In-House Immersion Experience
at the Thomas Dixon Centre
#Immersive Learning Program at the Home of Queensland Ballet
Our suite of Immersion Experiences offer a memorable and enriching day for students while aligning with educational objectives, making it a valuable investment for teachers seeking to provide a holistic immersive learning experience for their students.
Explore our curated program or contact our Education team directly to discuss designing an Immersion Experience to suit your group’s interests, unit of work, Home School study focus or Arts Camp itinerary.
Students have the unique chance to observe Queensland Ballet company dancers in class or rehearsals, applying their honed technical and expressive skills to their work. This provides an unparalleled insight into professional dance practices, enhancing students' understanding of the art form.
The School Immersion Experience includes a tour of the newly refurbished Thomas Dixon Centre, the Queensland Ballet's home. This behind-the-scenes access to the Talbot Theatre, studios and other on-site areas allows students to explore the world of our professional dance company, gaining knowledge about the technical and creative aspects of staging a performance.
The practical dance class or workshop is not only a hands-on experience for students but is also designed to align with curriculum subject matter and, where possible, will be tailored to suit your current unit of work/interest. This ensures that the immersion experience contributes directly to the educational goals of the participating students, making it a valuable supplement to classroom learning.
Students have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with Queensland Ballet company staff in areas of their interest, such as Dancer Health, Wardrobe, Technical Production, Design, or Artistic. This personalised interaction allows students to explore potential career paths, seek advice and gain insights from professionals working in the field.
Exposure to the professional environment at Queensland Ballet can be a powerful source of inspiration for students.
#In-House Immersion Details
Location: Thomas Dixon Centre, 406 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101
Duration: Varies by program. General programs run for approximately 4.5 hours, typically 9:30am – 2:00pm.
Cost: $730 including GST
In-House Immersion Experiences cater for up to 30 students. Groups of more than 30 are encouraged to book two experiences on the same day.
Additional sessions are available upon email request here.
Download information pack HERE.
Please note: Unless stated, program details and schedules are correct and confirmed at the time of publication but may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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#Term 3
In-House Immersion Experience: External Exam Inspiration
Tuesday 3 August (Term 3, Week 4) | 10am - 2pm | Thomas Dixon Centre
Our Responding School Immersion Experience for Year 11 and 12 students offers a practical and fun introduction to External Exam preparation. Centered on a piece of live performance from the Queensland Ballet Academy’s Gala performance, students will learn an excerpt of a dancework, observe a rehearsal of the same piece, and participate in a Q&A with the choreographer. The experience will conclude with students crafting in-depth analyses, enriched by the holistic approach of exploring, dancing, observing, and writing about the work.
Cost: $730 incl. GST
#Term 4
In-House Immersion Experience: Curate Your Own
Thursday 28 October (Term 4, Week 4) | 10am - 2pm | Thomas Dixon Centre
Choose from a range of experiences including dance technique and repertoire, choreography and creative practice, dancer health, production and design, careers in dance, responding inspiration or Dance Health. We’ll work with you to shape a meaningful half-day experience that connects your students’ classroom learning with the professional world of Queensland Ballet. Subject to availability.
Cost: $730 incl. GST
#Specialist Immersion Experiences
Dance for Diverse Communities/Dance Health
Our Dance Health School Immersion Experience offers students a unique toolbox for exploring health-related dance practices. This immersive session guides students in developing modified dance classes, where they learn techniques to adapt ballet exercises and choreography to suit the abilities, skills, and interests of diverse groups. With expert-led workshops, interactive Q&A sessions with Dance and Dance Health professionals, and a guided tour of the Thomas Dixon Centre highlighting accessibility features, the program empowers students with practical skills to support inclusivity and wellness in dance. A fantastic opportunity that aligns nicely with Unit C: Health in the QCAA Dance in Practice curriculum.
Technical Production
Queensland Ballet invites Technical Production and Performing Arts students to an exclusive Immersion Experience at the Thomas Dixon Centre. This engaging program provides behind-the-scenes access, hands-on workshops, and Q&A sessions with Queensland Ballet's expert Production team. Students explore lighting, sound, and projection to see how these elements enrich performances, while tailored sessions align with curriculum goals. Gain practical insights, tour state-of-the-art facilities, and be inspired by industry professionals as you develop skills and knowledge essential for future careers in the performing arts.
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Teaching Artists
Queensland Ballet's Teaching Artists are familiar with curriculum subject matter and terminology, and trained to work with students of all abilities to ensure our workshops are inclusive and accessible to all.
In-School workshops
We offer in person workshops in your school, led by Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists.
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