Riverina First Nations Dance Ensemble
This program provides an opportunity for talented Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander dance students in the Riverina area: Wiradjuri Country, to extend their skills and connect with culture whilst being mentored by highly accomplished Wiradjuri choreographer Ella Havelka. The dance ensemble fosters a love of dancing by providing rehearsals and performance opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, developing dance technique and performance quality through traditional and contemporary choreography to an original Wiradjuri based sound track. Students have the opportunity to participate in performances and festivals which complement and extend school programs.
Applications are now closed.
2024 information
Auditions
Interested Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students are to audition for the Riverina First Nations Dance Ensemble. Students will be required to attend the audition session Thursday 21 March (Term 1 Week 8). Sign in starts from 8:30 am and auditions will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Successful students will then be required to attend an additional workshop the following day on Friday 22 March 2024 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm where they will rehearse a choreographed piece to submit to the Riverina Dance Festival and State Dance Festival.
How to register
Students self-nominate and register to audition.
Cost
This program is free to public school students. There may be some additional costs related to excursions.
Rehearsals
Rehearsals are held initially once a term at a venue to be advised with additional rehearsals for any special events.
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the Riverina First Nations Dance Ensemble, please email Melissa.brown75@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
