THE ARTS UNIT Locked Bag 1500 Petersham NSW 2049 Telephone: 02 8512 1100 Facsimile: 02 9569 6878 www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au https://learninghub.artsunit.nsw.edu.au Saying it without www.facebook.com/theartsunit NSW PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATE DANCE FESTIVAL 2019 9 -13 SEPT 2019 PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE ARTS UNIT facebook.com/TheArtsUnit Mon 9 Sept - Fri 13 Sept Evening Performances - 7:30pm Rafael Saying Bonachela Matinee - Fri 12:30pm it Susan without ARTISTIC DIRECTOR SYDNEY DANCE Rix COMPANY DIRECTOR AMBASSADOR DANCE PERFORMANCE THE ARTS UNIT OFFICER DANCE PROGRAM THE ARTS UNIT Dance brings people together. Saying it without Words marks my eleventh year as Director of the NSW Public Schools Dance Beyond the language we Festival and I take great pride in presenting the “ speak, beyond where we come exceptional work of so many students and their teachers in this exciting week of performance. from around the world, we The title of the 2019 Festival has been inspired by the creative work of the choreographer Akram Welcome to the 2019 State Dance Festival. Over seven all understand the body. We Khan. Akram is one of Britain’s most successful performances, more than 1,500 students, representing and prolific choreographers. Born in the UK to public schools from throughout NSW, will showcase their can all communicate with our a Bangladeshi family, his cultural roots connect talents at The Seymour Centre. These Kindergarten to body. Whether it’s in a ballroom, with South Asia. He trained in the Indian classical Year 12 students, and their teachers, have been working form Kathak, as well as in western contemporary together all year to prepare for tonight’s performance, the street, a disco, or whether“ dance languages. Throughout his career he has one that I know you will thoroughly enjoy. it’s on stage, dance is a blended these influences in a quest for new ideas, Engaging in dance, as in any art form, is essential to the new creative partnerships, new marriages of story, human experience, challenging us with different points universal language which can feeling and form. of view and compelling us to empathise with others. The He said “What I love about contemporary dance is schools represented in this festival have identified dance bring everyone together. that it gives you the space to interpret the story education as a key strategy in achieving their goals and Rafael Bonachela yourself, all you have to do is suggest something.” those of the NSW Department of Education. Research indicates that participation in arts activities leads to The NSW Public Schools dance program reaches increased student motivation and engagement in Welcome back to the NSW Public Schools State beyond the classroom to extend students’ learning, has a positive impact on academic and personal Dance Festival of 2019. I am so pleased that Sydney opportunities and build their technical and creative wellbeing outcomes and promotes higher self-esteem. Dance Company and The Arts Unit are in our sixth abilities. It is a privilege to see the improvement year of partnership – it has been such an honour to and development of students each year with the The State Dance Festival provides an opportunity to see the quality of work that has been produced by support and dedication of teachers, peers, carers showcase high calibre dance education in public schools all the teachers, students and parents involved with and industry partners. across NSW. Congratulations to schools, teachers and the dance program over the years. I look forward to students whose works have been selected to perform Forging partnerships with professional dance many more years of partnership! in ‘Saying it without Words’. It is a testament to organisations is integral to the success of our your creativity and dedication to dance as an art form. I have been dancing since I was a little boy and programs and we are extremely grateful for our I believe in contemporary dance; it’s exciting, ongoing relationship with Sydney Dance Company, Your participation as audience members, and your it’s moving and it’s transformative for both the The Sydney Opera House contemporary dance support in family and school settings, is truly appreciated audience and the performers. I have seen firsthand programs and The Australian Ballet education team. by tonight’s performers and their teachers. the benefit of investing in what we do – I have had The next 12 months are bursting with workshops Enjoy! the pleasure of watching people of all ages across and performances, so make sure you visit our Rosemary Davis Australia and all over the world respond to dance; website for upcoming programs and events. Director, Arts, Sports and Initiatives be challenged, be inspired and be thrilled. There For now please sit back and enjoy a fabulous is a very real magic that happens when a group of evening of Saying it without Words. young dancers take to the stage and share what they have worked so hard to create. The Arts Unit is such an imperative part of the development of dance in our state; encouraging the next generation of young dancers and of young artists, to dare to create and to explore their own Photos: Ben SymonsPhotos: ideas as people. You have the possibility to imagine what it is for you! Participating Schools Principal Choreography Participating Schools Principal Choreography Asquith Girls High School Elizabeth Amvrazis Adelaide Eastley NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Company John Benson Francis Rings Bilgola Plateau Public School Cindy Gardiner Bree Gardiner NSW Public Schools Primary Ensemble John Benson Angela Hamilton Natalie Somerville Bradfield College Meredith Melville-Jones Janet Ashiabor NSW Public Schools Junior Ensemble John Benson Katelyn Boshell Lexy Panetta Bronte Public School Catherine Ryan Carly Olander NSW Public Schools Senior Ensemble John Benson Angela Hamilton Courtney Horton Burwood Public School Carolyn Wallace-Whelan Danielle Wayman NSW Public Schools State Ensemble John Benson Anouska Gammon Ashley Napoleoni Campbelltown Performing Arts High School Kirstine Gonano Olivia Melville NSW Public Schools Urban Dance Crew John Benson Pete Evans Neale Whittaker Central Coast Senior Ensemble Shayne Player Emily Proust Port Hacking High School Brett Hugo Casey Hadfield Dance Off! Troupe Andrew Skehan Kim Rhodes Launcelot Roma Pulse Senior Ensemble Melissa Jacka Celeste Maxwell Eastwood Public School Helen Davis Nicole Gasparre Quakers Hill East Public School Michelle Hedge Laurie Hayhow Endeavour Sports High School James Kozlowski Helena Kyriacou Riverina Albury Ensemble Jennifer Parrett Katrina Joss Engadine High School Kerrie Jones Vanessa Maroon Riverina Wagga Wagga Chris Davies Kathryn Fisher Primary Ensemble Gili Aboriginal Ensemble Michelle Murphy Sani Townson Jonathon Brown Riverside Girls High School Alison Gambino Tamara Mitchell Gymea Technology High School Peter Marsh Katrina Goodwin Ross Hill Public School Debbie Baker Kym Foley Laura King Hoxton Park Public School Kylie Donovan Kylie Watts Rouse Hill Public School Robert Jarvis Kimberely Cook Nicolette Vecchio Hunter School of Performing Arts Joanne Gray Vanessa Ambrose Jade Hillard Jo Thorn Russell Lea Infants School Dan Sprange Danielle Wayman Junior Cadi McCarthy Project Kirsty McRae Jaimi Holmes Ryde East Public School Katrina Verinder Leona Mitchell Kellyville Public School Jenny Walker Jenny Turner Samuel Terry Public School Stephen Lockley Suzanne Shaylor Kirrawee High School R /Gregory Munsie Elyse Halliday South Coogee Public School Marion Walsh-Gay Lara Richardson Emma Murphy Menai High School Bernard Ellevsen Emma Imer Elise Millington Springwood Public School Mehmet Mehmet Bec Curzon-Goodman Muswellbrook Public School Joan Stephens Cindy Hugo Karen Payne Sydney North Junior Ensemble Joanna Leto Clare Corfe Leona Mitchell Tamara Mitchell Nepean Creative and Performing Maxwell Foord Clare Henville Natalie Somerville Sylvania Heights Public School Clinton White Katelyn Boshell Trish Martin Arts High School Thornleigh West Public School Julie Glanville Emily Lundstrom Newport Public School Natalie Baldi Sandra Nicol Toronto High School Mark McConville Yvette Milwright Newtown High School Sharon Roberts Sarah Banks Danielle Barsi Wagga Wagga High School Chris Davies Kathryn Fisher of the Performing Arts Fiona Burg Belinda Scanlan Emma Bathgate-Peterson Louise Roumanos Western Liverpool Community of Schools Kylie Donovan Charli Watts Kylie Watts Nelson Earl Joshua Constantine Westfields Sports High School Andrew Rogers Rebecca Fishburn Michelle Holden Catherine Goss Wollongong High School Paul Ryan Rosanna Goderie Emily Ireland Northern Beaches Secondary College Christine Del Gallo Desiree DeBono of the Performing Arts Chris Richards Kristin Scott Mackellar Girls Campuss Woollahra Public School Nicole Molloy Katelyn Boshell Nowra High School Glen Kingsley Leigha Poulton Production Credits DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION LIGHTING DESIGN WORKSHOP COORDINATION Saying COORDINATOR David Ferguson Glynis Cochrane Susan Rix Sophie Pekbilimli The Arts Unit it The Arts Unit SOUND PRODUCTION SELECTION PANEL without ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Peter Copeland Vanessa Ambrose Allie Gunton The Arts Unit Hunter School of Performing Arts The Arts Unit PRODUCTION TEAM Katelyn Boshell PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Ashley Napoleoni Woollahra Public School Jacquelaine Guy Macpherson Plumpton High School Adelaide Eastley The Arts Unit Cassie Turnbull Asquith Girls High School BACKSTAGE MANAGER Hunter School of Performing Arts Joanne Gilmour Claire O’Halloran Chloe Woodward Bonnyrigg High School Woolgoolga