Professional Development opportunities for teachers
The Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is developed by the Arts Unit and it has online workshops in every art form including Dance! You can log your hours and provide your Principal with a print out so they can verify your Teacher Identified Professional Development hours for your Accreditation. There are a variety of workshops that will assist you in your preparations for the Festival with clear syllabus links also. This is definitely worth a look!
https://learninghub.artsunit.nsw.edu.au
The Learning Hub is developed by the Arts Unit and it has online workshops in every art form including Dance! You can log your hours and provide your Principal with a print out so they can verify your Teacher Identified Professional Development hours for your Accreditation. There are a variety of workshops that will assist you in your preparations for the Festival with clear syllabus links also. This is definitely worth a look!
https://learninghub.artsunit.nsw.edu.au
Choreographic Workshops
HOW TO APPLY
Registration CLOSES Friday 30 March 2018
The Choreographic Workshop for Primary and Secondary Teachers is a MyPL Registered Course delivering high quality, professional learning and is accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). The workshop caters for dance teachers with a wide variety of experience in dance from beginner to advanced and aims to develop teachers’ skills in choreography and in analysis of compositional elements. The workshops will include practical activities, choreographic exploration and a teacher’s forum with industry professionals.
APPLICATIONS
Primary Teachers Choreographic Workshop Thursday 5 April 2018
Secondary Teachers Choreographic Workshop Friday 6 April 2018
COSTSGovernment Teachers $100 (incl GST) per workshop
Non Government Teachers $200 (incl GST) per workshop
VENUE
Sydney Dance Company Studios, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Participants will develop an understanding of...
• The dance syllabus in relation to choreography
• The elements of composition
• The processes and methods involved in the construction of a dance composition
• Skills involved in composition and choreography
• A sense of integrity in the development of dance items for public performance
• An understanding of the effects of lighting, sound, costuming and use of props in dance performance
• An understanding of dance as an art form
Participants will be able to...
• Understand the compositional process
• Experience a variety of approaches to dance composition
• Manipulate the elements of composition
• Explore a range of dance ideas and accompaniments
• Demonstrate a creative response to choreography
Course Codes:
• Primary Teachers - RG00228
• Secondary Teachers - RG00227
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further enquiries relating to the Teachers Choreographic Workshops should be directed to Allie Gunton or phone 8512 1178.
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DEPA "Compose Yourself" Conference
http://depansw.com.au/depa-events/
March 15-16
Newtown High School of the Performing Arts
