History

It has been an aim of the directors of the Australian Girls Choir for many years to offer a unique dance education programme for girls in addition to the dance element of the AGC curriculum. Aus Girls Dance is the realisation of this dream and we are delighted that so many girls have joined us in our inaugural year. The Australian Girls Choir has proven the positive difference a performing arts education can make to a girl’s life skills and development. The AGC started in Melbourne in 1984 with one tutor, 100 girls and four classes; today we have 3500 girls in training across four states, have undertaken 20 national and international tours, have performed for numerous world figures and dignitaries, and at most major cultural and sporting events in the country. Twenty four years later we have earned the reputation as the most dynamic and entertaining youth choir in Australia. We look forward to growing Aus Girls Dance in a similar way.

For dancers of all ages and abilities, dance is an energetic release of emotion and spirit; a chance to physically and creatively explore space and boundaries. As enthusiastic performing arts educators, we are passionate about teaching young girls the benefits of physical self-confidence, body awareness, flexibility, strength, and most of all fitness. All of these elements are encapsulated in the Raw Energy Dance (RED) programme, devised by Dale Pope, on which Aus Girls Dance classes are based.

We sincerely hope that you, as parents and dancers, will share our excitement in all the wonderful plans we have for Aus Girls Dance in 2008 and the years to follow.