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What happens at our ‘Take the Stage’ Holiday Programs? Every year we run performing arts holiday workshops for young people aged 5-15 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. If you’re wondering if our two-day immersive performing arts program might be right for your child, then today we’re breaking down exactly how our holiday programs work to give you an insight into our ‘Take the Stage’ workshop. A fun and social environment to explore their creativity and make new…

Term 3 means you’re probably starting to think about putting together your end of year concert! And we’re here to help you. First up, if you missed the previous posts in the series, be sure to also read: Christmas Concerts – How to get started! 3 Tips for Creating Show Stopping School Concerts One of our favourite things we do at the Australian School of Performing Arts, is work in schools alongside teaching staff to help put together wonderful end…

School concerts are a wonderful opportunity for students to perform onstage, build their confidence, and most importantly, have fun collaborating on a creative project together. One of our favourite things we do at the Australian School of Performing Arts, is work in schools alongside teaching staff to help put together wonderful end of year performances and Christmas Concerts. There is a delicate balance between creating an enjoyable experience for students and staff, while at the same time putting together entertaining…

A great deal of preparation and thought goes into organising each of our concerts; from what songs to sing, to rehearsal schedules, to coordinating performance logistics. Throughout the years of planning and performing student events, there are a number of techniques we return to again and again to create inspiring shows, while ensuring rehearsals run as smoothly as possible. Today Sally Gawley, one of our specialist educators at the Australian School of Performing Arts, shares her top three tips for…

On Friday August 2 teachers from around Melbourne will come together to learn and share ideas about planning and directing incredible school concerts. This practical, hands-on workshop will give classroom and specialist teachers the skills they need in order to launch and run a show that the school community will love. The workshop will be facilitated by choir director Sally Gawley and performing arts educator Anna Joyce, and will feature all new content and repertoire. Participants will have access to…

The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) is delighted to invite girls in Prep to Grade 4 to attend an Open Day at our new Greensborough venue this Saturday! Girls and their parents can join in a complimentary class, meet our staff members, attend an information session, talk with senior choristers and register for Semester 2 AGC classes. Please see confirmed times below; we suggest arriving 10 minutes before the below times to sign in. If you are unable to attend on…

The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) encourages, challenges and inspires girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. This year the AGC is excited to offer complimentary Open Classes at venues around the country during June. Attending an Open Class is a great way to find out more about the AGC, get to know our staff, and experience the range of singing, dance and drama activities that are included in our weekly classes. Girls in Prep/Pre-Primary/Reception/Kinder to Grade 2 are…

We are absolutely delighted to be launching a new AGC venue location in Greensborough in July! We are very pleased to announce that we will initially offer classes for girls in Prep to Grade 4, commencing Semester 2. We would love to invite you and your daughter to come along to our Greensborough Open Day on Saturday June 22. Girls and parents will have the chance to try an AGC class, meet our staff members, attend an information session and register for Semester 2…

The Australian School of Performing Arts’ two-day ‘Take the Stage’ holiday program brings the magic of the performing arts to the school holidays! Through interactive, dynamic workshops in song, dance and drama, girls and boys aged 5 to 14 are invited to discover and develop their inner performer! Participants will be mentored by ASPA Education’s experienced team of performing arts specialists – accomplished singers, dancers and actors. Over two days, they will work together to produce and perform in an…

We speak to instructors Maddie and Alex about how students and teachers alike benefit from working with the Australian School of Performing Arts