Contemporary Dance Workshops

Years 2 to 12

Contemporary dance workshops offer an intensive opportunity for students to hone their craft and explore and extend their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

The student dance workshops program aims to develop students’ technical and artistic talents in dance and provide opportunities to develop a high level of skills in this art form. At these workshops students study a variety of dance styles, guided by professional tutors and specialist dance teachers. Suitable for students in Years 2 to 12 attending a NSW public school.

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Enquiries

The Dance team
The Arts Unit
Email
dance.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0412 640 693
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Programs

Junior Dance Workshop

Dance
Year 5 to 6 dance
This 2-day intensive workshop is an excellent opportunity for students with talent and skills in dance to develop in this art form.

Primary Dance Workshops

Dance
Year 2 to 4 dance
These workshops have been developed in response to a large demand for dance experiences for students in Years 2 to 4. These workshops are an excellent opportunity for students with talent and skills in dance to develop in this art form.

Senior Dance Workshops

Dance
Year 7 to 10 dance
These workshops are provided by industry trained tutors and will focus on developing strength, technical ability and composition skills in a professional setting.

HSC Senior Dance Masterclass

Dance
Year 10 to 12 dance
A 1-day intensive workshop for students in Years 10 to 12 who are studying dance in their HSC.

Boys Only Dance Workshops

Dance
Male students, Year 5 to 10 dance

Applications are now closed.

This workshop is a 1-day intensive for male students in Years 5 to 10.  These workshops are an excellent opportunity for students with talent and skills in dance to develop in this art form. Participation is open to male students attending NSW public schools.

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Related digital resources

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Creative Resource Dance
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Related local arts programs

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Western NSW Dance Ensembles

Local arts program Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 12
This ensemble program aims to provide access to high quality dance education and performance opportunities not necessarily available to students in their local area.
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Gili Dancers

Local arts program Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
A contemporary Aboriginal dance ensemble developing dance pieces to perform at local and regional events.
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New England Dance Camp

Local arts program Public schools Dance
Years 5 to 12
A 5 day residential camp providing an opportunity for regional and rural students to collaborate, connect and participate in a variety of dance workshops led by professional dancers, choreographers and teachers.
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Western NSW Dance Camp

Local arts program Public schools Dance
Years 6 to 12
A 3 day camp providing a challenging and stimulating dance education program covering a variety of dance styles.
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