Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble
This program provides an opportunity for talented Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance students from across Western NSW, on Wiradjuri Country, to extend their skills and deepen their cultural connection under the mentorship of renowned Wiradjuri choreographer Jo Clancy.
The ensemble nurtures a love of dance through workshop-based rehearsals and performance experiences, developing students’ technique and performance quality across both traditional and contemporary styles. Participants have the opportunity to perform at the Western NSW Dance Festivals (Bathurst and Dubbo), enriching and extending their school-based dance programs.
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How to apply
Please complete the application form by Friday 13 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 3).
Students will self register by completing the online registration form and will then attend the audition workshop.
For full details about the ensemble and how to apply, please visit the Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble information site.
Cost
The workshop day will have NO cost.
Selected students must pay a $50.00 fee to be part of the Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble.
Audition workshop
Interested Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students are to audition for the Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble. Students will be required to attend the audition workshop on Wednesday 25 or Thursday 26 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 5).
Dates: Wednesday 25 or Thursday 26 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 5)
Times: 10 am to 2 pm
Venue: Wellington (venue TBC)
Creative choreographic days
Students selected from the audition workshop day will then be required to attend additional choreographic days on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2026 (Term 2 Week 4) where they will choreograph and rehearse a piece to perform at the Western NSW Dance Festival (Bathurst/Dubbo) and apply for selection into the State Dance Festival.
Dates: Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2026 (Term 2 Week 4)
Times: 10 am to 2 pm
Venue: Wellington High School
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Western NSW Secondary Aboriginal Dance Ensemble, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.
