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Aboriginal Dance Ensemble – participants info 2024
The Schools Spectacular proudly showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from many areas of NSW. This category is open to NSW Public School students in Years 7 to 12 who are from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The Aboriginal dance ensemble is an excellent platform for developing and showcasing strong Aboriginal dance and performance skills from new, emerging, and experienced talent.
Schools involved
Armidale Secondary College
Cambridge Park High School
Campbelltown PA High School
Canobolas Rural Tech High School
Collarenebri Central School
Dubbo College Delroy Campus
Dubbo College Senior Campus
Dulwich High School of VA and Design
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Erskine Park High School
Finley High School
Grafton High School
Holsworthy High School
Junee High School
Kiama High School
Lightning Ridge Central School
Liverpool Girls High School
Mount Austin High School
Murrumbidgee Regional High School
Northlakes High School
Orange High School
Parkes High School
South Grafton High School
Springwood High School
The Rivers Secondary College
Trangie Central School
Wagga Wagga High School
Windsor High School
Key dates for Aboriginal dance ensemble
| Date | Time | Details | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 4 Nov | TBC | First combined rehearsal (optional) | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Mon 25 Nov | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Item rehearsal 1 | Fairfield RSL |
| Tues 26 Nov | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Item rehearsal 2 | Fairfield RSL |
| Wed 27 Nov | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Item rehearsal 3 Second combined rehearsal – day 1 |
Fairfield RSL Qudos Bank Arena |
| Thu 28 Nov | TBC | Second combined rehearsal – day 2 Dress rehearsal |
Qudos Bank Arena |
| Fri 29 Nov |
11:00 am and 7:00 pm |
Schools Spectacular performance | Qudos Bank Arena |
| Sat 30 Nov | 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm | Schools Spectacular performance | Qudos Bank Arena |
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 the show week.
