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D'Arts ensemble – participants info 2024
The D’Arts ensemble is for students with disability in Years 3 to 12 from NSW public schools. Students participate within their school group and play a significant role in showcasing their abilities in the performing arts to a wider audience. Students will work with industry professionals and support staff to create a work that develops their skills and understanding through performance.
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Schools involved
Gold group
Broderick Gillawarna School
Busby West Public School
Carenne School
Cecil Hills High School
Chatswood High School
East Hills Boys High School
Fernhill School
George Bass School
Lidcombe Public School
Liverpool West Public School
Lurnea High School
Mary Brooksbank School
Middleton Grange Public School
Nepean CAPA High School
NBSC Cromer Campus
Passfield Park School
Schofields Public School
St George School
Ruby group
Bathurst Public School
Baulkham Hills High School
Erskine Park High School
Finley High School
GRC Peakhurst Campus
Gloucester High School
Holsworthy High School
James Busby High School
Karabar High School
Oran Park Public School
Sarah Redfern High School
Ulladulla High School
Key dates for d'arts ensemble
| Date | Time | Details | Venue |
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| Mon 29 Jan | Applications open | ||
| Mon 8 Apr | 5:00 pm | Applications close | |
| Fri 21 June | Application results sent |
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| Wed 16 Oct | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | Ruby and Gold groups rehearsal | Five Dock Leisure Centre |
| Wed 23 Oct | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | Ruby group rehearsal | |
| Wed 30 Oct | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | Gold group rehearsal | Five Dock Leisure Centre |
| Mon 4 Nov | TBC | First combined rehearsal | |
| Fri 15 Nov | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Full segment rehearsal – Sea Voyage (Ruby and Gold groups rehearsal) |
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| Wed 27 Nov | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Ruby and Gold groups rehearsal | |
| Thu 28 Nov | TBC | Second combined rehearsal Dress rehearsal |
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| Fri 29 Nov | 11:00 am and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performance | |
| Sat 30 Nov | 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performance |
Supervision
- All students at the Schools Spectacular must be supervised by a teacher at all times.
- Schools must provide a supervising teacher for the following categories: combined dance, combined choir, specialist ensembles, Aboriginal dance ensemble and D’Arts ensemble students.
- Each group will require their own supervising teacher, even if they are from the same school.
- Relief for supervising teachers is the responsibility of the school.
- Teachers are encouraged to provide active supervision at all times and support the production team during rehearsals and show week.
