PRESENTED BY ACT BELONG COMMIT
An immersive in-school dance residency and workshop program, CONNECT25: THE CHAIN PROJECT is designed to inspire young people (Year 3+) through movement, creativity and collaboration. Grounded in the Act Belong Commit message, this program encourages self-reflection, teamwork and curiosity while building physical skills that celebrate individuality.
Led by professional Co3 teaching artists, students will respond to the short film "In Search of the Nightingale" created by Raewyn Hill and Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson. The film is a series of poetic moving images, communicating facets of the human condition that are at once timeless and contemporary, specific yet a poem of universality. THE CHAIN PROJECT aims to give young people an opportunity to reflect upon the world around them and the value in their perseverance, endurance and hope for the future.
SUITABILITY
The program is designed and adapted for ALL students, Year 3 through to Year 12, and is tailored to meet any specific needs, levels and abilities.
AVAILABILITY
In 2025, engagements can be booked for Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4, subject to availability.
VENUE REQUIREMENTS
Your school dance studio, gymnasium, undercover area – anywhere that has the space to move freely and safely.
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS SHOWCASING THE BENEFITS THE CONNECT PROGRAM.
ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS – 2025
Schools can choose from two engagement models, designed to foster self-expression, teamwork and creative exploration through movement.
OPTION 1: CREATIVE DANCE RESIDENCY
Up to 7 x one-hour sessions
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Creative dance workshops exploring themes from THE CHAIN PROJECT, responding to the short film In Search of the Nightingale.
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Movement-based storytelling that encourages self-reflection, resilience and connection.
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Structured creative tasks that build teamwork and confidence, leading to an optional performance.
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Contribution to THE CHAIN PROJECT, a state-wide digital engagement initiative where student reflections form part of an ongoing creative exchange.
OPTION 2: CREATIVE DANCE WORKSHOP/S
1 x one-hour session
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A one-off or multi-session introduction to THE CHAIN PROJECT. Schools can book up to six sessions.
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Students explore themes of search, unity, knowledge, contentment, wonderment, procession and love, using movement to reflect on personal and collective experiences.
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Participation in THE CHAIN PROJECT, contributing to a digital chain of ideas, people and places.
CONTACT
For all enquiries, please email claudia@co3.org.au or call (08) 9226 2322.
CONNECT 2025: THE CHAIN PROJECT, presented by Act Belong Commit, promotes mental and physical well-being through movement, self-expression and collaborative discussion. The program supports WA Curriculum links to Dance, Health and Physical Education, Design and Technology, and English (Speaking and Listening).
