Do your students love Seven Jumps and Highway No. 1? Is Shenanigans music a favourite in your program? This workshop is your chance to deepen your understanding of folk dance pedagogy with Shenanigans original member and co-founder, Audrey Klein.
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.
Details:
Date: Saturday & Sunday, 6th & 7th June 2026
Time:
- Saturday: 9am – 4pm
- 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: TBC
Presenters: Audrey Klein
Catering: TBC
Cost (TBC):
- Members –
- Non-Members –
- Students –
- Saturday & Sunday
- Saturday only
- Sunday only
*Students must provide proof of enrolment at registration
Registrations close on Wednesday 3rd June at 3pm. Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon registration.
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
