Dance ensembles - workshop based

Years 4 to 12

The NSW public schools workshop-based dance ensemble 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 during 4 intensive workshops in Sydney over the year.

This ensemble provides opportunities for students who cannot attend weekly rehearsals in Sydney to train, rehearse and perform with other students from across NSW in an intensive workshop model held throughout the school year.

Workshop-based 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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Applications

Years 7 to 12 – 2 workshop-based ensembles
Years 4 to 6 – one workshop-based ensemble

2024 applications will open in January 2024.

2023 Schedule

Students train and rehearse dance works at Sydney Dance Company and DUTI Studios in preparation for performing at the State Dance Festival in September and Schools Spectacular in November.

The dance team are all so excited to be able to offer our new 2023 dance program and cannot wait to deliver exciting dance classes.

Workshop 1 – Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 May 2023 at Sydney Dance Company; intensive styles based workshop weekend with multiple tutors.
Workshop 2 – Monday 24 July to Friday 28 July inclusive at Sydney Dance Company; intensive choreographic week where students will create their work for the State Dance Festival
Workshop 3 – Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 September at DUTI Studios, Newtown; technical rehearsals for the State Dance Festival
Workshop 4 – Rehearsals for the Schools Spectacular TBA; Sydney Olympic Park