Engage your young dancer in contemporary movement and improvisation workshops designed to build confidence, community, and courage.
Sunday 15 March 2026
to Sunday 29 March 2026
9:30am - 12:30pm
81 Dalhousie St, Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia
Free
Discover a vibrant space for kids and young people curious about their place in the world through contemporary dance. These workshops focus on improvisation and movement creation, encouraging self-trust and team communication. Your child will explore professional choreography and develop creative agency in a supportive environment.
The workshops are tailored for two age groups: pre-professional and emerging dancers on March 15th, and 12-16 year olds on March 29th. Both sessions offer a unique chance to learn from choreographers involved in the Where We Are Triple Bill.
Expect an engaging blend of warm-up technique, repertoire learning, and improvisation tasks that foster adaptability and personal expression.
Each workshop runs for three hours on a Sunday morning, from 9:30 to 12:30. Participants will start with a contemporary technique warm-up focusing on body awareness and safe movement. Then, they will learn excerpts from works by Miki L Rolton, Ash Furniss, and India Stewart-Williams, gaining insight into diverse choreographic styles.
Improvisation sessions use creative scores and tasks to encourage decision-making and individual interpretation within structured frameworks. These activities build confidence, community, and courage, the core values of the program.
The workshops are free to attend, and booking a ticket grants access to concession-priced tickets for the accompanying performances in March.
The workshops take place at Mervyn Fletcher Hall, 81 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield NSW 2045. This accessible venue offers a welcoming environment for young dancers.
Participants can arrive from 9:15 am to warm up and socialize before the session begins. The workshop concludes at 12:30 pm, with pick-up required by 12:45 pm.
The hall is located in Sydney's Inner West, making it convenient for families in the area.
Please bring a water bottle, notebook, and pen to take notes during the sessions. Comfortable dance attire is recommended, including a shirt that covers the shoulders and long pants or knee pads for floorwork.
Footwear options include bare feet, socks, or toe undies; the facilitators will advise if the floor is slippery. The workshops welcome dancers outside the stated age range upon inquiry.
Attending both workshops is encouraged to experience the full range of repertoire and technique offered.
These workshops are offered free of charge, with no credit checks or third-party accounts required. Tickets can be reserved with a simple, secure automatic payment plan if desired.
Booking a workshop ticket also qualifies participants for concession-priced tickets to the Where We Are Triple Bill performances on March 19th, 20th, and 21st.
Refunds are available up to one day prior to each event, providing flexibility for families.
