girls – Leotard and tights or dance shorts over the tights (no mid drift tops, unless accompanied with a singlet/t-shirt).
  • Boys – T-shirt/singlet with tights and/or dance shorts.
• All students are to bring ballet flats (NO pointe shoes are needed).
• Please bring only water and plenty to eat for the breaks.  Do not bring food containing nuts.
• Your name clearly marked on belongings and leave unnecessary valuables at home.
• Medications must be left with The Arts Unit staff at the sign in desk.
• There is no provision for parents to view the class in progress.

Performance

Each day, students who have participated in the workshops will have the opportunity to view a performance by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team in the Tanya Pearson studios.

Participation is open to all students attending NSW public schools.

About the workshop

The workshops are crafted around the students' skill level and cover ballet and contemporary technique through to repertoire and choreographic process. Students will take part in a warm-up, technical exercises, learn repertoire and explore choreographic elements.

Please visit The Australian Ballet Workshops program page for more details on the content of the workshop.

• Students do not need to be currently studying for a RAD exam to attend.
• Workshops are also suitable for contemporary dance students.

Cost

• $85.00 – Years 3–4

What to bring and wear

• Please wear comfortable dance clothing.  All hair must be tied up and away from face.
  • Girls – Leotard and tights or dance shorts over the tights (no mid drift tops, unless accompanied with a singlet/t-shirt).
  • Boys – T-shirt/singlet with tights and/or dance shorts.
• All students are to bring ballet flats (NO pointe shoes are needed).
• Please bring only water and plenty to eat for the breaks.  Do not bring food containing nuts.
• Your name clearly marked on belongings and leave unnecessary valuables at home.
• Medications must be left with The Arts Unit staff at the sign in desk.
• There is no provision for parents to view the class in progress.

Performance

Each day, students who have participated in the workshops will have the opportunity to view a performance by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team in the Tanya Pearson studios.

Participation is open to all students attending NSW public schools.