Early Years & Early Primary Dance Teacher Professional Development

This Teacher Professional Development session will focus on dance for early years and early primary students, co-hosted by early years arts professionals. Underpinned by current research and linking to the Early Years Learning Framework and Australian Curriculum, we will explore how dance can be used as a vehicle for developing early numeracy and literacy skills, creative expression and foster an enhanced sense of belonging and enjoyment in attending school/kindergarten.

Workshop Schedule*
Primary Teachers and Early Years Educators:
9am - 9:30am Registration
9:30am - 10:45am Masterclass with Nicole Galea, QB Education Ambassador and former Company Artist
10:45am - 11:30am Q&A with Guest Artists
11:30am - 11:45pm Break
11:45am - 1pm Workshop with Professor Sandra Gattenhof, QUT Creative Industries
1pm - 1:30pm Lunch (provided)
1:30pm - 2:45pm QB Let's Dance - Early Years Dance E-Book Workshop with QB Education Manager and Rachel Yelland, QB Early Years Education Ambassador

Location: Queensland Ballet Studios, 34 Beesley St, West End QLD 4101

*Please note that the above workshop schedule is a draft only and is subject to change.