October School Holidays '25

Little legs 2-4yrs

Young dancers will enjoy free face painting and an introduction to basic ballet and contemporary dance moves in a fun, supportive environment.

Led by Dance Director Sym and her assistant, this session encourages creative expression and the joy of movement through free play and guided exploration of the dance space.

Perfect for little ones to build confidence, spark imagination, and discover the magic of dance!

·       Thurs 9th October, 9.15 – 10.15am, $20

Make & Move Workshops

Dancers will start off this creative workshop with face painting. Next, they’ll get hands-on crafting an exciting theatrical prop or costume accessory—something unique to enhance their character.

With their new look or prop in hand, our Juniors will step into our expressive and creative dance workshops, where we explore playful movement, storytelling, and imagination. Our Intermediate dance students will enjoy a Contemporary workshop. It’s a fun-filled experience that brings together art, costume, and dance—encouraging confidence, creativity, and a love of performance!

·               Junior Make & Move 5-7yrs, Wed 8th October 12-1.15pm $35

·       Intermediate Make & Move 8+yrs Thurs 9th October 11-12.45pm $45

Ballet Students Concert Rehearsal

Wed 8th October

• Intermediate students are expected to attend the adult ballet class as their warm up before their rehearsal. The cost for both is $30.

• Junior students are encouraged to attend the Junior Make & Move workshop as their warm up. the cost for both is $45.

Intermediate ballet 10.45 - 11.30am, students from both MON & WED regular ballet classes.

Junior Ballet 1.30 - 2.15pm, students from Primary, Grade 1/2 and Grade 3/4 regular ballet classes.

Rehearsal for Mad Hatters Tea Party Performance

·       Thurs 9th October 1.15-2.30pm, $60: including make & move workshop (bring your lunch!)

 Adult Ballet

An open ballet class with Sym suitable for adults, seniors, youths doing major ballet, for those who have danced before. *Wed 8th October, 9.30 – 10.30am, $20

‘The Weight of Air: Movements for the Unspoken’ 

Next Gen Movers - costume making

This is an evocative new project for young adults (16+ up to 25yrs), presented by Albany Contemporary Dance and Albany Youth Support Association. Regular workshops are held on Tuesdays 11-12.30pm. This term we have been creating different sections of our dance and exploring themes around air and movement:

‘the weight of the world is on your shoulders’, ‘moving as light as a feather’

These holidays we start with a costume making workshop, discovering colours, textures, and reclaimed materials. We will be experimenting and discovering how to create a costume that fits in our theme. New participants welcome! No experience is needed, only openness. Supported by a youth worker and led by dance artist Sym, this is a space to make, and to be seen—where movement speaks what words cannot.

·       Tuesday 7th October Next Gen Movers (16 - 25yrs) FREE costume workshop, 11 – 1pm

Masterclass - September

Experienced contemporary dancers aged 12 years to adults, are invited to join a FREE contemporary dance class and repertoire workshop with Co3 dancer, Macon Escobal Riley from In the Shadow of Time.
Albany Entertainment Centre. Wednesday 24th September 4:30pm – 6:00pm.
Places limited. To register email RSVP.AEC@artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au

See the show: In the Shadow of Time, 25/9, 7.30pm https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/albany-entertainment-centre/whats-on/in-the-shadow-of-time/

Terms & Conditions

Students need to bring their OWN water bottle to dance.

Please remember there is to be no food or drink in the dance space except water. Please also take your own food/drink waste with you as ACD has no regular rubbish removal/plus potential ant issues!

Hand sanitiser is available at the entrance and all students are encouraged to use this upon entry. Soap and water is available in the toilet.

Please do not attend dance classes if you are unwell, stay safe and rested at home. Please also advise us if you are diagnosed with Covid-19 and have been at dance.

All students are encouraged to not use phones whilst at dance.