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Primary Performing Arts Mini-Conference

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Topic
Join Ausdance VIC, the Australian Society for Music Education: ASME, and Drama Victoria for a jam-packed day of creative professional learning
Start Date
03 June 2026
End Date
03 June 2026
Start Time
8:30am
End Time
4:00pm
Venue
DET Performing Arts Unit, 83-85 Cromwell St, Collingwood
Contact Email
admin@dramavictoria.vic.edu.au
Who Can Register?
Anyone

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Primary Performing Arts Mini-conference Brings Creative Learning to Centre Stage

Get ready to spark imagination, deepen your practice, and connect with colleagues across the state!

The Primary Performing Arts Mini-conference is coming to DE Performing Arts Unit, Collingwood, on Wednesday 3 June 2026 - a full day of rich professional learning designed specifically for Primary School teachers from Prep to Year 6, in both specialist and generalist roles.

Hosted in partnership by ASME Victoria, Ausdance VIC and Drama Victoria, this dynamic mini conference offers four immersive workshops led by some of Victoria’s most respected arts education leaders.

This event is proudly supported by the Victorian Department of Education, enabling government school teachers to access high-quality professional learning that strengthens Performing Arts education across the state.

What’s on offer:

Four unique workshops, including:

  • A Drama workshop led by Drama Victoria
  • A Music workshop led by ASME Victoria
  • A Dance workshop led by Ausdance VIC
  • A combined Performing Arts interdisciplinary workshop co-designed by all three organisations

The Mini-conference features four dynamic workshops across Drama, Dance, Music, and interdisciplinary Performing Arts. In Drama, Kelly McConville and Katherine Zachest guide participants through imaginative, play-based approaches, including improvisation and storytelling to build confidence, empathy, and creative thinking. The Dance workshop, led by Jordan Pollard and Dr Katrina Rank, explores GAME PLAY—using movement, character creation, and choreographic tasks inspired by virtual worlds. In Music, Alisa Porteous and Sue Arney introduce practical strategies for teaching songs, composition, listening, and body percussion. Finally, all partner organisations lead an interdisciplinary session connecting the artforms through a unified, classroom-ready unit of work.

Event Details:

  • Wednesday 3 June 2026
  • 8:30am registrations – 4:00pm wrap-up
  • DE Performing Arts Unit, Collingwood
  • $99 registration fee per teacher

— reimbursed through Drama Victoria for government school participants
— reimbursement includes the cost of a Casual Relief Teacher, covered for government school teachers

The full program will be available soon.

This event is proudly supported by teh Victorian Department of Education, enabling government school teachers to participate in professional learning that strengthens performing arts education across the state.

Drama Victoria may take photographs of participants at their workshops.

Please advise if you who do not want any photos, videos, or contact details shared with ASME Victoria, Ausdance VIC, or the Department of Education.