2019 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Successful applicants will receive a finalised program schedule in June 2019, as some times and details are yet to be confirmed.
SESSION 1 - NAISDA Mid-year show
Date: Wednesday 3 July, 2019 | 12pm - 9pm
Location: NAISDA Dance College, Gosford
In this introduction to NAISDA Dance College, Gosford, students will see the NAISDA Mid-Year Show, a professional production comprised of a series of performances by NAISDA students, known as Developing Artists. The show will be followed by a Q&A and an informal introduction to NAISDA Dance College as a leading organisation for tertiary dance study.
Travel Details: Students will depart C-A-C at 9am, travelling by bus to Kariong, Gosford, and will return to Campbelltown Arts Centre at 9pm.
SESSION 2 - 'On-Country' Day
Date: Wednesday 7 August, 2019
Location: Campbelltown Arts Centre and Dharawal National Park (Wedderburn)
The day will begin at C-A-C, meeting local Elders to provide students with an overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in the area. This will be followed by an on-country visit to key Indigenous sites in Campbelltown. The day concludes with a workshop led by a NAISDA dance teacher, looking at how history and experiences can inform the choreography and dance work to be made later in the project during session 3.
Travel Details: Students will meet at C-A-C at approximately 9am and program ends at 3.30pm.
SESSION 3 - 4 Day Intensive: Dance Camp
Date: Sunday 1 September – Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Location: NAISDA Dance College, Gosford
Hosted by NAISDA Dance College, the Dance Camp will give students the opportunity to find and develop their creative voice during a 4-day intensive artistic and cultural mentorship in dance as well as voice, cultural knowledge and physical theatre skills. Workshops will be delivered by NAISDA Certificate III Developing Artists and directed by a renowned Indigenous dance artist.
The Sunday schedule includes travel, followed by an investigation of Country and introductory session on arrival at NAISDA Dance College.
Travel Details: Students will be transported by bus to NAISDA Dance College, Gosford, departing Campbelltown Arts Centre on Sunday 1st September. The group will return to Campbelltown Arts Centre on the afternoon of Wednesday 4 September. Accommodation will be provided locally to NAISDA College, Gosford
SESSION 4 - Rehearsals and Performance Showing
Dates: Tuesday 10 - Wednesday 11 September, 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 12September, 10am - 4pm full day rehearsal with Lunch provided and 7pm, evening performance
Location: Campbelltown Arts Centre - Performance Studio
Students will develop and prepare a presentation to extend their learning and share their achievements from across the program. Family, friends and local community members are invited to attend.