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.

Applications will open Term 1 2023. 

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2023 Workshops

  • Years 10 to 12 Secondary Dance Masterclass – 1 day workshop 16 March or 17 March – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Years 9 to 10 Secondary Dance Workshop – 2 day workshop 21 March and 22 March – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Years 7 to 8 Secondary Dance Workshop – 2 day workshop 4 April and 5 April 2023 – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Years 4 to 12 Boys Only Dance Workshop – 1 day workshop 19 May – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Years 5 to 6 Primary Dance Workshop – 2 day workshop 23 May and 24 May – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Year 4 Primary Dance Workshop – 1 day workshop 11 May – 10.00 am - 2.30 pm
  • Years 2 to 3 Primary Workshop – 1 day workshop 12 May – 10.00 am - 2.00 pm

All workshops will be held at Sydney Dance Company – Wharf 4/5, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point.

Enquiries

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

Secondary Dance Workshops

Dance
Year 7 to 12 dance
These intensive workshops are an excellent opportunity for students to be involved in a challenging and stimulating dance education program.

Primary Dance Workshops

Dance
Year 2 to 6 dance
The Primary Dance Workshops have been developed in response to a large demand for dance experiences for students in Years 2 to 6. These workshops are an excellent opportunity for students with talent and skills in dance to develop in this art form.

Boys Dance Workshops

Dance
Male students, Years 4 to 12
This workshop is a one-day intensive for male students in Years 4 to 12.  These workshops are an excellent opportunity for students with talent and skills in dance to develop in this art form.
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