Please read the 2025 information package before considering your application. 

Audition process

To apply, students must complete the application form and upload the following 4 components:

1. Video of audition choreography

• Students will need to record themselves performing the audition choreography. This should be shot in landscape with the student applying performing and visible from head to toe. Groups are not encouraged as students are hard to identify. Multiple applications from schools are accepted.
• Students will need to follow the instructions in the video to create 4 counts of 8 to be performed before or after the audition choreography.
• Students will need to select their own music to performance the movement to that is at a fast tempo. 

2. Video of interview 

• A filmed 1 minute Viva Voce (short speech) introducing themselves, their school, their mob, their dance experience, why they would like to be part of the Aboriginal Dance Company and what they hope to do in the future. 

3. Application endorsement

• All applications must download and complete the following application endorsement form to provide parent / guardian permission, as well as, a teacher reference and principal endorsement.

4. Headshot photograph 

• A school photo or similar is accepted.

Application endorsement form

All applications must download and complete the following application endorsement form to provide parent/guardian permission, as well as, a teacher reference and principal endorsement.

The completed form should be uploaded in the audition elements sections of this online application to be considered. If you are unable to upload the completed application endorsement form at the time of submission please email it as soon as possible to [email protected].

• Application endorsement form - ADC 2025 (DOCX 73.6 KB)

Audition support resources

• Google drive instructions - ADC (DOCX 789.3 KB)
• Audition tips for dance
• Tips for dance auditions

What happens next

The audition panel will review the applications after the closing date. Parents and students will be emailed about the outcome of the audition by Term 2, Week 6, Monday 2 June 2025.

Company rehearsals

• Term 3, Week 7 – Monday 1 September to Friday 5 September at Bangarra Dance Theatre Studios, Dawes Point
• Term 3, Week 9 – Monday 15 September to Thursday 18 September at Sydney Dance Company Studios, Dawes Point 
• Term 4, Week 4 – Monday 10 November to Friday 14 November at Bangarra Dance Theatre Studios, Dawes Point
• Term 4, Week 7 – Monday 24 November to Wednesday 26 November at Fairfield RSL, Fairfield
• Term 4, Week 7 – Wednesday 26 November to Thursday 27 November at Qudos Bank Arena

Performance commitments 

• State Dance Festival at Seymour Centre, Chippendale –  Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September 
• Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena – Friday 28 November and Saturday 29 November 
• with the potential for additional opportunities throughout the year as they arise

All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If your students require support to participate in the Aboriginal Dance Company, please email [email protected] so we can assist.

Cost: $160

Applications will close when this workshop reaches 60 students.

Cost: $85.00

Applications will close when this workshop reaches 60 students.

Cost: $70.00

Applications will close when this workshop reaches 60 students.

Cost: $85.00

Applications will close when this workshop reaches 60 students (maximum).

1. Film your audition video and name your video file appropriately.
2. Complete the 2025 nomination form which includes a section to upload your video.

• Dance and music items – 4 minutes maximum
• Drama items – 5 minutes maximum
• Any student attending a NSW public school on the Central Coast K–12, including regional ensembles can nominate.
• Performances can be any genre within the performing arts.
• Performance are required to be rehearsed to performance standard.
• Lyrics, language, costume, themes and movements should be age appropriate.

If you require any assistance with the nomination process, please contact:
[email protected] (Tacoma PS) or [email protected] (Lisarow HS).

Venues and dates

Term 1 Week 9

• Tuesday 17 June– Tweed River High School​​​​​​
• Wednesday 18 June– The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High School Campus
• Friday 19 June– Grafton High School

Workshop information 

• Face-to-face workshops from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Participation fee: $35.00 per student
• Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 3 to 6
• Teachers are required to retain copies of the Authority to Film and Record form for each participating student.

Attendance

The program starts at 9:30 am and concludes at 2:30 pm. Please note that this may mean your students will need to arrange alternate transport to and from school on this day in order to attend the full days workshop. Arriving late and leaving early is disruptive to the tutors and other students in the program.

Disclaimer

Once an application has been submitted, you will have until Friday 30 May 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. 

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]

All Arts Units programs are inclusive. If your students require support to participate in the Secondary Aboriginal Dance Workshop, please email [email protected] so we can assist.

Application process

Students attending workshops with a teacher

1. Up to 10 students per school can attend the workshop as a group. If you would like to request for an increase of numbers, please email [email protected]. 
2.  Read the information package 2025 Secondary Aboriginal Dance Workshops Information Package (DOCX 1.95 MB)
3. Complete this online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information, and accept the payment conditions.
4. Complete the  Secondary Aboriginal dance workshop 2025 - Authority to Film and Record form (PDF 256.92 KB)

Unaccompanied student/s attending the workshop

1. A maximum of 2 students can attend the workshops unaccompanied.
2. Email a request for the unaccompanied student/s to attend for approval to the Program Coordinator – Ashley Napoleoni
3. Read the information package  2025 Secondary Aboriginal Dance Workshops Information Package (DOCX 1.95 MB)
4. Complete this online application form, including the unaccompanied students' details, contact teacher information and payment information.
5.  Student must complete the  Secondary Aboriginal dance workshop 2025 - Authority to Film and Record form (PDF 256.92 KB)
6. Student must complete the Edit media Unaccompanied Student Medical Form - 2025 Secondary Aboriginal Dance Workshop (DOCX 23.31 KB)

Please note – all unaccompanied student paperwork must be completed and returned prior to the start of the program.