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.
It`s finally here 🎉 Our Summer Showtime Music Theatre Program starts today in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney!
Make sure to follow along with all of the behind-the-scenes moments from Finding Nemo KIDS and Seussical™ KIDS on our stories. We know it`s going to be a wonderful week! 💙
Jan 19
Flashback to last year’s inspiring ‘Start or Revive Your School Choir’ Teacher PD Workshop! 🎶 We absolutely love bringing passionate teachers together to learn, share ideas and connect! 💡
Ready to kickstart or revitalise your school choir? Join us this February and March in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney for fresh, exciting content designed to set your choir up for a successful year ahead! 🎤
Don’t miss out—register today via the link in our bio and get ready to bring your choir to life in 2025!
Jan 15
Next week, our Summer Showtime Music Theatre Holiday Program will be in full swing! Sign up today to sing, dance, and act your way into the new year with us. One of the best parts of the program is seeing new friendships form as children with similar passions come together to create something special. Don`t miss out on this chance to connect and have fun! 😊🎶
Hurry - some programs are already at capacity, so secure your spot now via the link in our bio to avoid missing out!
Jan 14
#FlashbackFriday to ASPA Ed’s final program of 2024! 🎤✨ Our team had an incredible two days working with the amazing students at Thornhill Park Primary School, helping them create and rehearse pieces for their End of Year Presentation Night. Each cohort performed a fun and uplifting song and dance, celebrating a year of hard work and growth.
Well done, Thornhill Park – what a fantastic way to wrap up the year! 🎉👏
Jan 10
