South Asian Dance Workshops
These 1-day workshops are open to NSW public school students who identify as South Asian, or students of South Asian heritage. This includes students with backgrounds from Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and other countries and cultural identities of the region.
These workshops are suitable for both experienced and non-experienced dancers. Taught by South Asian dance tutors in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education’s Arts Unit, the workshops encourage creativity, confidence, and cultural connection through a vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary South Asian dance forms. Dance styles explored include Bollywood dancing and folk styles, such as Khatak, Bhangra and more.
This initiative builds on the Arts Unit’s ongoing commitment to culturally responsive programs, creating opportunities for students to engage in authentic artistic expression and celebrate their heritage through dance.
Applications for the South Asian Dance Workshops are now open. Please use the links below to apply for the workshops.
Primary workshops – Years 3 to 6
Please use the links below to apply for the workshops.
Thursday 19 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 3)
Denham Court Public School
Cnr Cnr Commissioners Dr and Willowdale Dr, Denham Court NSW 2565
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Thursday 26 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 4)
Homebush West Public School
20 Exeter Rd, Homebush West NSW 2140
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Secondary workshops – Years 7 to 12
Please use the links below to apply for the workshops.
Friday 20 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 3)
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
28 Campbell St, Northmead NSW 2152
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Friday 27 February 2026 (Term 1 Week 4)
Macarthur Girls High School
1–19 Macarthur St, Parramatta
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Workshop information
This is an exciting 1-day workshop for students who identify as South Asian and attend a NSW public school.
In this workshop, students will explore contemporary South Asian dance, movement and culture. These energetic and engaging workshops are run by South Asian dance tutors in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education’s Arts Unit.
Students will have the opportunity to celebrate their cultural identity, connect with others and develop their confidence and creativity through dance.
Fee
$35.00 per student
Refund policy
All payments are subject to The Arts Unit refund policy.
Refunds will only be processed in cases of extenuating circumstances.
Attendance
The program starts at 9:30 am and concludes at 2:30 pm. Please note that this may mean your students will need to arrange alternate transport to and from school on this day in order to attend the full-day workshop. Arriving late and leaving early is disruptive to the tutors and other students in the program.
Contact details
Should you have any queries, please contact [email protected]
Enquiries
All Arts Unit programs are inclusive. If support is required to participate in the South Asian Dance Workshops, please email [email protected] so that we can assist.
