buzzED

buzzED facilitates access to the creativity, immediacy and potency of live dance theatre.

Buzz recognises that childhood and youth are key times for exposure to the performing arts. Our programs reach children, young people and their communities, engaging all of them as creators and audiences. Buzz does this, believing that creativity is the domain of all ages, backgrounds, and people, and a crucial cultural resource that gives profound meaning and quality to life.

buzzED connects with children and young people physically and conceptually through a program of workshops and residencies. Professional development for teachers, holiday programs for community groups, workshops in schools and festivals are just some of the highly successful buzzED activities Buzz offers. Participants are encouraged to play, learn and explore aspects of dance theatre.

Along with the buzzED workshop programs run in conjunction with each performance season, Buzz offers dynamic professional development opportunities for primary and secondary school dance teachers.

Education Resource Kits

Education Resource Kits based on current performances will be available by contacting Mary Wolfla on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

In the Wings - Teacher Subscription

For the rest of 2010 please contact Mary Wolfla direct for access to the teacher subscription information.

buzzED - Primary

Dip your toes and join us in our myriad of dance activities. Buzz has created specially designed primary school dance education activities that are available throughout the year. Our reinvigorated program reaches into new areas, this is characterized by longer residency programs and greater flexibility in workshop delivery. So jump in ... feet first.

Creative Dance Theatre for Students 4 - 12 years

4 - 6 years

In a fun and playful atmosphere we introduce developmental skills including: warm-up; isolation of body parts; co-ordination and sequencing; shapes, spatial awareness and patterns. Participants will be guided through creative play, and imaginative games with dance, movement, music, and rhythms.

7-9 years

The focus is on dance sequences, creativity and collaborative team building games. Based on themes linked to performances and/or curriculum, participants will be involved in performance outcomes; building confidence, incorporating problem solving techniques; and higher order thinking.

10-12 years

Students will be taught dance based on contemporary and dance popular culture. Intricate dance sequences will be taught to challenge and inspire. The students are given the opportunity to extend these phrases adding their own flair. Workshops are physical, fun and funky. Strut your stuff on the dance floor!

Theme Based Residencies

What ideas are you introducing to your students this year? Buzz can offer workshops and longer residencies that can fit all curriculum areas from Mathematics – Literacy, Environment – Technology, or Social Studies – Personal Development. Buzz is there to assist. Dance crosses all spectrums of learning and we can fit a dance program to suit your needs. We are experts in delivering individual classroom programs through to whole-school arts spectaculars. Let us know your dreams and we can help you deliver them.

Collaborative and Team Building Workshops

Buzz realises that building positive peer relationships with a whole class can be tough. The Company can offer workshops based on collaborative skills, team building and peer support. Through highly physical workshops, participants will learn to work together as a team, rely on one another and build trust in the classroom. This is a great way for you to start a new term.

Introduction to Dance

We can be in your school for a whole day to provide introductory dance classes for every year group. Each class will incorporate highly physical, exciting and fun dance phrases to funky tunes, a great way to get the school up and moving. This is a positive and healthy way to engage the whole school in an arts extravaganza. Let us take over for the day, sit back and watch the whole school bust a move.

Pricing Guide

Based on maximum of 30 students per class

buzzED - Secondary

This expanded selection of education products is designed to offer flexibility and variation so that secondary school teachers can find the right fit for their students across both semesters.

Introductory Curriculum Based Workshops

Workshop programs run by professional dancers and teachers are available for secondary students based on current dance curriculum. Teachers may select one of the following curriculum elements for intensive study:

• Contemporary Dance Technique
• Dance Performance & Presentation
• Choreography
• Improvisation

Intensive Workshops for Year 11 / 12 dance students

Intensive workshops for students in years 11 and 12 are available to aid in the understanding and practice of the new dance course of study. Workshops are flexible and can be from an hour to an intensive full day experience. Buzz's dance specialists can come into your classroom to conduct workshops on

• Contemporary Technique
• Set Dance Studies
• Improvisation
• Independent compositions
• Theory
• Perfect for units: 1ADAN, 2ADAN, 1BDAN, 2BDAN, 3ADAN & 3BDAN

Theme Based Residency

What is your school working on at the moment? Residency Programs can be designed and tailored to benefit your school. Buzz can provide intensive technique workshops, choreograph a new work on your students, help with your school's performance or production, or devise a program based on the themes, ideas and concepts you are currently working on. Let us help you out!

Peer Development Workshops

Buzz realizes that building positive peer relationships with a whole class can be a tough. The company can create workshops based on collaborative skill, team building and peer support. Through highly physical workshops participants will learn to work together as a team, rely on one another and build trust. This is a great way for you to start a new term.

Moving Out - A Day with a Dance Company

Buzz is offering your students the opportunity to view and participate in the workings of an Australian Dance Company in our studios at Kings Street Art Centre. Let them become Buzz's Young Artistic Associates.

Pricing Guide

Based on maximum of 30 students per class

Professional Development programs for teachers

Professional Development opportunities will occur throughout the year to act as an ongoing resource and support mechanism for teachers of dance throughout WA. Professional Development enables teachers to offer students the learning opportunities that will prepare them to meet higher standards in given dance content areas and to successfully assume a high quality of achievement for student outcomes and skills empowering students for future endeavours.
Buzz has a responsibility to provide expert advice and training. We have the capacity to empower individual educators and communities of educators to make complex decisions in regards to dance practice; to identify and solve problems; and, to connect theory, practice, and student outcomes.

Secondary School Professional Development Workshops for Dance Teachers

Full day workshops
April & September 2010
King Street Arts Centre – Perth
The workshop program will be primarily based on the new Dance Curriculum for Year 11 and 12 students. These workshops will provide teachers with a practical guide to teaching the new curriculum, and access to up to date materials and knowledge on contemporary dance practices and techniques.

Cost - $200 per teacher per day

COMPASS: Primary School Professional Development Workshops for Teachers

Buzz recognises the difficultly for teachers to travel to King Street Arts Centre for professional development opportunities. We have solved this through the Compass program which has Buzz's qualified team heading to locations throughout metro Perth (as requested) to teach primary school professional development workshops. The workshops will focus on physical activity, creativity and thematic linking ideas to movement.