holiday workshop
MOVEMENT LAB
3 DAYS OF ACTION & FUN
FOR INNER WEST KIDS
DANCE
ART
MOVIE AND GAMES
MINI SHOWCASE
CREATIVE
CHOREO
ACRO DANCE
JIUJITSU
DANCE
It’s time to get moving! Our dance sessions are super accessible and full of fun for dancers and non-dancers alike. There’s no experience or dance shoes required in this dance class done different.
Students will start by warming up, sometimes with a DD favourite - Stretch Master! - and then will learn some moves travelling down the room. They then get to put their moves together into a cool little routine.
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JIUJITSU
Animal races, break falls, handstand competitions, and the circle game… sound mysterious??? It’s all part of the super cool jiu jitsu lesson that awaits our Active Arts workshoppers! Jiu jitsu gives our workshoppers the chance to learn the basics of self-defence and build their confidence as they work in pairs and groups on new moves and a range of fun games.
My personal favourite activity in this session is “Animal Races”. It sounds sweet, but this game really works up a sweat! Students have to move from one side of the delightfully squishy mats to the other moving as a particular animal. One minute they’re scuttling like crabs, the next minute they’re crawling like crocodiles, and then they’re head over heels tumbling like a crazy frog!
Fabio, the super-talented professor at Gracie Barra St Peters, is SO good at working with our workshoppers, encouraging those that are ready to tumble down the room, and giving extra guidance and support to those who have never done a forward roll before.
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ROCKCLIMBING
Kids driving you up the walls in the holidays? Leave it to us – we’ll get it out of their systems for you! Rockclimbing has always been one of our workshop favourites here at Active Arts. Whether your child is a fearless spider-monkey, or afraid of heights, all of our students walk away with a massive sense of accomplishment… and a little exhausted!
Unlike other vacation care programs that place students in large groups of climbers with only one belayer, here at Active Arts we like kids to be moving, not waiting. Our workshoppers form teams of 2-4 students with their very own belayer, and they get to spend their 2-hour session roaming the Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym and selecting the next wall to conquer.
The smaller teams give students a chance to climb more, but it also allows us to cater to the individual needs of each student. While one student may feel like dangling 12ft in the air off a stalactite, another may feel like a more gentle climb on the butterfly wall. The small team system means kids can work at their own pace in a supportive environment that promotes encouraging others and teamwork.
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ACRO
New to our Active Arts Workshop is Acro! Our workshoppers will get the chance to jump, tumble and hop their way through the day, working through some introductory level acrobatics tricks.
This session will split workshoppers into an older group and a younger group to make sure everyone is working on skills that feel totally safe for them. Think summersaults and backbends! There's always the chance for our more experienced workshoppers to try their hand at cartweels and walkovers.
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CLAY MAKING
Active Arts worskshoppers get to roll, press, pinch, twist, and stamp out clay in this super sensory session. Hosted by the incredibly talented Agatha from the Sydney Clay Studio, students let their imagination run wild as they create pots, mugs, plates, statues, figurines, beads and more!
Agatha is always on hand to give suggestions and assistance. Students also get to paint their clay masterpieces before they are whisked away for drying, glazing, and firing.
In a few short weeks we get a fresh deliver of some shiny and super cool clay artworks ready for students to collect and take home.
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ART
It wouldn’t be an Active Arts Holiday Workshop if there wasn’t a chance for our kids to leave their mark. We’re all about fostering creativity and self-expression in a positive environment, and this free-form art session with a twist never disappoints!
We love this activity because it allows our workshoppers a little bit of down time from all the super energetic activities and a chance to explore their arty side. Paint palettes are filled with a range of colours that are bright and bold – just like our students! They’re then given free reign to paint what their heart desires – whether it be an intricate portrait, geometric patterns, a nature-inspired picture, or, rainbow flag in support of marriage equality (one of my all time favs).
If you’ve got a budding artist that’s looking to upsize their canvas, then Active Arts is the perfect place to unleash their creativity these upcoming holidays.
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OUTDOOR SPORTS
Survivor tag
44 Home
Ship, Shark, Shore
Mountains and Valleys…
These names might not make much sense to you but our Active Arts kids LOVE them! There’s nothing like a little trip to the local park to get some fresh air and have a run around. During our outdoor sports sessions, students work individually and in teams to play games that will get their hearts pumping.
A trip to the park is never complete without some playground time, so we always finish up our Outdoor Sports session with a little free time on the play equipment.
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DRAMA
Active Arts kids love a little drama - but only the good kind! In these confidence boosting and creative sessions, students get to play a range of games that allow them to explore characterisation, speech and movement in a whole new way. Some of our favourite drama games include TV commercials, Space Jump, and Storyteller.
Worried that your child isn't the most confident kid in the room? At Active Arts we love mixing up our drama sessions with group games that anyone can join in. Games like Night at the Museum are always a big hit with kids young and old, shy and bold. Some of our quieter kids are absolute all-stars when it comes to focus-based games, like My Sign, Your Sign, and what is affectionately known as ‘the laughing game’.
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Our newly created and original school holiday workshop program for primary school aged kids.
Over 3 action-packed days, students will shake off the holiday boredom in energetic jazz dance classes. bend over backwards in learning acro skills and find their groove in hip hop dance classes. They'll find their inner strength in a self-defense class with a twist, step into the spotlight in confidence-boosting drama activities and channel their creative flow in arts and craft. And each day is capped off with their own creative choreography for a show and tell!
Soccer for 3 days straight? Fielding cricket balls in the sun for 8 hours? Being stuck in the same room for the whole workshop? While that might be fine for some, we believe that variety makes for a whole lot of fun! We’ve created a new original program that allows kids to try new things, learn new skills, get moving, and unleash their creativity across a massive range of activities.
THE MOST ACTION-PACKED
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CREATIVE MOVEMENT PROGRAM IN THE INNER WEST!
CREATIVE CHOREO
JIUJITSU
CIRCUS
HIP HOP DANCE
JAZZ DANCE
LYRICAL DANCE
ARTS AND CRAFT
MINI SHOWCASE
MOVIES AND GAMES
MINI SHOWCASE
CREATIVE CHOREO
Embark on your own creative adventure with our creative choreo sessions! With the help of our lovely teachers and assistants, they will guide your child and the group with exercises, tools and movement to choreograph a dance!
Feel like doing a solo? Have a favourite song in mind? Or does your tiny dancer always make up routines with their friends?
These sessions will be perfect then! We will be able to cater to all and help embellish those creative juices and energy!
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JIUJITSU
Animal races, break falls, handstand competitions, and the circle game… sound mysterious??? It’s all part of the super cool jiu jitsu lesson that awaits our workshoppers! Jiu jitsu gives our workshoppers the chance to learn the basics of self-defence and build their confidence as they work in pairs and groups on new moves and a range of fun games.
Eduardo, the super-talented professor at Gracie Barra St Peters, will be leadinging our workshoppers, encouraging those that are ready to tumble down the room, and giving extra guidance and support to those who have never done a forward roll before.
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HIP HOP DANCE
Whether you're into popping, locking, breaking, or just expressing your individuality through a variety of street styles, our hip hop workshops will do just the thing!
Our workshoppers will get to learn some basic hip hop grooves and skills and learn more about how the hip hop culture and scene has evolved into what it is today!
Hip Hop dance is a vibrant and exciting style of street dance that combines a variety of freestyle movement to create art.
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JAZZ DANCE
Jazz is one of the most popular and well known social dance styles! We love it because it is energetic and usually moved to well known pop music.
Our workshoppers will join in on a jazz masterclass, learning some technique behind kicks, turns and jumps whilst putting that together through smooth flows, technical steps and rhythms.
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LYRICAL DANCE
Lyrical Dance is an expressive style of dance which uses elements and blends jazz and ballet! It usually is a style that connects the mind and body through fluid dance movements, utilising a lot of floor work, versatility and improvisation.
Our workshoppers will be able to learn some lyrical based movement through our amazing teachers!
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ARTS AND CRAFT
It wouldn’t be a Movement Lab Holiday Workshop if there wasn’t a chance for our kids to leave their mark. We’re all about fostering creativity and self-expression in a positive environment, and this free-form art session with a twist never disappoints!
We love this activity because it allows our workshoppers a little bit of down time from all the super energetic activities and a chance to explore their arty side. Paint palettes are filled with a range of colours that are bright and bold – just like our students! They’re then given free reign to paint what their heart desires – whether it be an intricate portrait, geometric patterns, a nature-inspired picture!
If you’ve got a budding artist that’s looking to upsize their canvas, then the Movement Lab is the perfect place to unleash their creativity these upcoming holidays.
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MINI SHOWCASE
It wouldn't be a Movement Lab Holiday Workshop if we weren't able to showcase the movement our workshoppers have created!
At the end of each day, our workshoppers would have been working on their own creative choreography based on the dance style of the day! They may be growing their own self confidence and working on a solo, or they may be working on their creative juices together with others in a group performance!
Either way, our workshoppers will also create their dance name, choose a song, and have the opportunity to choose from our amazing and colourful costume alley as part of their mini showcase for friends and family at the end of each day!
You don't want to miss out on this one!
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MOVIES AND GAMES
At the Movement Lab Workshops, we always have time for games and movies to break up the day and give some variety from all of the other high energy activites.
We have a wide range of games that focus on confidence boosting and creativity, allowing our workshoppers to explore characterisation, speech and movement in a whole new way.
Worried that your child isn't the most confident kid in the room? At the Movement Lab, we love mixing up our games with things like Night at the Museum - always a big hit with kids young and old, shy and bold.
We also will play a movie during our lunch time each day!
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* We do not accept Active Kids or Creative Kids vouchers for our school holiday workshops.
** Workshops are designed with full attendance in mind, so we cannot guarantee that your child will get to experience all activities if only attending 1 or 2 days.
Planned activities from 9:30am-4:30pm
Drop-off from 9:00am
OUR MOVEMENT LAB HOLIDAY WORKSHOP PROGRAM
Workshop 1: Tuesday 21st Jan to Thursday 23rd Jan
Workshop 2: Tuesday 28th Jan to Thursday 30th Jan
2025 WORKSHOP DATES
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SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS!
3 days $350
2 days $245
1 day $130
Price includes all activities, drop-off from 9:00am and pick-up till 4:30pm
WORKSHOP COST
Do I need to book?
Yes. We recommend booking in advance to secure your spot!
Do you cater to different age groups?
Yes. At the Movement Lab, we arrange our workshoppers into groups according to age. While the age groups are dependent on the sessions' enrolment spread, there is generally a group for 5-7yrs, 8-10yrs, and 10-12yrs.
Do I have to book in for every day?
No, you can book in for 1, 2, or 3 days. However, Movement Lab Holiday Workshops are created with full attendance in mind. While every effort is made to ensure that students are able to participate in activities they love the most, it is not always possible when attending specific days only.
How do I get there?
Our workshops are held at Dance Domain Studios @ Studio 4, 1-7 Unwins Bridge Rd St Peters, NSW 2044
Head in the driveway off Unwins Bridge Road, and follow the ramp down and towards the right… As soon as you're off the ramp you'll see us on the right hand side.
What should my child bring?
- comfy clothes to move around in (shorts, tights, trackies, leggings)
- extra pair of socks (black or dark socks are better)
- sneakers, runners etc for rock climbing
- a jacket (Autumn and Winter workshops)
- water bottle
- old shirt or clothes for painting
- any dance shoes you may have (not compulsory)
- lunch and recess
- any medications, Ventolin, EpiPens etc.
... and HEAPS of energy!
What should my child wear?
Whatever they feel comfortable in. Something stretchy and easy to move in is best. Shorts, tights, leggings, trackies etc are great. Don't wear anything super special or fancy. Getting active and creative can sometimes get messy!
How does this workshop run?
Students are grouped with students in the same age group. This can sometimes change depending on the spread of enrolments for a particular workshop, though generally there is a group for 5-7yrs, 8-10yrs, and 10-12 yrs. Students stay with their group throughout the week and attend different activities during scheduled sessions each day. Each group has one of our amazing dedicated Workshop Leaders and an Assistant Leader to ensure that every one of our workshoppers has the most incredible time ever!
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