Educator Programs and Professional Development

"This PD far exceeded my expectations! I came wanting to learn some puppetry skills; I came home with an entire resource bank and a wealth of knowledge and ideas to implement in all the arts subject areas!

The whole workshop was relaxed, engaging and enjoyable. I liked the variety of activities and also the variation in the spaces we used. It was all very useful and I would be happy to recommend this to other teachers or artists.

Loved the whole day. Practical activities easily applicable across a range of classes and contexts. Sharing creative ideas with likeminded people is always refreshing. Presenters were also just pure joy to work with : ) "

- Participant in Dead Poets Society Teacher PD Workshop

"I loved it - learning the repertoire, meeting and working critically and choreographically with other educators alike and the end of day conversations."

- Teacher PD Participant, Brisbane

"Just a huge thank you to Queensland Ballet for putting together a brilliant Teacher PD session, that is so unique and close the QB Company."

- Teacher PD Participant, Brisbane

"The learning experiences were well planned and allowed plenty of time for participants to share their experiences."

- Teacher PD Participant, Moreton Bay

"The day had a lovely balance of practical and discussion-based sessions. Having the expertise of Beth and Kath was very informative."

- Teacher PD Participant, Brisbane

"The Kombumerri Dreaming Professional Development session was one of the most refreshing and practical sessions I’ve attended in years. Beth generously shared her deep cultural knowledge, and Kath was a brilliant facilitator who brought the resource to life with clarity and enthusiasm.

I left feeling confident and inspired, with plenty of practical ideas I can adapt to my classroom. This PD went beyond Performing Arts—offering valuable cross-curricular insights and culturally respectful approaches I’ve struggled to find elsewhere.

Highly recommended for any primary educator looking to embed First Nations perspectives with authenticity and purpose."

- Teacher PD Participant, Brisbane

"Kath was an incredible presenter with an air of positivity, enthusiasm and obvious knowledge about student behaviour, curriculum and indigenous perspectives. Beth was also extremely knowledgeable, and it was an honour to participate in the sharing of knowledge from both Kath and Beth."

- Teacher PD Participant, Bagara

"Overall, I found the workshop to be both enriching and thought-provoking. The opportunity to engage with First Nations cultural knowledge through the lens of dance and storytelling was incredibly impactful.

One of the most valuable aspects of the professional development was the way it modelled respectful cultural engagement—particularly the emphasis on building relationships, seeking permission, and understanding story ownership. This process was not only informative but offered a real-world example of best practice that I can apply in my own teaching context.

I particularly enjoyed the integration of the 8 Ways Aboriginal Pedagogy Framework and how it was used to shape learning experiences across different year levels. The practical, hands-on nature of the workshop—especially the movement-based activities—made the learning accessible and engaging, while still being deeply meaningful.

The session left me feeling inspired and more confident in how I can approach Indigenous perspectives in a way that is both culturally respectful and curriculum aligned. It was a truly valuable experience that has positively influenced how I will plan and deliver cross-curricular learning opportunities in the future. "

- Teacher PD Participant, Ipswich

"I enjoyed learning how to do the activities inside the classroom. The instructions were made clear by Kath demonstrating how to teach it and what language to use."

- Teacher PD Participant, Redlands

"The workshop was well laid out mixing discussion with practical components. The sense of achievement that students will feel regardless of dance ability and the growth in confidence to create and perform dance. "

- Teacher PD Participant, Gold Coast