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.
A Combined Dance item involves groups of students from various NSW Public Schools coming together to perform the work of a selected choreographer or team of choreographers. Teachers are responsible for rehearsing set choreography and formations, which will be taught at combined rehearsals with additional support provided through online video links where necessary.
Schools involved in Combined Dance will be selected through 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. Items should be no more than 1 minute and 30 seconds in length.
Schools may nominate groups of up to 16 students. Schools with high-quality dance programs may nominate a maximum of 24 students. It is likely that not all dancers submitted will be selected. You may be asked to select your best dancers from the group auditioned. Exact numbers will be notified on acceptance.
There are three separate categories for combined dance based on the year range of students involved.
Schools may only submit ONE application with a maximum of 16 students (or 24 students for the elite programs) in each of the following categories:
Students presented on your online video audition should be the current students for consideration in the 2021 Schools Spectacular.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Friday 21 May 2021 | Online applications close & online video auditions due |
End of July | Schools notified of acceptance into show |
Tuesday 24 August – Thursday 26 August 2021 | Online teachers’ information meetings |
Monday 6 September 2021 – Friday 12 November 2021 | Up to 3 segment rehearsals or recording sessions. Exact dates notified at a later stage. |
Monday 25 October 2021 | First combined dance rehearsal |
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.
Each dancer will require a costume. The approximate cost for each costume in 2021 will be $120. We will advise the exact cost at a later date.
The cost of the items per student will be direct debited from your school. Students will pay their school directly once the school has been notified of their acceptance into the show.