Be Active buzzED

Be Active 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.

Be Active 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 Be Active buzzED activities Buzz offers. Participants are encouraged to play, learn and explore aspects of dance theatre.

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

Education Giving Program

Buzz Dance Theatre invites you to contribute to our education program. You will be helping children across the state access Buzz's award winning education programs.  Your donations are tax deductible and you can specify in which area you would like us to apply your donation.  Help us share the joy of dance and enable children and youth to enjoy quality arts experiences.

• Download the Education Giving Form here (PDF)

Teacher and Student Feedback on buzzEd Workshops

“The Buzz workshops where a very positive experience for the
students and for myself. The students enjoyed themselves immensely and
although they were challenged at times they worked hard and performed well. The composition part of the workshop was a success, as almost all of the students find choreography difficult. This section gave them the tools in assisting them with ideas for the future and gave them a different perspective for creating work.

The Buzz dance tutors were very professional, and had a wealth of knowledge. They also had a good rapport with the students”.

Heather Meldrum – Dance Teacher – Eastern Goldfields College

"The Buzz tutors helped me gain a better understanding of how choreographic devices can shape a dance and the audience’s view."

Year 12 student at Eastern Goldfields College - 2011

"I loved the creative dance section of the workshop....It was great performing in front of everyone, it was great for boosting my confidence."

Year 12 student at Eastern Goldfields College – 2011

Education Resource Kits

Education Resource Kits based on current performances will be available by contacting Mary Wolfla on admin@buzzdance.com.au

Workshops and Residencies

Saturday Fun & Funky Dance Workshops sponsored by Digirock

Due to Digirock’s generous sponsorship Saturday Fun & Funky Dance Workshops are back again in Term 1. Join us for a series fun and uplifting contemporary dance workshops focused on creative dance and confidence building. Great for both boys and girls who are interested in dance.

Age 4-9 year olds

Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, Apr 6, 13

10:00am-11:00am
King Street Arts Centre, Studio 3
357-365 Murray Street Perth 6000
$5.00 per child

Contact Mary on 9226 2322 or admin@buzzdance.com.au to let us know your coming!

Winter Dance Intensive

Strut your stuff this January school holidays with Buzz Dance Theatre. For more information contact Mary Wolfla on 9226 2322 or admin@buzzdance.com.au

Where: King Street Arts Centre, 357-365 Murray St Perth 6000

Year 4-7

1-Day Dance Intensive
Contemporary Technique, Performance Skills, Hip Hop

• Monday July 8th
• 11.00am - 3.30pm
• $82.50 per student

Year 8-10

2-Day Dance Intensive
Contemporary Technique, Performance Skills, Improvisation, Composition

• Tuesday July 9th - Wednesday July 10th
• 11.00am - 3.30pm
• $143.00 per student

Year 11&12

3 Day Dance Intensive 
Contemporary Technique, Performance Skills, Improvisation, Composition

• Thursday July 11th - Saturday July 13th
• 11.00am - 3.30pm
• $220.00 per student

Contact Mary Wolfla to book or for more details on admin@buzzdance.com.au

For local councils and vacation care groups where we come to your venue!

Dance Taste - a half day program

A fun packed dance program where children get to stretch, twist, roll and try out new-found physicality.  This high impact program will get your group’s bodies pumping, and busting out the latest moves.  Over 3 hours, this program will teach children skills in contemporary technique, hip-hop and creative dance culminating a short performance.  What better way to spend the day!

Cost:  $550 (inc GST) for a maximum of 20 students.

Fun & Funky Dance Workshop

An inspiring and fun dance workshop perfect for school holiday programs! 
Please contact Mary Wolfla to discuss your needs, 9226 2322 or admin@buzzdance.com.au

• School bookings and workshop form

buzzED – Primary

Creative Dance Theatre for Students PP – Year 7

PP-Year 1

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.

Year 2-Year 4

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.

Year 5-Year 7

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

Invite Buzz into your school for a 6-week dance residency in 2012.

Each classroom will create a fun and inspiring dance piece to showcase to family, friends, and the school community. Dance  pieces can connect to classroom content or school wide initiatives. Let our dancers get your students up and moving. A residency will be created to fit your school. Past residencies have run for 1 day a week for 6 weeks. Contact Mary Wolfla for more information and to receive a quote.

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.

buzzED – Secondary

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!

Hip Hop Workshop for Secondary Students

Invite Buzz to your school for a fun and funky Hip Hop Workshop with Buzz’s experienced tutors. A good end of year treat or simply a uplifting dance workshop for your students. Let Buzz teach you some new moves! 

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

Please note that travel outside the metropolitan will incur a charge and that classes for special education students will require separate negotiation.

For more information on any of these workshops, please contact:

Contact: Mary Wolfla, Education Manager
Buzz Dance Theatre: 9226 2322
Email:  admin@buzzdance.com.au
Buzz Dance Theatre, PO Box 7332, Cloisters Square, WA 6850

Secondary Professional Learning 2013

Friday Evening PL

June 14th - Choreographic Tasks 5:00pm-7:00pm King Street Arts Centre
September 20th - Improvisation 5:00pm-7:00pm King Street Arts Centre
Cost $40.00 per teacher per evening

Full Day PL

Covering Contemporary Technique, Improvisation, Performance Skills and Composition for Secondary Teachers

Saturday May 18th - 9:30am-3:30pm
$200 per teacher, morning tea and lunch is provided.

Contact Mary Wolfla on 9226 2322 or admin@buzzdance.com.au to book your place.