Teachers choreographic workshop – application form 2024

Please complete the webform below to apply for the workshop. Be sure to check your email address (this is the only way we can communicate with you).
 
Once you have completed this online form, you will receive an email confirming your application submission and also containing payment advice, including a school invoice details form if required.

Applications close 30 August 2024.

Date

  • Friday 20 September 2024
  • 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (approximately)

Venue

Seymour Centre – Cnr City Road and Cleveland St, Chippendale NSW 2008

Workshop cost

Program outcomes

Participants will develop an understanding of ...

  • the dance syllabus in relation to choreography
  • the elements of composition
  • the processes and methods involved in the construction of a dance composition
  • skills involved in composition and choreography
  • processes in the development of dance items for public performance
  • the effects of lighting, sound, costuming and use of props in dance performance
  • dance as an art form.

Participants will be able to ...

  • understand the compositional process
  • experience a variety of approaches to dance composition
  • manipulate the elements of composition
  • explore a range of dance ideas and accompaniments
  • demonstrate a creative response to choreography.

Additional information

The professional development will comprise of a practical component, viewing dance works in the theatre, process of production and discussions about dance choreography.

Please refer to the Information on COVID-19 for the latest advice.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please email the Dance team.

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.

Teacher details

If you do not have a DoE serial number, please type N/A.

School details

If you do not work at a school, please type N/A.
For example: running dance classes within curriculum, extra-curricular dance groups, etc.

Teacher background information

What is your level of choreographic knowledge?
What level would you consider yourself to be at when it comes to knowledge/understanding of choreography and choreographic processes?
If nil, please type N/A. If yes, please type what year/s.
If nil, please type N/A. If yes, please type what year/s.
Please indicate if any of the following are applicable.
English as an additional language or dialect

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

Contact person name: [program coordinator]
Email: [program coordinator email]

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):

Authority to Film and Record

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

Please sign above.

Application endorsement

I acknowledge that I have received permission from the school principal (if applicable) to submit this application. I understand that, should this application be successful, written approval for involvement will be requested from the school principal.