The Australian Ballet workshops

About the program

The Arts Unit, in collaboration with The Australian Ballet, will host a series of workshop opportunities for students from Years 3 to 12.

The 1-day workshops will be held at Tanya Pearson Academy and are taught by tutors from The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team.

The workshops are crafted around the students' skill level and cover classical technique through to repertoire and choreographic process. Students will take part in a warm-up, technical exercises, learn repertoire from a ballet and explore choreographic elements.

Dates 2024

• Tuesday 3 September – RAD Grade 2-3
• Wednesday 4 September – RAD Grade 4-5
• Thursday 5 September – RAD Grade Int.Fdn Intermediate
• Friday 6 September – RAD Grade Adv.Fdn Advanced

Venue

Tanya Pearson Academy – Unit D, 12 Frederick Street, St Leonards

Cost

• $85.00 – RAD Grade 2-3
• $85.00 – RAD Grade 4-5
• $100.00 – RAD Grade Int.Fdn Intermediate
• $100.00 – RAD Grade Adv.Fdn Advanced

Ballet workshop

The workshops are taught by members of The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team and are open to all levels of experience. The classes will focus on artistry, strength, alignment, rhythm and grace in a safe and respectful environment.

The workshop material will be based around performances of The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team.

Choreographic workshop 

Participants will explore choreography through warm-ups, creative tasks, and learning the tools choreographers use to compose dances. This workshop aims to increase student's confidence, critical thinking, teamwork and creativity.

The workshop material will be based on performances by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team as outlined below.

• From The Gadhu choreographed by Ella Havelka, music/cultural consultation by Tristan Field, and design/cultural consultation by Latoya Brown. Inspired by stories of whale migration, this contemporary duet follows the dancers as they explore themes of caring for Country, communication and symbiosis.
   
• Wonderland choreographed by Paul Knobloch, composition by Peter Wilson and costume design by Fiona Holley, is an adapted ballet inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Follow Alice down the rabbit hole as she over comes obstacles, meets new characters and learns about her strengths along the way.

Performance

Each day, students who have participated in the workshops will have the opportunity to view a performance by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team in the Tanya Pearson studios.

Participation is open to all students attending NSW public schools.

Application process

1. Parents are required to complete this form to finalise their child's position in the program (coming soon).
2. Ensure you check the information you submit carefully, especially your email address as this is our main form of communication with you.
3. Gain permission from your contact teacher and school principal for your application.
4. Make payment for the workshop online through our student payment portal.
5. Once you have completed this online application form, you will receive an email confirming your acceptance. 
6. Applications close Friday 16 August 2024.

Contact details

Should you have any queries, please contact the Dance Team at dance.artsunit@det.nsw.edu.au.