Secondary Education Workshop

The program
The Australian Ballet’s Education program is excited to offer a series of workshops for secondary students. These workshops can be stand-alone or part of a residency and can be linked to an attendance of a performance by The Australian Ballet or the Step Inside Behind The Scenes program.
Contemporary ballet workshop
This workshop will let students explore the world of ballet, create co-authored work and develop choreographic skills. Students take part in a warm-up, technical exercises, learn repertoire from a ballet and explore choreographic elements. The workshop can be crafted around the students' skill level and will discuss the elements of ballet such as costume design, music, and narrative themes. Max 30 students per workshop.
Insight talk
This workshop focuses on the behind the scenes elements which are involved in bringing a ballet production to life. Students take part in a warm-up and dance exercises followed by an insight talk discussing elements such as the music, design, costumes and daily routine of professional dancers.
Cost
A 2-hr workshop with one dance educator (30 students) -$550 + GST
A 2-hr workshop plus a performance of From the Gadhu or Wonderland (designed for schools) - $800 - $1500 + GST. Discounts are offered for additional workshops or days.
(Travel and accommodation are additional outside of metro Melbourne.)
For more information contact [email protected] or 0396692525
The majority of our programs are offered free as part of our funded in-school program, aimed at increasing access to ballet and the arts. We prioritise schools in regional and remote areas, low socio-economic areas and those that are disadvantaged socially, financially and geographically. Availability is dependent on funding and location requirements. If you believe your school or group fits the criteria, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss or submit and Expression of Interest here: Expression of Interest - Education and Outreach Program (diesesoftware.com)