Schools Spectacular rural and remote dance workshops 2023

This year the Schools Spectacular dance team will host an exciting new opportunity for dance students in regional, rural and remote areas.

This new initiative is designed to support the development of skills and knowledge for students and teachers.

Who can apply?

The Schools Spectacular dance workshops are open to students attending NSW Public Schools.
The workshops are targeted toward:

New schools that have not participated in Schools Spectacular
Schools that applied in 2023 and were unsuccessful
Schools who had reduced numbers accepted into the show and would like to offer additional students the opportunity to experience a 'Spec' rehearsal.

What will my students gain from being involved?

Students will engage in a full-day Schools Spectacular dance workshop

Students will learn repertoire from the 2023 Schools Spectacular show
Students and staff will gain insights and demystify the Schools Spectacular dance rehearsal process
Enhance student skills in dance technique and performance
Learn from a 2023 Schools Spectacular choreographer
Build student skills and knowledge to support your application in future Dance opportunities offered by The Arts Unit

How do I register my school?

Schools can register for the 2023 Schools Spectacular dance workshops by completing this form. Dates and locations are listed below.

There is a $10 participation fee per student to be involved in the workshop.

Workshop locations and dates

All workshops are from 9 am - 3 pm

Locations TBC

Port Macquarie: Tuesday 24 October

Dubbo: Tuesday 24 October

Armidale: Wednesday 25 October

Nyngan: Thursday 26 October

Young: Friday 17 November

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please get in touch with us at SchoolsSpectacular@det.nsw.edu.au.

Application process

Complete this online application form, including all your students' details and contact teacher information.
Complete the final page of the Authority to film and record form – Schools Spectacular rural and remote dance workshops 2023 (PDF 244.97 KB)
Complete and upload the 2023 Schools Spectacular rural and remote dance workshops payment form (DOCX 72.15 KB)

Schools Spectacular

Program Dance Drama Music

Kindergarten to Year 12 students and teachers

Schools Spectacular is an iconic cultural event incorporating students from diverse backgrounds and communities from the length and breadth of the state.

School information

School

Region

School code

School email

School phone number

Contact teacher information

First name

Last name

Teaching position

Faculty

Email address

Please ensure that this is correct as it will be used to contact you.

Mobile number

Workshop details

Select which workshop you will be attending

Participating students

Number of participating students

Do any participating students have a disability and/or require adjustments to support their participation in the program?

Is the attending teacher information the same as the contact teacher details above?

Yes

Attending teacher contact information

First name

Last name

Teaching position

Faculty

Email address

Mobile number

Permissions

I acknowledge that the students attending the workshop have signed the Authority to film 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 the names of any students who do not have permission to publish and will make my best efforts to withdraw them from photographs taken at the event

(only select if applicable)

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

Behaviour code for students

COVID-19 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 students may be exposed to COVID-19 whilst attending and participating at this event. I confirm that my students will not attend if displaying any symptoms of illness, and/or if directed to isolate under public health orders.

Yes

For further information on the risk of exposure, refer to NSW Health’s Information for people exposed to COVID-19.

Please ensure parents and carers are aware of this COVID-19 acknowledgement.

SAM and payment information

SAM first name

SAM last name

School Administrative Manager

SAM Email

Payment advice form upload

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16 MB limit.
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Principal information

First name

Last name

Principal email

The school principal endorses student participation in this program.