The Australian School of Performing Arts was established in 2009, founded on a desire to ensure that all children, teachers and communities have the opportunity to experience the enduring, significant and powerful benefits of engaging in the performing arts.
Humble beginnings
The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) was established in 1984 by Judith Curphey OAM, with 150 girls rehearsing in four classes in the Melbourne suburb of Burwood and Judith as the sole tutor. Today the AGC is proud to have 6500 girls learning to sing, dance and perform in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
AGC sets the stage
The founding philosophy behind the AGC is that every child can learn to sing given encouragement and training, and the dynamic and inclusive curriculum is designed to cater to varying abilities and confidence levels. The senior performance groups have shared the stage with outstanding artists including Pharrell Williams, Olivia Newton-John and on tour with Hugh Jackman, released several CDs, and performed for audiences including Pope Benedict XVI, the King of Tonga, Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II.
ASPA is born..
After experiencing the profound and positive impacts of the performing arts through the AGC, Judith was compelled to extend these opportunities to students and teachers and communities who may not otherwise have access to them. Since it’s establishment in 2009, ASPA Education (formerly Australian Arts Alive) has engaged thousands of participants in many and varied programs – providing performing arts workshops and holiday programs, creating choreography for school concerts, directing school musicals and facilitating professional development sessions for teachers and early childhood educators.
We are excited to announce that the International School of Performing Arts` (ISPA) website is now live! 🌏 Take a look at ISPA`s offerings including the Australian International Girls Choir, Performing Arts Holiday Camps and more.
Share with your friends: https://ispa.com.sg/ (link in bio) and make sure to follow @ispa_singapore ✨
Apr 17
Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce that we have added Adelaide and Brisbane dates for our Performing Arts Content Booster Teacher PD in July/August. Join us for a hands-on day where we will equip you with a wide range of brand-new performing arts resources that will engage students of all ages and abilities. 🎶
For more information or to register visit the link in our bio.
Apr 8
Children can develop focus and memorisation skills when attending a class or performing on stage. These skills are integral, as they allow performers to be prepared for on-stage cues, remember choreography or lyrics, listen and respond to other performers and stay in time musically.🎶
Good news! These important performance skills are transferable and studies have shown they can improve a child`s writing, reading and overall academic performance. Who`s up for a few more singing, dancing and acting classes? 👋
Apr 4
