NSW Public Schools State Boys Dance Ensemble
This program develops high-level skills in dance technique, composition and performance for talented dance students from Years 4 to 12 from public schools across NSW. The ensemble provides opportunities for students who cannot attend weekly rehearsals in Sydney to train, rehearse and perform with other students from across NSW during 4 intensive workshops in Sydney over the year.
Training is aligned to syllabus outcomes and ensemble students perform at a regional dance festival, the State Dance Festival and Schools Spectacular.
This program aims to develop students' wellbeing and technical dance skills in a supportive environment, fostering connection and expression through movement.
Applications
Applications for 2025 are now CLOSED.
Students may also wish to apply for the NSW public schools weekly or workshop-based dance ensembles.
Enquiries
2025 schedule
Students train and rehearse dance works in Sydney in preparation for performing at a Regional Dance Festival in June, State Dance Festival in September and Schools Spectacular in November.
- Workshop 1 – Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 April 2025 at Co-Lab Quarters, Newtown
Comprehensive styles-based workshop with various tutors and intensive choreographic tasks to develop their work for the Regional Dance Festival. - Workshop 2 – Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 June 2025 at DUTI Studios, Newtown
Intensive choreographic tasks where students will rehearse their work to perform for the Regional Dance Festival. - Workshop 3 – Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 September 2025 at DUTI Studios, Newtown
Technical rehearsals for the State Dance Festival. - Workshop 4 – October/November 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park
Rehearsals for the Schools Spectacular (dates TBC).
Performance opportunities
- In The Spotlight Dance Festival at Seymour Centre – Friday 20 June 2025
- State Dance Festival at Seymour Centre – Thursday 18 September 2025
- Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena – Friday 28 to Saturday 29 November 2025
- Additional opportunities throughout the year as they arise
Contact details
Should you have any queries, please contact us at dance.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
Applications choreography
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the NSW Public Schools State Boys Dance Ensemble, please email dance.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au so that we can assist.
