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.
Rebecca and Laura from ASPA Education are thrilled to be visiting Benalla today to spark creativity at FCJ College Benalla with our engaging Drama workshops! ðŸŽ
Drama is a powerful way for students to boost confidence, discover new talents, and have a blast creating together! 🌟
Ready to see your classroom come alive? Enquire today and let ASPA Education bring the transformative energy of performing arts to your school!
Jun 27
We are so thankful to have received this lovely feedback from a parent of one of our Take The Stage Holiday Program participants last year 🎶💙
We take pride in ensuring that our program offers a fun, dynamic and energising experience, plus high quality tips and skill building that you only get from professionals. We are so passionate about providing young people with opportunities to achieve excellence in the arts, and thrilled that our Holiday Program participants and families get to see this in action!
Interested in how ASPA Ed can ignite some performing arts energy into the winter school holidays? Head to our website (link in bio) to secure your spot in our Take The Stage Holiday Program! ✨
Jun 26
Eager to engage, excite and motivate your students to get creative and build their teamwork skills through the performing arts? Then look no further than an incursion with ASPA Education or our dance experts at @rededofficial! 💙
Discover how you can unlock your students` potential with our dynamic workshops designed to inspire and boost confidence! We are all about welcoming every young learner to express themselves and shine, no matter their background or experience in the arts. 🌟
Curious about how our school incursions can transform your classroom? Discover the Top 3 Things you need to know in our Latest News article. Click the link in our bio to find out more! 📲
Jun 25
Unlock a world of creativity with our ‘Show-Stopping School Concerts’ Teacher PDs this August! ðŸŽâœ¨
Get inspired by our passionate ASPA Ed presenters - leaders in music education, masters at energising classrooms, and dedicated to elevating your teaching toolkit. Discover innovative ideas, practical techniques, and the latest in performing arts education.
Spots are limited! Register now on our website and let’s create unforgettable learning experiences together! 🌟
Jun 23
