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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 asked some of our amazing ‘Take the Stage’ Holiday Program participants what their favourite parts of the program were, and guess what? There was a common theme! 🤝🏼🎭
Leonie Brien from St. Patrick’s School in Wangaratta shares her inspiring journey with ASPA Education and how we’ve empowered her and her students through the Sandhurst Arts on Show Program. At ASPA Ed, it’s a true joy to support passionate educators like Leonie in bringing dynamic Performing Arts programs to regional communities! 🎭💖
Dust off your reindeer ears and put on your dancing shoes, because @rededofficial is here to bring Christmas dancing cheer to you! ❤️🎁

As the end of the school year draws nearer, REDed is delighted to be offering exclusive in-person and online packages as part of their Term 4 Christmas Dance Program! Whether you’re looking for a fun end of year incursion or a performance item for a school concert, REDed can come to your school or you can even teach it yourself with their easy to follow digital resources. With Christmas themed workshops and Disco Dance parties available, there is something festive and fun to suit your school’s needs!

Head to the REDed website via the link in our bio to download or book an unforgettable Christmas dance program today.🌟