Dance

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The Arts Unit
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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

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

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

Dance ensembles (weekly)

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

Dance ensembles (workshop-based)

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

Far North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

Local arts program Dance
Years 5 to 8
Create a dance work at the Far North Coast Dance Festival.
Kingscliff

Far North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Local arts program Dance
Years 9 to 12
Create and perform a work at the Far North Coast Dance Festival.
South Coast

ISER Performing Ensemble

Local arts 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

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

Lower North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

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

Mid North Coast Junior Dance Ensemble

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

Mid North Coast Senior Dance Ensemble

Local arts program Dance
Years 7 to 12
Prepare items to audition for local, regional and state festivals.
Tamworth

New England Dance Workshop and Ensembles

Local arts program Dance
Years 6 to 12
A 4-day non-residential workshop for dance.
Sydney

Boys dance ensemble

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

Pulse Alive Dance Company

Local arts program Dance
Years 5 to 12
Develop skills and create work for local, regional, and state events.
Albury

Riverina Albury Dance Ensembles

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

Riverina First Nations Dance Ensemble

Local arts program Dance
Years 7 to 12
Extend skills and connect with culture.
Wagga Wagga

Riverina Wagga Wagga Primary Dance Ensemble

Local arts program Dance
Years 4 to 6
Develop technical and performance skills above and beyond the school level.
Orange | Cowra

Western NSW Dance Ensembles

Local arts program Dance
Years 5 to 12
Access high-quality dance education and performance opportunities.
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