DANCE EDUCATION ENSEMBLE AT THE JOAN

31 May – 4 June 2010

 

In 2008 The Australian Ballet and Penrith Performing & Visual Arts joined forces to present a special dance programme at The Joan for students and teachers in western Sydney. This innovative education program is now an annual event and in June 2009, 831 students and teachers took part.

 

For the 2010 program the Ensemble’s dance presenters will deliver a series of workshops designed for primary and secondary school students of all skill levels as well as professional development and body conditioning workshops for generalist teachers and dance teachers within the education system.

 

On stage presentations will also be given of Talking Doing Dancers – a specially choreographed demonstration/discussion suitable for all students. This presentation connects with and inspires the students as they observe a range of dance styles danced by professionals with elements of vocabulary, history, costumes and staging interwoven.   

 

Key learning areas are:the arts; dance; music; choreography; communication skills; health and physical education and human relationships.

 

Program details, as per below chart