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 itβs 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.
Our wonderful ASPA Education instructor Jo had so much fun running a choir workshop at Bellbrae Primary School! πΊπ
The classroom was filled with laughter and smiles as they grooved their way through an engaging, high-energy repertoire that inspired the eager students to continue to enhance their talents!
Jo was thrilled to work with such a bubbly, receptive group and it was lovely to see the confidence boost our program provided. Keep shining, Bellbrae! β¨
Oct 22
At ASPA Education, weβre passionate about delivering high-quality performing arts experiences that inspire every child. We collaborate with educators to create exceptional school concerts, shows and musicals that are tailored to each school`s needs. π
With our support, ideas, resources and creative expertise, we aim to lighten the load on teachers while achieving brilliant performance outcomes for students. β
Planning a show or concert in 2026? Let us help you bring your vision to life and tick off curriculum requirements along the way. Enquire today via link in bio.
Oct 20
That`s a wrap on our `Take the Stage` Holiday Program for 2025!π Our participants in Adelaide, Perth and Sydney showed incredible teamwork, creativity and storytelling skills! We are so proud of all the learning and fun that was had along the way. The showcase for family and friends was a highlight in every city with lots of great moves and confident singing. Thanks for joining us for adventures from `Page to Stage` and all the animals in the zoo with our Juniors! For those itching for more, our `Summer Showtime` is just around the corner! β
Oct 14
π Happy 18th Birthday, @girlsfromoz! π
For 18 incredible years, g-oz has been empowering, educating and advocating for girls and young women in remote Australia. Weβre so proud to celebrate this milestone and recognise the life-changing impact of their work. A big thank you to everyone in our ASPA community who has supported g-oz along the way.
Read more about their inspiring 18-year journey here: https://girlsfromoz.org.au/18-years-of-g-oz/π
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