Secondary South Asian Dance Workshops (Northmead CAPA)

Locality: Northmead
Region: Metro, Metropolitan South

Years 7 to 12

Event Workshop Dance

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Dates

Fri 20 Feb 2026

This is an exciting 1-day workshop for secondary students (Years 7 to 12) who identify as South Asian and attend a NSW public school.

In this workshop, students will explore contemporary South Asian dance, movement and culture. These energetic and engaging workshops are run by South Asian dance tutors in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education’s Arts Unit.

Students will have the opportunity to celebrate their cultural identity, connect with others and develop their confidence and creativity through dance.

Fee

Participation in the South Asian Dance Workshops is $35.00 per student.

Application process

Students attending workshops with a teacher

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]
Complete this online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information, and accept the payment conditions.
Visit the teacher payment portal (opens in a new window) to pay the $35.00 fee per participating student. Obtain a receipt number and include in the online application form. Please select Dance / South Asian Dance Workshops.
Complete the authority to film and record form for each student.

Authority to Film and Record form - South Asian Dance Workshops 2026 (PDF 264.73 KB)

Individual student attending the workshop

Complete this online application form, including the student's and parent details, school information and payment information.
Visit the student payment portal (opens in a new window) to pay the $35.00 participation fee. Obtain a receipt number and include in the online application form. Please select Dance / Special Projects.

Enquiries

The dance team

The Arts Unit

[email protected]

0434 567 414

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Important information

In the event of injury, no personal injury insurance cover is provided by the NSW Department of Education for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. The department’s public liability cover is fault-based and limited to breaches by the department of its duty of care to students that may result in claims for compensation.

Parents/carers are advised to assess the level and extent of their child’s involvement in the activity when deciding whether additional insurance cover is required prior to their child’s involvement in the program. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail insurance outlets.

Privacy notice

The information requested in this note is being collected by the NSW Department of Education. The department will use the information in connection with your child’s participation in this event for the following purposes:

administration;
communication with parents/carers; and
for the health, safety and welfare of your child.

The department might share the information requested in this note with health care providers in the event that your child requires urgent medical attention. All personal information will be held securely and disposed of securely when no longer needed.

You have the right to access and correct the information you provide in this note. If you wish to do so, please contact The Arts Unit on 02 8512 1100 Locked Bag 1500, Petersham NSW 2049

Specific privacy information

The department will use information about your child’s

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status for the purpose of implementing its Aboriginal Education Policy.
Identified additional support information to ensure appropriate learning adjustments are in place.

The provision of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander status or gender status is voluntary, and not providing either of them will not impact on your child’s participation. All other additional support information requested in this form is voluntary.

How will your students be attending the workshop?

As an individual student

As a group with a school

Participating students

Number of participating students

I would like to be informed if there is an opportunity to have more than 10 students attend the workshop.

Student details

First name

Last name

School year

Student date of birth

Student email

Email confirmation of your application will be sent to this address

Confirm student email

Please re-enter the email address.

Gender

Student mobile number

Address

Suburb/City/Town

Post Code

Parent/guardian details

First name

Last name

Parent/guardian email

Email confirmation of your application will be sent to this address

Confirm parent/guardian email

Please re-enter the email address.

Parent/guardian mobile number

School details

School

Contact teacher name

Contact teacher email

An email will be sent to this address for a teacher reference and endorsement.

School principal name

School principal email

An email will be sent to this address for your principal endorsement.

Permissions

COVID acknowledgement

I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the NSW Department of Education’s policies and procedures. I acknowledge and accept that there is a risk that my child may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating at this event. I confirm that my child will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.

All participating students have read and understand the ‘Behaviour code for students’

Behaviour code for students

I acknowledge that the students attending the workshop have signed the Authority to Film and Record form and will retain the copies at school. I do not need to email them to The Arts Unit.

I have emailed the program coordinator Joanne King the names of any students who do not have Authority to Film and Record and will make my best efforts to withdraw them from photographs taken at the event.

The school principal endorses student participation in this program.

Student medical information

Doctor or medical centre name

Doctor or medical centre phone number

Medicare number

Family number on Medicare card

Private health fund name

Private health fund number

Emergency contact details

Emergency contact first name

Emergency contact last name

Emergency contact relationship to student

Emergency contact mobile number

Please indicate any medical conditions the student suffers from.

None

Anaphylaxis

Asthma

Allergies

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Migraine headaches

Other…

Medical action plan

If the student has a medical action plan for any reason please supply this plan by uploading or via email to [email protected].

One file only.
16 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, html, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

Please include details of any medication the student requires.

If nil, please type N/A.

Travel details

How will the student be travelling to the workshop?

How will the student be travelling from the workshop?

Parent permissions and agreements

I support my child's acceptance into the South Asian Dance Workshop.

My child and I understand that all students participating in The Arts Unit activities are expected to abide by the Behaviour code for students.

In the event that my child fails to abide by the Behaviour code for students I understand that I will be notified and that they will be required to be collected or sent home at my expense.

I acknowledge that this event/activity is required to be held in accordance with any current NSW Health COVID-19 Public Health Orders and the NSW Department of Education’s policies and procedures.

I understand that I will be required to collect my child if they become unwell will flu-like symptoms during the event.

I agree to my child participating in the rehearsals and performances associated with the workshop.

I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment in case of emergency.

I understand that all students participating in The Arts Unit activities are expected to provide any medications clearly labelled in a zip lock bag with their completed Administering medication form.

Download the Administering medication form (DOCX, 76.16 KB).

I understand that it is my responsibility to regularly check emails as it the way communication is sent out to students and their families.

I understand that all students participating in The Arts Unit activities who have allergies or anaphylaxis are expected to provide an allergy action plan or an anaphylaxis action plan to The Arts Unit

Payment

I understand full payment must be made before the program or event begins.

Payment receipt number

Enter the receipt number you received after making a payment through the student payment portal (opens in a new window). Please select Dance / Special Projects

Enter the receipt number you received after making a payment through the teacher payment portal (opens in a new window). Please select Dance / South Asian Dance Workshops

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

Should you have any queries, please contact the Dance Team at [email protected]

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 information above.

What the footage will be used for

Students may be filmed and photographed while preparing and performing as part of the workshops, rehearsals and performance. Background footage of students may also be obtained.

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, 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):

Permission to publish

I agree to and accept the terms and conditions set out in this talent release.

I do not agree to and accept the terms and conditions set out in this talent release.

Please note that participation in the program is not dependent on granting authority to film and record.

Should you have any queries, please contact the Dance Team at [email protected]

Signature of parent/legal guardian

Please sign above

Date

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