Spellbound: Creating the World of Sleeping Beauty
Spellbound: Creating the World of Sleeping Beauty
Step into an enchanted kingdom where dance, drama and storytelling come together.
Designed to complement dance training, Spellbound encourages young performers to connect movement with emotion, intention and storytelling, bringing greater depth and expression to their dancing.
Presented in collaboration with Tantrum Youth Arts, Spellbound invites young performers to explore the magical world of Sleeping Beauty.
Throughout this exciting one-day holiday workshop, participants will discover how performers bring fairies, royalty, villains and magical creatures to life using voice, emotion, gesture and storytelling. Through engaging activities and creative exploration, students will build confidence, develop expressive performance skills and experience the joy of collaborative storytelling.
Whether your child loves dance, theatre, creative play or simply using their imagination, Spellbound offers a magical day of creativity, confidence and connection.
Ages 5–8
Magic, Fairies & Storytelling
Perfect for young imaginations, this group will explore the enchanting world of Sleeping Beauty through creative movement, role play, storytelling games and character adventures.
Participants will discover magical fairies, royal kingdoms and exciting stories while building confidence, self-expression and performance skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Children will explore:
✨ Imagination and creative play
✨ Character movement and gesture
✨ Emotional expression
✨ Storytelling through movement
✨ Listening, responding and teamwork
✨ Confidence in performance
Ages 9–12
Character, Intention & Performance
Older participants will dive deeper into the art of performance, exploring how actors and dancers create believable characters and tell meaningful stories.
Through movement, drama activities and character development exercises, students will learn how emotion, motivation and intention can transform a performance and create a stronger connection with an audience.
Students will explore:
✨ Characterisation and storytelling
✨ Emotional authenticity
✨ Voice and expressive movement
✨ Physical storytelling techniques
✨ Motivation and intention
✨ Stage presence and ensemble connection
