Each year, creative, innovative dance works from NSW public schools are showcased in the State Dance Festival. To celebrate this year, join us virtually as we present 31 works from the 2019 State Dance Festival highlighting the range of styles explored through the study of dance in public schools across NSW. Come back every day for a new program!
Each performance reveals the determination of students and teachers to explore the art of dance and to achieve performances of the highest quality. These performances are underpinned by technical training, creativity, confidence, cooperation, stamina and respect for one another fostered by their dedicated and talented teachers.
NSW State Dance Festival 2020 Virtual – Welcome
Duration: 1:21
Susan Rix
Dance Performance Officer
susan.rix@det.nsw.edu.au
Choreographed by Angela Hamilton
Inspired by polarity of ancient traditions and the ultra-contemporary in Japanese culture.
Choreographed by Katelyn Boshell
The explorers have discovered the last existing dinosaurs.
Choreographed by Leona Mitchell and Tamara Mitchell
'Will you walk into my parlour?' said the spider to the fly.
Choreographed by Chris Richards
The human body has the ability to deal with extremes of thought and emotion.
Choreographed by Natalie Somerville
The legend of King Arthur and his search for the Holy Grail.
Choreographed by Lexy Panetta
Inspired by the spatial and dynamic relationships to astronomical objects and aims to evoke the forces between these planetary movements.
Choreographed by Jade Hilliard
A process of unbiased choice.
Choreographed by Katelyn Boshell
A passionate obsession.
Choreographed by Suzanne Shaylor
A young school girl accidently wanders into a graveyard.
Choreographed by Clare Henville
How do you form a true connection?
Choreographed by Danielle Barsi
Explores the flirtatious and strong natured personality of Carmen.
Choreography by Katelyn Boshell
Discover who was up to foul play.
Choreographed by Tamara Mitchell
Music and movement become a single entity.
Choreographed by Jo Thorn
Does technology connect us or disconnect us?
Choreographed by Danielle Barsi
An insight into how an individual perceives themselves.
Choreographed by Courtney Horton
A powerful force for healing and support.
Choreographed by Bree Turansky
The sun sets on the farm and the scarecrows awaken!
Choreographed by Natalie Somerville
The life of a waitress and expert pie maker.
Choreographed by Kylie Watts
As soon as the grid flags go down, the race is on!
Choreographed by Angela Hamilton
The collective journey from oppression to freedom.
Choreographed by Rebecca Fishburn
The inventors mind is a delicate balance of logic, intellect and creativity.
Choreographed by Emily Ireland
Like links in a chain, we are strongly bound.
Choreographed by Charli Watts
A story of adventure and hope.
Choreographed by Ashley Napoleoni
The melting of the polar ice caps will have serious consequences for all.
Choreographed by Desiree De Bono
Where a blood red sky merges with the blue beyond, your essence is revealed.
Choreographed by Kim Rhodes and Launcelot Roma
Inspired by the theatrical style of Bob Fosse.
Choreographed by Kathryn Fisher
The story of a resilient young woman.
Choreographed by Anouska Gammon
Every minute, 30 people world-wide become displaced, and have to flee their homes.
Choreographed by Nelson Earl
If only we take the time and look up to realise we a part of something greater.
Choreographed by Frances Rings
Unaipon was Bangarra Dance Theatre’s acclaimed show which celebrated the life and work of David Unaipon, the first published Aboriginal author, an inventor, philosopher, writer and storyteller.
Choreographed by Neale Whittaker and Pete Evans
A wildly energetic work inspired by Bob Fosse’s distinctive choreography.
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