Dance
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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
Upcoming applications
![Students of the NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble 2 performing 'Hana' at the 2019 State Dance Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-02/25.%20Hana%20190913-StateDanceFest-2680%20%28Custom%29.jpg?itok=8znEdqD4)
Dance ensembles (weekly) 2025 – applications closing
Applications closing: Wed 4 Dec 2024
Upcoming events
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NSW Public Schools Dance Ensemble (workshop-based) – workshop rehearsals 2 and 3
![Aboriginal Dance Company](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2024-01/230915-StateDanceFestival-2345.jpg?itok=He-ivVzg)
Aboriginal Dance Company – rehearsals at Bangarra Dance Theatre
Mon 2 to Fri 6 Sept 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
![Two groups of dancers wearing yellow and blue jackets, crouching towards each other](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2024-07/220909-StateDanceFestival-1914.jpg?itok=rIMDjFkB)
Armidale dance workshop and ensembles
Tue 3 to Fri 6 Sept 2024
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
![Two groups of dancers wearing yellow and blue jackets, crouching towards each other](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2024-07/220909-StateDanceFestival-1914.jpg?itok=rIMDjFkB)
Armidale dance workshop and ensembles – showcase
![male dancer in centra of stage in white costume](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2023-11/bpys%20image.jpg?itok=XBTl_8U9)
NSW public schools boys dance ensemble (workshop-based) – workshop 3
![Aboriginal Dance Company](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2024-01/230915-StateDanceFestival-2345.jpg?itok=He-ivVzg)
Aboriginal Dance Company – rehearsals at Sydney Dance Company
![Aboriginal Dance Company](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2024-01/230915-StateDanceFestival-2345.jpg?itok=He-ivVzg)
Aboriginal Dance Company – rehearsals at Seymour Centre
![Students of the NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble 2 performing 'Hana' at the 2019 State Dance Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-02/25.%20Hana%20190913-StateDanceFest-2680%20%28Custom%29.jpg?itok=8znEdqD4)
Dance ensembles (weekly) 2025 – Years 4 to 6 auditions
![Students of the NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble 2 performing 'Hana' at the 2019 State Dance Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-02/25.%20Hana%20190913-StateDanceFest-2680%20%28Custom%29.jpg?itok=8znEdqD4)
Dance ensembles (weekly) 2025 – Years 7 to 9 auditions
![Students of the NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble 2 performing 'Hana' at the 2019 State Dance Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_thumbnail/public/2021-02/25.%20Hana%20190913-StateDanceFest-2680%20%28Custom%29.jpg?itok=8znEdqD4)