*Registration registrations have now closed*
Step Into Shenanigans
Across an immersive 1.5 days, participants will learn engaging folk dances from the Shenanigans repertoire and explore how folk dancing can extend learning and consolidate key musical concepts. Discover how simple, well-structured dances engage students physically, socially, and musically.
Participants will leave with practical strategies to enrich classroom programs through active, inclusive music-making and dance, while celebrating the joyful Shenanigans repertoire.
For more info on Audrey and Shenanigans, go to: https://smorgasbordmusicanddance.com.au.
Details:
Date: Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th June 2026
Times:
- Saturday: 9am – 3:45pm
- Sunday: 9am – 12:30pm
- Bring your chosen instrument if you’d like to join the jam in the final session!
- Optional: Join us for lunch on Sunday following the workshop. Location TBC and at your own expense.
Registration: 8:30am
Venue: Bannister Creek Primary School *UPDATED VENUE*
92 Purley Cres, Lynwood WA 6147
Presenters: Audrey Klein
Catering:
- Saturday: Morning tea and lunch
- Sunday: Morning tea only, option lunch at your own expense
Cost:
Participants may register for Saturday only, or for both Saturday and Sunday. Please note that Sunday-only registration is NOT available, as the half-day session builds directly on learning from Saturday.
- Saturday only
- Members – $100
- Non-Members* – $140
- Students** – $50
- Saturday & Sunday
- Members – $120
- Non-Members* – $160
- Students** – $60
*Non-Members price grants registrant membership to WAOSA for the rest of the year. More info on membership benefits: CLICK HERE
**Students must provide proof of enrolment at registration
Registrations close on MONDAY 1st June at 8pm. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon registration.
TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
Presenter: Audrey Klein
My name is Audrey Klein, and I have worked in music education and performance for over 40 years, with a strong focus on the Orff approach to creative music-making. As co-creator of the influential children’s folk group Shenanigans, I developed a deep love of international music and dance, something I have consistently woven into my classroom teaching.
In recent years, I have joined the team of Orff teacher trainers, specialising in movement and dance, recorder, and technique and improvisation in national Orff Levels courses. Through my business, Smorgasbord Music and Dance, I create resources for Performing Arts teachers and facilitate whole-school music and folk dance programs that promote joyful, inclusive participation.
If you are interested in unique teaching resources or professional mentoring, please visit: https://smorgasbordmusicanddance.com.au
Timetable (TBC)
Saturday, 6th June
| 8:30am | Registration | |
| 9:00am | Welcome & All-in (WAOSA) | |
| 9:30am | Session 1 (Audrey) |
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| 11:00am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:30am | Session 2 (Audrey) | What else can I do with a dance already taught? (Part 1)
Notation and composition This session will look at using a folk dance as a starting point for reinforcing/learning rhythm notation and how this can lead into composition work, firstly as a class, then in small groups. (Report assessment done!) |
| 1:00pm | Lunch | |
| 1:45pm | Session 3 (Audrey) | What else can I do with a dance already taught? (Part 2)
Linking a folk dance with other aspects of curriculum – e.g. art, story writing, etc. |
| 3:15pm | All out (WAOSA) | |
| 3:45pm | End of day |
Saturday night optional dinner:
Feel free to join Audrey and the members of the WAOSA Committee for a casual dinner. Early night guaranteed!
Location: Shanghai food court at the Fremantle markets
Time: 6:00pm
Sunday, 7th June
| 8:30am | Registration | |
| 9:00am | Welcome & All-in (WAOSA) | |
| 9:30am | Q & A | Q & A with Audrey / Shenanigans history |
| 10:00am | Morning Tea | |
| 10:30am | Session 4 (Audrey) | Turn a dance into an Orff arrangement
Opportunity to learn a folk dance, then how to play it in an Orff way. Participants are invited to bring their own instruments (flute, etc) to ‘join the jam’ to finish on a high note. *Please bring your chosen instrument if you’d like to join the jam in the final session! |
| 12:00pm | All out (WAOSA) | |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm (approx) | Nibbles and chat at venue | Continue chatting and networking with Audrey, other participants and committee members.*
*Please note this change of plans. There is no longer an optional lunch, however if you would like an opportunity to network with Audrey further, feel free to join Audrey and some committee members for dinner on Saturday night, as above. |
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