Dance professional learning for teachers of students with disability – applications

Region: Metro, Metropolitan South
Teachers
Event Application Teacher professional learning Dance
Tags: Inclusive opportunities, Teacher professional development (PD)

Dates

Applications closing: Fri 13 Jun 2025

This 2-day workshops for teachers will consist of seminars and practical dance and arts activities. Participants will engage in discussion and activities centred on developing knowledge and skills that respond to the individualised learning and support needs of students with disability in the creative arts classroom.

The program also provides opportunities for networking with other teachers to share experiences and access resources, in order to improve planning creative movement and dance activities for students with disability.

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.

Enquiries

The Arts Initiatives team
The Arts Unit
[email protected]
02 8512 1190

Related programs

Apply for the workshop

This 2-day workshops for teachers will consist of seminars and practical dance and arts activities. Participants will engage in discussion and activities centred on developing knowledge and skills that respond to the individualised learning and support needs of students with disability in the creative arts classroom.

The program also provides opportunities for networking with other teachers to share experiences and access resources, in order to improve planning creative movement and dance activities for students with disability.

Applications close: Friday 14 June 

Dates and venues

Sydney workshop:

  • Thursday 14 to Friday 15 August
  • 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Venue: TBA - Sydney Metropolitan Area

Cost

  • $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.

Contact details

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

Dance professional learning for teachers of students with disability

Program Dance
Teachers
Inclusively engage students with additional learning needs

Application process

  1. Read the information package:  2025 DWSD TP - Information Pack (DOCX 11.33 MB)
  2. Complete the online application form below.
  3. Register for this course on MyPL.  Course name: D'Arts Inclusive Dance Workshop for Teachers.
  4. Make payment through The Arts Unit Website payment portal. Here is a step-by-step guide for making an online payment:
    Payment portal guide (DOCX 769.64 KB)

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

 

School information

Are you from government or non-government school?

Workshop details

Attending teacher contact information
Teaching position
Please indicate if any of the following are applicable.
This program includes the Dance workshops for students with disability, Dance Teachers Inclusive Professional Learning, and the Connections Showcase. Please specify which programs you have participated in and when.
Is there an additional teacher attending the TPL?
Additional teacher information
Teaching position
Please indicate if any of the following are applicable.
This program includes the Incusive Dance Workshop for Teachers, D'Arts Inclusive Dance Workshop for Students, and the Connections Showcase. Please specify which programs you have participated in and when.

Authority to film and record

Responsible school or business unit and contact person

The filming/recording will be arranged by: The Department of Education, The Arts Unit

Production company

The filming/recording will be done by: internally by NSW Department of Education ('department')

Project

Project described as above.

Medium

Referred to in this document as 'footage'.

  • Video (including audio)
  • Still photography
  • Audio only recording

Filming/recording start and end date

As per project date unless otherwise described.

Filming location

As per project location unless otherwise described.

What the footage will be used for

The footage will be used to promote the workshop or program and encourage support and participation in the workshop or program.

Publication media

In connection with the Project the footage may be used by the department in the following:

  • on departmental and school websites in school newsletters
  • in publicity materials published by the department
  • on the department’s social media accounts
  • in print digital and online newspapers and magazines
  • television
  • other.

What will be filmed or recorded

Performances, rehearsals, workshops, interviews, competitions, festivals in relation to the Project.

How the filming or recording will occur

Up to three cameras would be used, with external lighting and audio recording equipment.

Storage and access

Raw footage will be stored on NSW Department of Education secure servers, accessible only by The Arts Unit staff. Produced footage will be uploaded to Vimeo and cross published on Facebook and The Arts Unit website, accessible by the public.

How long can the footage be used for?

The footage will be available for use until the department considers it no longer fit for purpose

The footage online may provide cached on web browsers  and archived copies may appear after the department itself has ceased to post the footage.

Transportation

Not applicable.

Acknowledgements and consents

Filming/recording: I consent to the department filming me and recording my voice, performances, poses, and actions in connection with the project described above.
Re-records: if any re-recording or voice-overs are needed, I agree to make myself available to assist.
Use: I consent to the department using the footage of me for the Project described above, (including to promote the Project.
Video editing: I understand that the department may edit any video it records, including combining it with other video and audio and adding text or music for the project
Inspection: I waive any right to inspect or approve any use of the footage before it is used.
Copyright: I acknowledge and agree that all rights in and to any content captured as a part of the project, including the copyright, are and shall remain the sole property of the department and I waive any moral rights under the Copyright Act 1968 in the video and audio.
Voluntary: I understand that participation in the filming and recording is voluntary and I will not be remunerated.
Online reposts: if the footage is posted by the department on the internet the department cannot prevent third parties from posting links.
Interpretation: references in this Acknowledgment to 'me' and 'I' are references to the person recorded in the 'student details' section of this form.

I certify and represent that I have read the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect; and (please select one of the following):

Sign above

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting permission to publish (talent release).

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