Dance ensembles - weekly

Years 4 to 12

The NSW public schools dance weekly ensembles program aims to foster the development of talented students from Years 4 to 12 in dance from public schools across NSW. Students train and rehearse dance works after school hours during school term at AMPA Dance Studios in Alexandria.

Weekly dance ensembles develop high-level skills in dance technique, composition and performance. Training is aligned to syllabus outcomes and ensemble students perform at the State Dance Festival each year.

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Students of the NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble 2 performing 'Hana' at the 2019 State Dance Festival

Applications now open

For further information and to apply for any of the following NSW public schools dance ensembles complete the online application form.

  • Primary ensembles (Years 4 to 6) – weekly based 
  • Junior ensembles (Years 7 to 9) – weekly based
  • Senior ensembles (Years 10 to 12) – weekly based

Applications closing Thursday 31 March 2022.

Schedule

Students train and rehearse dance works after school hours during school term at AMPA Dance Studios in Alexandria.

The dance team are all so excited to be able to offer our new 2021 dance program and cannot wait to deliver exciting dance classes at AMPA.

  • Primary ensembles – Years 4 to 6 every Monday from 5 pm to 7 pm during school term.
  • Senior ensembles – Years 10 to 12 every Tuesday from 4:30 pm to 7 pm during school term.
  • Junior ensembles – Years 7 to 9 every Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm during school term.

Performance opportunities

2021 dancers are currently working together to create dance on film projects.

Enquiries

The Dance team
The Arts Unit
Email
dance.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au
Phone
0434 567 414
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