NSW Public Schools State Boys Dance Company
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.
2026 applications are now open. Please complete the application form by Friday 13 February 2026.
Students may also wish to apply for the NSW Public Schools State Dance Company.
Enquiries
2026 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.
- Intensive 1 – Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 April 2026 at Co-Lab Quarters, Newtown
Comprehensive styles-based workshop with various tutors and intensive choreographic tasks to develop their work for a regional dance festival. - Intensive 2 – Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June 2026 at Co-Lab Quarters, Newtown
Intensive choreographic tasks where students will rehearse their work to perform for a regional dance festival. - Intensive 3 – Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September 2026 at Co-Lab Quarters, Newtown
Technical rehearsals for the State Dance Festival. - Intensive 4 – October/November 2026 at Sydney Olympic Park
Rehearsals for the Schools Spectacular (dates TBC).
Performance opportunities
- In The Spotlight Dance Festival at Seymour Centre – June 2026 (date TBC)
- State Dance Festival at Seymour Centre – Thursday 17 September 2026
- Schools Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena – Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026
- Additional opportunities throughout the year as they arise
Contact details
Should you have any queries, please contact us at [email protected]
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the NSW Public Schools State Boys Dance Company, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.
