In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your school’s performance will be live in the arena or part of the digital component.
In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your school’s performance will be live in the arena or part of the digital component.
The Schools Spectacular proudly showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from many areas of NSW. Students will work with high profile Aboriginal performing artists to create the 2021 item.
Schools involved in the Aboriginal Dance Ensemble will be selected via an online video audition.
Schools are asked to present a dance or movement sequence that will allow the audition panel to assess students’ movement ability, performance quality and skills in spatial awareness. Schools are also invited to include musical elements in this year’s application.
Items should be no more than 1 minute 30 seconds in length. The sequence may represent traditional and/or non-traditional Aboriginal Dance or a combination of both. The item may include traditional and/or non-traditional Aboriginal music or a combination of both.
The 2021 Schools Spectacular Aboriginal Dance Ensemble is open to students in Years 7-12 from NSW public schools who are from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.
Aboriginal Dance Ensemble groups must be made up of no more than 16 students. It is possible that not all 16 students will be selected. Exact numbers will be notified on acceptance.
It is essential that you submit your online audition video link/s with your application by Friday 21 May 2021.
Schools involved in the Aboriginal Dance Ensemble will be selected via an online video audition.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Friday 21 May 2021 | Online applications close & online video auditions due |
End of July 2021 | Individual students notified of acceptance into Aboriginal Ensemble |
Tuesday 24 August – Thursday 26 August 2021 | Online teachers’ information meetings |
Monday 6 September – Friday 12 November 2021 | Possible rehearsals and recording sessions will occur during these dates. Exact dates/times TBC |
Monday 25 October 2021 | First combined dance rehearsal |
Monday 15 November to Tueasday 16 November 2021 | Possible rehearsals and recording sessions will occur during these dates. Exact dates/times TBC |
Wednesday 17 November – Thursday 18 November 2021 | Second combined dance rehearsal |
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Full dress rehearsal |
Friday 19 November 2021 | Schools preview and evening performances |
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Matinee and evening performances |
Please note: Schools will be notified of exact details if successful.
The costume and prop fee will be up to $80.
Costume costs will be direct debited from your school. Students will need to pay the costume fee directly to their school once they are notified of their acceptance in to the production. We will advise the exact cost at a later date.