Ausdance Educators QLD

18/04/2026

Valuing the Arts in ATAR: A Call for Fairness!

In 2020, Queensland introduced the ATAR system, replacing the OP. Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) is now reviewing how ATAR works, particularly how subjects are scaled, and is seeking feedback from students, parents/carers, and teachers.

If you’ve got an opinion, now’s your chance to have your say. The surveys are quick to complete and your input will help shape future improvements to the system.

Surveys close 24 April:
• Student survey
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=izRsSQ-2kki2FU26CGPXitxxTabEzq1Jk8R_JCrnwUFURU1QVklGRTY3RElOVDRUQUlISlFHVUxBOC4u&route=shorturl

• Parent/Carer survey
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=izRsSQ-2kki2FU26CGPXitxxTabEzq1Jk8R_JCrnwUFUMUdMRVZaMzdQNlYxSEVKWkk1SVRRR085OC4u&route=shorturl

• Teacher survey
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=izRsSQ-2kki2FU26CGPXitxxTabEzq1Jk8R_JCrnwUFUMkg2WExBQUFLM09LTVExUEFRWkhUR1MyNS4u&route=shorturl

16/04/2026

The Queensland Dance Education Conference (QDEC26) is a one-day, “for teachers, by teachers” event designed to inspire and support P–12 dance educators. With hands-on workshops, practical classes, and collaborative sessions, it’s a unique opportunity to strengthen your practice and connect with peers.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – limited tickets remaining!
https://hubs.la/Q04chlLR0

19/03/2026

QDEC26 tickets on sale now ⬇️

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟏𝟐!

Join us Friday, 1 May at MacGregor State High School (Brisbane) for an inspiring one-day dance conference “for teachers, by teachers” professional learning event packed with practical workshops, teaching strategies, and resource sharing you can take straight back to the classroom.

Connect with fellow dance teachers and refresh your practice at QDEC26.

Tickets: $100 (no GST)

Secure your spot now https://hubs.la/Q047sqBy0

18/03/2026

Please sign the petition if you don't want Australia to become an artless country.

16/03/2026

Arts education in Australia is in crisis.

If we don’t want an artless country, we cannot have artless schools.

We are calling for a national inquiry into arts education.

Please take one minute to sign our Australian Parliament e-petition. Every voice counts.

The petition is open until 1 April.

Sign here: https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN9412

31/01/2026

Primary and Secondary School Dance Teachers!
Have a dance activity, lesson plan, or resource your students love?
QDEC26 “For Teachers, By Teachers” is your stage!
When: Friday 1 May 2026 | Magan-Djin/Brisbane
EOI deadline: 6 Feb 2026
Apply now → https://hubs.la/Q03YftN90

01/12/2025

📣 QDEC26 — 1 May 2026

QDEC is back and reimagined as part of our refreshed two-year event cycle. It will be a one-day, teacher-led PD event packed with practical classes, resource-sharing sessions and classroom-ready ideas. 2026 is all about teachers sharing with teachers.

EOIs for presenters open soon. Want to get involved? Tell us here ➜ https://hubs.la/Q03WcBR80

05/11/2025

Best wishes year 12 dance students completing their Dance EA today.

Ausdance QLD says chookas to every dancer sitting their Senior External Exam today!

30/10/2025

Happy World Teachers Day! Today we acknowledge all of our exceptional dance educators who demonstrate outstanding dedication every day.

07/10/2025

Your final chance to grab full-day QDEC25 tickets ($185+GST) for workshops, networking, lunch, morning tea, and a free year of Ausdance QLD membership.

Only able to join for part of the day? Don’t miss Melissa Lee’s session from 12:50–1:45pm. $40 tickets give you access to this essential child safeguarding workshop, covering consent, boundaries, and legislative requirements — all grounded in the Safedance for Kids program.

https://hubs.la/Q03MtsC90

Bumba-ja Arts Centre, Friday 10 October — we can’t wait to see you there!

02/10/2025

TBT to Rockhampton – Cairns, we’re almost there!

Dance educators, studio owners, and independent teachers, have you got your QDEC25 ticket yet? Full-day tickets are available right up until the start, and drop-ins are welcome.

Want to catch our legislative updates but not the full day? Join the Child Safety Session from 12:50–1:45pm for just $40. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and refresh your practice ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q03LSB9v0