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 open.
Applications closing Friday 14 February 2025.
Students may also wish to apply for the NSW public schools weekly or workshop-based dance ensembles.
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 19 June 2025
- State Dance Festival at Seymour Centre – Friday 19 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
Enquiries
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.
