ACTIVITIES FOR
SCHOOLS
Sharing the joy of dance with your students.
Help share the world of dance with your students by bringing West Australian Ballet to your school or studio. Learning directly from our highly-skilled Teaching Artists will inspire, engage, excite and challenge any misconceptions. Whether they learn about the process of putting on a production and the life of a dancer in a Ballet Unveiled Presentation, or learn the physical elements of dance in a Ballet Moves Workshop, there’s an affordable activity for all year levels. Which one of your students will be the next prima ballerina, choreographer, costume designer or enthusiastic audience member?
Both activities can be organised either as an incursion or excursion, and both can be tailored to suit educational interests at primary or secondary levels. Teacher resources are available for these activities.
All our sessions are conducted by WAB’s highly-skilled Teaching Artists, all of whom possess current Working With Children Checks.
For more information, or to book, contact (08) 9214 0707 or email learning@waballet.com.au
School Matinee Performances
Designed just for schools, these performances during school hours provide the perfect opportunity for students to experience the wonderment of professional ballet at the theatre.
Performances for Schools
Genesis
12 noon Thursday 18 July (Week 1, Term 3)
Suitable for upper primary and secondary students
Enter our world and discover a ballet experience like never before as our talented dancers bring their own creations to life. Join us for an intimate and exclusive season as we celebrate the future of choreography.
Performances for Schools
Romeo & Juliet
12 noon Tuesday 10 September (Week 9, Term 3)
Suitable for upper primary and secondary students
Shakespeare’s greatest love story returns in a passionate re-telling choreographed by Andrea Schermoly originally for The Royal New Zealand Ballet. Discover the grandeur, seduction and tragedy when ill-fated love blooms between
young star-crossed lovers.
Content warning: Romeo & Juliet is a representation of the well-known romantic tragedy and therefore contains mature themes including suicide. Not suitable for young children.
Performances for Schools
The Sleeping Beauty
12 noon Wednesday 27 November (Week 8, Term 4)
Suitable for primary and secondary students
Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom far, far away there was a King and Queen who, to their delight, were blessed with a daughter named Princess Aurora. Three fairies are invited to be her Godmothers, each of them bringing a wonderful gift… but an uninvited guest changes the course of Princess Aurora’s future.
The familiar story of the bewitched Princess Aurora, the fight between powerful fairies, and the adventurous Prince will fill you with joy in this stunning classical ballet.
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Ballet Moves
For all ages. Maximum 35 students per class.
Through creative physical learning a Ballet Moves Workshop can unlock students’ physical and cognitive abilities in just one session.
Taught by WAB’s specially-trained Teaching Artists, a Ballet Moves Workshop can expose students to a new art-form, encourage discipline and teamwork and enhance coordination, musicality and creativity.
Cost:
Please email us at learning@waballet.com.au for current prices
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Storytime Adventures
For ages 3 – 9. Maximum 30 children per session.
Children watch words leap and twirl out of the book and loveable characters are brought to life through movement. We bring dance and text to your classroom, library or private function.
Cost:
Please email us at learning@waballet.com.au for current prices
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Ballet Unveiled
For Years 1 – 12. Unlimited numbers.
Through discussion and demonstration, the presentation explains the world of ballet to curious minds of all ages. Tailored to suit any age and experience, sessions can cover any of the following; the history of dance and ballet, production and rehearsal processes, costumes and ballet shoes, how a professional dancer trains and prepares for performances and career pathways.
Cost:
Please email us at learning@waballet.com.au for current prices
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In-School Residencies
Who: Years 2 – 12. Maximum 35 students per residency program.
If you want a fully-immersive arts learning experience for your classroom – we can come to you! Professional Teaching Artists from WAB expose students to the physicality and artistry of ballet over five sessions. Students then showcase their own world premiere to friends and family.
Cost: Please email us at learning@waballet.com.au for current prices
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Watch Company Class
Sometimes students need to see for themselves how hard a professional dancer works. Watching how WAB dancers train is an inspiring experience for students of all ages. Bring a class group to watch Company class on one of the Open Friday dates, or talk to us about a time that suits you.
Costs:
Please email us at learning@waballet.com.au for current prices
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Tour West Australian Ballet Centre
Who: For Years 3 - 12. Maximum 30 children per session.
Take a personalised tour of our heritage-listed home. Formally the Institute for the Blind, the building became home to West Australian Ballet in 2012. Now housing four state-of-the-art studios, a large wardrobe department, and a walk-in cupboard just for shoes, a tour of the WABC is the ideal way for students to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of their State Ballet Company.
Costs:
Please email us at learning@waballet.com.au for current prices