enews #3 and 4 2008
Welcome to Semester 2!
If you are feeling like you need to fasten your seatbelt as the year screams by - we know how you feel!
With all that happened in Term 2... it was decided to hold the enews until now so we could give everyone a chance to engage and experience... rather than just reading about it!
So what has happened?
- artsamazing semester 2 hit DET schools across the state...
- the federal budget announced a new artists in schools funding initiative (watch this space - news to come very soon on how you can get involved!)...
- arts and cultural organisations completed amazing and absolutely information-packed EXCURSION MANAGEMENT PLANS which are being uploaded to the DET INTRANET... all designed to a template which matches Appendix A of the Excursions: Off School Site Activities policy and created to support educators planning excursions...
- alan corbet memorial jazz camp scholarships were awarded...
- artsedge/berkleemusic scholarships were awarded...
- the 10th anniversary conference and celebration was held at waapa...
- school communities and arts and cultural organisations continued to build partnerships
and that's just what we know about! HUGE!
From me however... this is my last enews so it's a quick goodbye and thanks so much! I've had an absolute blast as ArtsEdge Coordinator since August 2006 and it's been (dare I say it!!!) ARTSAMAZING! I'm off to teach in an international school in Qatar... so I'll be handing over the reins to a new contact very soon. (While recruitment is underway - there may be a short delay to the next enews - but don't worry - it'll be back in your inbox before you know it!)
In the meantime - a huge thanks to everyone who's rung the office... popped in for a chat (and yes - it was very pink and very very filled with Hello Kitty!)... invited me out to see your program... emailed questions... come to Professional Learning... accessed artsamazing to book event or hit the website. Everything has been a huge learning experience for me and it's been like one of those million piece jigsaw puzzles which come together to form a beautiful picture. I take away more than you can imagine, and wish everyone every happiness... success.. and ongoing joy in being part of arts and culture in education.
Sit back... grab a comfy chair and read a bit about what's been going on... it's time to get on with the show!
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artsedge10th anniversary conferenceWhat a fantastic day! WAAPA was really buzzing on Thursday 10th July for the ArtsEdge 10th Anniversary Conference and Celebration... from our first earlybird registrations at just before 8am until we waved goodbye to the last of those celebrating at just before 7pm it was go go GO! In essence, the 10th Anniversary Conference was designed to encourage and celebrate engagement, collaboration and partnership between the education, arts and cultural sectors. The conference provided opportunities for attendees to learn about the latest opportunities, practices and ideas through presentations by key note speakers Paul Haywood (University of Salford UK) who presented inspiring projects based in public art and entrepreneurship which have changed the lives of young people across the UK, Barry Kelly (Berklee Music USA) who continued to amaze us with online education opportunities which can be accessed from anywhere in the world and Dr David Sudmalis (Australia Council for the Arts) who spoke on a number of national initiatives. All of the guest speakers provided some unique insights and perspectives into arts and culture in education in a variety of settings. Another of the most popular sessions was Boys Can Dance… and more! This panel discussion featured inspirational young male Western Australian artists Sam Fox, Artistic Director Steps Youth Dance Company and highly recognised young artist, Daniel Susnjar, outstanding jazz musician and teacher and DCA Young People and the Arts Scholarship Recipient 2008 who will be undertaking postgraduate study at the Frost School, University of Miami, and Glen Lo, recently with Buzz Dance Theatre and another recognised contemporary dancer also currently completing his Residency at Royal Perth Hospital. This session was developed with a focus on boys in education, with concerns about the high attrition rates of boys involvement in the arts in senior schooling – particularly considering the large numbers of highly academic male students who are previously strongly involved in arts in middle school. Led by Jeremy Smith from DCA, himself a highly recognised lighting designer and with a string of achievements across a variety of art forms, the speakers highlighted the importance and relevance of their involvement in the arts throughout their secondary schooling in particular, and stressed the importance of the recognition for students – particularly boys – who have a passion and talent in not only the arts, but in other academic areas to have the opportunity to be supported and encouraged in being involved in the arts throughout their schooling – regardless of their chosen ‘after school’ plans or their ‘academic’ potential. Alongside all this was a range of inspiring and exciting sessions presented by leading Western Australian arts and cultural organisations and practitioners highlighting how they can support in-class application of arts and culture across the Curriculum Framework (particularly in the Arts and English), support non-specialist teachers in providing arts and cultural education and work alongside specialist teachers to enhance their programs and to provide unique skills and insights. These all combined to create a fantastic and electric environment for networking, partnership planning and increased awareness of the incredible resources available with school communities as their focus... the outcomes of a number of these workshops graced the Registration Desk for all to see. Add to this a Trade Show where delegates were able to ask all manner of questions (and take away valuable contacts!) and we heard lots of plans for ongoing partnerships being developed. FANTASTIC! The Conference was also a chance to celebrate the existing partnership between DCA and DET, including recognising a number of people who played an important role in the establishment, development and evolution of ArtsEdge over the first 10 years, as well an opportunity for the announcement of the ongoing commitment to arts and culture in education with the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the two Departments for a period of 3 years commencing in 2009. A huge thank you to our guest speakers - we were delighted to have such great response to Paul, Barry and David and it was amazing to see how they were in such demand during the breaks in the day - they have all asked that their thanks be passed on for a day that was absolutely out of their expectations and for the warmth and hospitality that they received while they were here. Some other exciting opportunities developed during their time in Perth around the conference with them busily meeting with DET, DCA and arts and cultural organisations... watch this space as news comes to hand! A gigantic thank you to our presenting and trade show organisations... many of whom were involved in school holiday productions but made a superhuman effort to be involved and present some simply sensational sessions! An enormous thank you must go to the incredible team at WAAPA - not only for the fabulous venue... but for the wonderful staff and students who made the day so easy for us! Finally to the wonderful and unbelievably enthusiastic delegates who made the 10th Anniversary Conference and Celebration a completely fabulous day! While not everyone could make it, it was brilliant to meet so many teachers, administrators, pre-service teachers and arts, cultural and community representatives on the day. A very special part of the day was the involvement of those who are to be recognised for their in their role in establishing and evolving the ArtsEdge partnership, and it was wonderful to welcome so many familiar faces amongst new friends. And so with the last cupcake eaten (and for those who weren't able to make it - they were GREAT cupcakes!) it's a big thank you from all at ArtsEdge and a hip hip hooray to the NEXT 10 YEARS!!!! |
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Jazz Now! Jazz Camp 2008
Since its inception in 2002, Jazz Camp has become one of the highlights of the musical calendar and an inspiring experience for many young jazz students, and this year will be no exception!
Congratulations to BRONTON AINSWORTH and ALEX DE BARRO on being selected as the Alan Corbet Memorial Jazz Camp Scholarship recipients. Alan was the State Jazz Coordinator whose untimely passing earlier this year left a big hole in the heart of the entire jazz community. Alan was responsible for the evolution of Jazz Camp over the years, and the scholarships in his name were just a small way to remember and celebrate his passion and contribution.
We were lucky enough to be invited to the closing concert which was just amazing. For only four days of rehearsal these young musicians were incredible. The line up of tutors read like a who's who in jazz and the opportunity to work with such incredible talent is absolutely unique.
A very special congratulations must go however to Glyn MacDonald, Jazz Camp Project Manager who was responsible yet again for organising an incredible program. This was Glyn's last Jazz Camp ... however as he slips quietly offstage we just wanted to make sure everyone knew how fabulous he is... and send our very best wishes and heartiest congratulations for all that he has done.
ArtsEdge / Berklee Inaugural Scholarship 2008
Congratulations to...
Simon Collinson Churchlands Senior High School
Kai Lim Leeming Senior High School
Anna Kinney Churchlands Senior High School
Laura Mansfield Churchlands Senior High School
Eliza Bourgault de Courdray Churchlands Senior High School
on their selection as recipients of the inaugural ArtsEdge/Berkleemusic Scholarships!
This scholarship will provide them with enrolment in a BerkleeMusic online course of their choice, worth an approximate total value of $1100US!
There were a number of applicants and the standard of application was very high. The selection panel were faced with a very difficult decision, however would like to commend and thank everyone who applied for their effort and interest.
It was great that 2 of the recipients could attend the closing of the ArtsEdge 10th Anniversary Conference and have their awards presented by Barry Kelly from Berklee. For those unable to attend - your certificates are on their way to your school very soon!
Arts and Cultural Organisations... out on the road!
A huge hooray to the arts and cultural organisations who've been travelling the length and breadth of Western Australia!
From the Kimberley to the South West and all the districts in between - we've been hearing great things about inspiring projects and incredible activities in school communities over the past few months.
With individual practitioners to small organisations and right up to the major performing arts companies packing up the car/van/truck (and in some cases planes!)... there have been many happy faces (big and small!) during and after artists in schools activities.
As we move into Semester 2 there's a whole new round of metropolitan, regional and remote touring about to take place. Check out your artsamazing... look online here... and don't miss out.
In a country area? Make sure you call Country Arts (1800 811 883 - and talk to Katie!) and check out what is heading your way with not only the Regional Schools Touring Program but the Touring Menu. (Don't worry if your town just misses out- you may be able to utilise your school PCAP funding - talk to your Principal!)
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Make sure you check out the all new WONDERLUST exhibition... open now!
Wonderlust: new journeys, your collection. A dynamic new presentation of the cream of the State Art Collection that reflects a breadth of works in Indigenous, Australian and international art, craft and design of the past 150 years.
While you are there... don't forget to enquire about the new Waterwalk Education Programs sponsored the the Water Corporation.
Wild Ways Banners - available to display now!
- Are you an organisation that prides itself in community engagement and conservation action?
- Are you a teacher looking for new ways to inspire your students in caring for our planet?
- Are you holding a conference that aims at raising awareness of environmental issues in either Asia or Australia?
Then you may be interested in Wild Ways!
Perth Zoo has joined the Access Asia Program in developing Wild Ways – A Conservation Art Project. This project uses art as a vehicle to raise awareness about conservation issues. It promotes positive action to encourage students to care for precious ecosystems in both Asia and Australia.
Through this project, eight banners were made by students in Western Australian schools and exhibited at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali in 2007. These banners are now available on loan for display at conferences, schools or in your working environment. Check out the amazing work that the students have created to highlight the connections made between people and their natural environment.
The banners are available for loan in two week blocks, although this is negotiable, until 30 November 2008. The banner display includes interpretative signage and hanging supports for displaying them. Each banner measures 200 cm long by 120 cm wide.
For futher information, contact Lindy Stirling (or 9264 4249).
Win a WASO workshop in your school!
To celebrate the Upper Secondary Education Concert The Time Traveller, WASO is giving you the opportunity to win a class workshop with Composer-in-Residence James Ledger in your school.
The Time Traveller will see Composer-in-Residence James Ledger sharing his favourite pieces and his love for music as he discusses the composers that have inspired his own work. Compositional techniques and themes will be demonstrated and played in isolation and then reconstructed for a full performance. Through analysis of an array of western classical compositions, students will gain insights into the life of a composer. The concert will begin and end with a performance of original compositions by James Ledger.
To win, book your school to attend the performance of The Time Traveller before 5pm Tuesday 5 August 2008 and yours could be the lucky school to win a workshop with Composer-in-Residence, James Ledger. Plus... a runner up will win 2 tickets to attend WASO Classics Concert Landscapes on Friday 22 August 2008. (Note: the winner will be drawn on Wednesday 6 August at 9am).
For booking information visit the website www.waso.com.au and call Alicia Walter, Education Coordinator on (08) 9326 0022. For more information on the concert listen to the podcast at http://www.waso.com.au/podcast.aspx
What's happening at WAM?
It's a sad goodbye to Hamish Jacobsen, Education Coordinator who leaves WAM this week after a sensational stint promoting Western Australian contemporary music in school communities across the state.
Hamish has been a fabulous advocate for music in the arts and cultural sector, with Curriculum Council and throughout education in providing and promoting opportunities and events for educators and students alike.
We want to wish Hamish all the best for his new role and say a big thanks for everything (especially introducing us all to Barry Kelly from Berklee College!).
WAM are currently recruiting a new Education Coordinator - so watch out for news on this as it evolves!
Professional Learning 2008
Check out what's on!
From workshops, to courses, and the all important networking events... don't miss out!
Remember that artsamazing: the artsedge guide to arts and cultural education events is bursting with even more events for Semester Two...
There's a copy in every public school across WA and you can check it out online HERE including all the contact information... and section by section information for easy download!
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27 Jul 2008 An eclectic group of celebrity speakers are invited to give their responses to books on the 2008 Book of the Year Awards Short List. Includes delicious breakfast. |
CREATIVE WRITING
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3 Aug 2008 South West personalities and local students will discuss the Book of the Year Awards 2008 Short List Books over breakfast. |
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15 Aug 2008 This year the Opening of Children’s Book Week will be held as part of CBW Dinner celebrations, with MC Grant Stone and a guest author to speak. |
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21 Jul - 21 Dec 2008 Ausdance WA provides members with a quarterly magazine and fortnightly e-bulletin reporting local dance news, events and issues; info about dance classes and specialist teachers; networking opportunities and much more.
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DANCE
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Black Swan Theatre Company will customise Professional Development workshops for your school addressing the Production and Design aspects of theatre and demands of the current curricula.
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DRAMA
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Black Swan Theatre Company will customise a Professional Development workshop for addressing the creative process of Design including working with scale and the spatial environment.
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26 - 27 Jul 2008 Learn the functions of a digital video camera, basic lighting set-ups, cinematography principles, tripod and hand-held techniques in this weekend workshop. Participants complete practical exercises and gain an understanding of visual language and storytelling. |
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16 - 17 Aug 2008 Explore lighting techniques and find out ways to tell your story through lighting in this weekend course. Participants learn basic lighting principles through demonstration, discussion and practical shooting exercises. |
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21 Jul - 21 Dec 2008 FTI offers a huge range of after hours, short courses such as introductory seminars on New Media techniques, making music videos, International guest lectures and advance workshops in particular animation software packages. |
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Practical weekend workshops teaching the fundamental skills of digital film production and storytelling. Five courses available, including: Camera Skills, Creative Video Editing, Scriptwriting & Storytelling, Lighting for Film & TV and Sound Production Recording. |
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Yirra Yaakin can create customised professional development sessions for schools, celebrating the richness, diversity and creativity of Aboriginal culture.
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MULTI ARTS
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 2 hour session with Skadada's fantastic aerial coaches leading your through personal development and team building trust exercises. These techniques have built the young SYRC aerialists into a high-flying performance team.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 3 hour session with Jon Burtt, Skadada's amazing choreographer and our other aerial coaches learning how to prevent injury and optimise performance in sport and physical theatre through stretching and body conditioning.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Expand your knowledge in and expertise of community programs, youth arts, multi-arts and multicultural arts.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 The Wild Ways Conservation Art Project uses art as a vehicle to raise awareness about conservation issues, promoting positive action to encourage people to care for precious ecosystems in both Asia and Western Australia. Perth Zoo and Access Asia will be hosting a free Wild Ways Teacher Workshop at Perth Zoo.
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1 Aug 2008 Supporting the non-specialist primary teacher in particular, Sibelius Groovy Music is a series of three programs. It lets children create their own music as well as carry out directed activities. O-Generator is the simplest way to teach the fundamentals of music and composition.
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20 Aug 2008 Informal meetings after school to share ideas, lesson plans, issues, collegiality. |
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27 Aug 2008 Create complete scores and parts in minutes with Sibelius notation software. This introductory level course assumes no knowledge of the program and will incorporate ideas for both score creation for ensembles and student use.
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28 Aug 2008 Improve skills and work more efficiently in a variety of areas including editing, layout, writing in two voices and changing note heads, using plug-ins and filters, exporting to Word and sharing scores and audio files.
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13 Sep 2008 Learn how to look after yourself as a teacher, with sessions on Voice Care, and Stress Prevention and Relief, especially as applied to music teaching. Followed by AGM, lunch included.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Designed for those who feel disempowered when it comes to applying technology in the music classroom. Learn your way around simple P.A. systems and music software programs. Unlock your students’ potential in performance, composition, and rehearsal.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 The course is based on the hugely successful Song Safari CD Rom. Teachers of all abilities will be provided with a range of useful and practical ideas to encourage a vocal music program in your school.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Informal meetings after school to share ideas, lesson plans, issues, collegiality. |
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14 Aug 2008 Industry Night is an evening of artist talks and demonstrations profiling a range of products and processes that may be useful in your projects, whether public art or studio works.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Gain confidence, be creative and discover your unique State Art Collection. Guided tours and/or practical art workshops inspired by the Wonderlust exhibition can be customised to strengthening visual literacy or enhancing art skills, processes and techniques.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Teacher’s professional learning opportunities in modules include: Visual Industry Overview, Basic Exhibition Installation, and Artist in View. Artist in View is an opportunity to hear 3 Artists speak about their themes and techniques.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 These one day weekend workshops in Terms 3 and 4 provide the perfect opportunity for teachers to extend their skill set and learn different techniques in a supportive environment.
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Looking for an activity to engage your school community?
Semester 2 just started and looking for some artsamazing events for your school? Don't miss out on these current events, activites, performances and workshops!
With a huge selection of Semeseter 2 events ... this is just look at Term 3!
Events are all online and in artsamazing: the artsedge guide to arts and cultural education events ... and they're filling fast so book in before it's too late!!!
(Can't find your school copy of artamazing? Just click here ... there's ongoing events AND specific events term by term!)
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16 - 22 Aug 2008 Author talks, competitions, displays and workshop events to celebrate Children’s Book Week through Australia. |
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18 - 31 Aug 2008 Winners of the 2008 MYOSB will be on public display at State Library for 2 weeks during Children’s Book Week. Admire the creative works of our amazing young authors and illustrators. |
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21 Jul - 26 Sep 2008 Students use narrative writing and photography skills to demonstrate how they value heritage. They show, through narrative writing and original photography, that the place has heritage value to them. |
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Inspire your students with live raptors or 'birds of prey'. Your presentation includes stories or drawing and children can learn about wild adaptations and rescuing injured animals.
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6 - 18 Oct 2008 Powdermonkey is a fun project targeted at 8 - 12 year olds that combines movement, theatre, and installation in the creation of a stimulating and physically engaging performance piece.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Through the "Our School, Our Identity" project Ausdance WA provides opportunities for regional teachers and students. The project incorporates cultural and choreographic dance skills and has a performance outcome.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Laurel de Vietri has been teaching dances from the Alsace region in North Eastern France in schools for many years. She is the founding member of the French dance group Souleiado, whose dancers perform in Provencal, Alsatian or Breton costume.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Belyssa is an accomplished performer, teacher and choreographer in the art of Arabic, Turkish and Persian bellydancing for over twenty years. She is regarded as the most experienced exponent of the dance form in Australia today.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Farida Rabih of Alegrias Spanish Dance Ensemble was born in Madrid, Spain, and has been teaching Spanish dance for many years as a fun way to develop strength and improve fitness.
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21 Jul - 1 Aug 2008 Based on the book by Paul Morgan, Cat Balloon is the story of a tiny cat with a large imagination. Join us for this 50 minute theatre production and watch Cat Balloon’s dreams come true!
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1 Aug 2008 Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People proudly presents Stephen Michael King’s Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat, a charming and engaging production which celebrates creativity, friendship and the following of one’s dreams.
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3 Aug - 21 Sep 2008 Eight week workshops for young people on Sundays 3 - 5pm. Challenging but fun, workshops aim to extend the theatre skills and knowledge of talented young actors in the company of like-minded peers with professional theatre artists.
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8 Aug 2008 Critical Stages presents The Pitch by Peter Houghton, a Who’s Who production. This highly acclaimed play is a hilarious satire about the trials and tribulations of trying to crack the big time in Hollywood.
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16 Aug 2008 Cosentino’s brand new production Threshold will take you into the mysterious depths of your imagination as you witness the art of illusion, dance, magic and daring escapes.
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16 - 31 Aug 2008 Set in an unnamed totalitarian state in the near future, the play draws disturbingly on recent memories of recent conflict combined with an Alice in Wonderland fantasy world.
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11 - 26 Aug 2008 Join Professor Julius as he goes back to the time of Muttaburrasaurus, a walking, talking, you beaut dinky die native Australian dinosaur of 60 million years ago.
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21 - 30 Aug 2008 Explore that vital bodily fluid in a demonstration of how good group devised works can be. Created through research, improvisation and creative writing exercises, including a variety of styles and attitude.
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27 Aug - 12 Sep 2008 Join Professor Julius as he goes back to the time of Muttaburrasaurus, a walking, talking, you beaut dinky die native Australian dinosaur of 60 million years ago.
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4 - 20 Sep 2008 Based on the story of Melbourne’s notorious brown–out strangler, The HotBed Ensemble explores one of the great visionaries of 20th century Australian Art in a surreal and frightening tale.
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18 Sep - 4 Oct 2008 On September 26 1983, Australia II ended the USA’s 132 year domination of the America’s Cup. Relive the euphoria - join the boys from Down Under in their quest for the ‘holy grail’ of sport.
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21 Jul - 26 Sep 2008 In the Nyitting Time is a delightful collection of short plays based on Noongar dreamtime creation stories from the South West of WA. Learn how the tortoise got his shell and how birds helped bring fire to the Noongars.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Link into a current show, the Curriculum Framework, or simply provide a fun, unique learning alternative. Flexible workshops can be held for staff, a particular year group or even the entire school!
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Link into a current show, the Curriculum Framework, or simply provide a fun, unique learning alternative. Flexible workshops can be held for staff, a particular year group or even the entire school!
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Workshops available with professional tutuors tailored to your needs. Areas include group devised, monologue, play reading, forms and styles and text work, including Shakespeare.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 A 2 hour practical and interactive workshop involving students in the process of deconstructing and reconstructing monologues to enhance their dramatic meaning.
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21 Jul - 21 Dec 2008 A 2 hour practical, creative and physical workshop which will unlock the student’s creativity and enhance their preparations for their Drama Assessment tasks.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 A 2 hour performance workshop designed to assist students with this challenging examination task. Students will be shown how to transform ideas into a character within a dramatic piece.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Black Swan Theatre Company will customise a practical workshop for your students which will address the creative process of design including working with scale and the spatial environment.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 A practical and interactive 2 hour workshop devised to assist students when undertaking the process involved when working as a member of the production Design Team. Choose from a variety of themes!
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 This is a chance to get behind the scenes and observe the construction of set and props in one of the most prestigious scenery construction workshops in Australia.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 ‘Child like’ life sized puppets deliver a fun, positive message about supporting children living with cancer & other serious illnesses. Links well with Community Awareness, promotes a child’s contribution to a caring society.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 ‘Child like’ life sized puppets deliver a fun, positive message about supporting children living with cancer & other serious illnesses. Links well with Community Awareness, promotes a child’s contribution to a caring society.
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22 Jul - 26 Sep 2008 Aspiring animators have until Friday, August 1 to develop a two minute film clip in stop-motion, Flash or 3D animation and put their school in the running to win some fantastic prizes. |
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24 - 26 Sep 2008 The Animation Film Festival is back in 2008 and is seeking students from Years 4 – 12.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Using imagination, computers, web cameras, various toys and Stop Motion Pro software, students will learn how to use the software and ‘animate’ objects to make a short movie which is burnt to CD.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Students write and record a short story to computer, adding sound effects to the recorded narration, making the story come to life. This project promotes language and literacy to students.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Combining audio, video and still images, students produce a music video clip complete with soundtrack, visual effects, titles and credits. Projects are burnt to CD/DVD.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Using Game Maker, students will learn how to design and make their own computer games in the style of Tetris, Pacman and other simple platform, puzzle or target games.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Using Sibelius, Cakewalk or Sony applications and a choice of footage, students synchronize sound effects with video, mixing music to complete the project. All work is burnt to CD.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Regular school holiday program that provides creative animation and filmmaking workshops including Make a Stop-Motion Monster Movie, Make a Horror Film, Make a Sci-Fi Film and Make a Comedy TV Show. |
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14 Aug - 7 Sep 2008 WA’s biggest music and drama competition attracts 2,500 performers in 150 sections. Students perform before a live audience and receive professional adjudication. Entries open 19th May and close 16th June 2008.
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21 Jul - 26 Sep 2008 AWESOME’s annual two-week regional residency program is heading to regional and remote communities again, with a food-art installation project. Get ready for a visual feast!
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18 - 29 Aug 2008 Involve your students in an amazing hands-on exhibition of the winning entries from the Make Your Own Story Book competition. Opportunities to attend special reading sessions. Great for reluctant and avid readers!
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Take the challenge! Learn to search like a librarian. This hands-on session will assist students to improve their electronic searching skills to find the best resource for the right information.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 This one hour interactive tour will introduce students to some of the Library’s unexpected resources including maps, newspapers, microfilm and give them a sneaky peek behind the scenes!
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Yirra Yaakin delivers unique and inspirational workshop packages targeting self-esteem, creative expression, racism and bullying, while at the same time introducing participants to the richness of Aboriginal Culture.
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 Skadada Youth Runway Circus (SYRC), once at your school, can also run aerial workshops for students. A great opportunity for dance, gymnastics and acrobatics students to reach for the sky and truly surprise themselves!
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21 Jul - 18 Dec 2008 KULCHA provides high quality in-school workshops and performances tailored to student and teacher needs, offering primary and secondary school programs in metropolitan and regional schools.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Akwaaba perform traditional rhythms using djembe, congas, shakers and other traditional instruments, featuring master drummer Paul Osei 'Kofi' from Ghana.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Brazilian musician, dancer and Capoeirista Mestre Jorge Draga brings over 30 years of Capoeira experience to WA. Capoeira is a multi-disciplinary cultural sport and artform which incorporates self defence, music, dance, acrobatics and stories.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Sanjiva Margio and Giri Mazzella of Commedia Dell'Arte have worked with festivals, schools and community groups for over two decades. A variety of workshops and residencies are available, including Neutral Mask, Improvisation, Theatre Sports, Physical Theatre, Clowning, Buffoon, Medieval Jester, Ancient Greek and Roman Comedy.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Pascale is a Titi-Parisien singer, sultry, smooth and oh so trés chic! Her voice is powerful and passionate in resonating the haunting ballads of Paris in the 1950s with heartfelt theatrical performances reminiscent of the Edith Piaf legend.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Wadumbah means 'big flood waters'. These Aboriginal entertainers of lively dance, music and history bring the 'dreaming' to life. Wadumbah's repertoire includes workshops and performances with fiery dances in full traditional dress, while the didgeridoo accompanies the storytelling from the Noongar people.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 Exquisite dancer Premala Sangarandananda is an experienced teacher in the Bharata Natyam Indian style, which requires vigour, grace, balance, suppleness, physical endurance and a faultless sense of rhythm. Bharata Natyam is one of the oldest dance forms of India.
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4 Feb - 18 Dec 2008 This workshop features a fascinating and exotic array of guitar cousins such as the Mexican bajo sexto, the Portuguese guitarra and the Bolivian charango along with modern ones such as the electronic e-bow guitar.
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18 Jun - 15 Aug 2008 Musica Viva in Schools offers performances by highly skilled professional musicians, sharing their expertise and artistry, trained to deliver live concerts to school audiences.
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2 - 16 Aug 2008 This opera sparkles with vivacious fun through music of breathtaking pace and virtuosity! It is full of love and will engage audiences for as long as we retain the capacity to laugh at ourselves.
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5 - 14 Aug 2008 Visit the theatre and get an inside look of what’s happening behind the Scenes with WAO Production Manager, Mandy Farmer, who will introduce you to all different aspects of an Opera production.
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8 Aug 2008 A rare opportunity to observe WASO, international conductors and soloists working together in rehearsal. Students can experience great music while learning first-hand how a conductor and musicians bring music to life.
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9 Aug 2008 238 applicants from 35 countries are all auditioning to get to Sydney, to compete in the Sydney International Piano Competition in July. Don’t miss your chance to hear the winner live!
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13 Aug 2008 Lovers of fine music won’t want to miss this rare opportunity to see and hear a rising star of the piano. The 2008 Sydney International Piano Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for up-and-coming young pianists aged between 17 and 30 years. |
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21 Aug 2008 Students experience a live orchestral performance in a mid-morning one-hour concert. The pre-concert talk will give your students an overview to the composers and their works – a perfect introduction to orchestral music.
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29 Aug 2008 Experience the backstage excitement in the Green Room of the Perth Co |