For 25 years, Raw Energy Dance Education has been inspiring the next generation to get active through dance, delivering curriculum aligned and extra-curricular dance programs in schools across Australia.
Where it all began…
Raw Energy Dance (REDed) was established in 1999 by Dale Pope in Sydney, with Dale the sole program facilitator and business operator. Dale’s mission was to engage students in a positive dance experience that connects students to their peers, and promotes creativity, physical and mental health benefits.
“Turning the lights on in little people to become AWESOME big people”
REDed’s curriculum aligned dance programs and online teacher resources provide accessible and inclusive lessons for schools that meet requirements and make documentation straightforward for staff. This ensures more focus on the students’ dance journey; they will be challenged and inspired, and grow in confidence through movement.
REDed’s extra-curricular programs provide a nurturing environment for students to extend their dance skillset. These programs build flourishing dance communities in schools, supporting the arts and the school’s profile in the wider community.
The REDed Journey
In 2023, REDed officially joined the Australian School of Performing Arts (ASPA) family. Prior to this, REDed has provided choreography to The Australian Girls Choir and ASPA Education for 25 years. REDed now operates with a growing team of talented instructors and offers programs in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
REDed has also worked with leading organisations and personalities including charity partner Girls from Oz, ImagiNATION, P&O Cruises and Bindi Irwin. Learn more about Our Community here.
If you`re a performing arts educator getting ready to kick off 2026 with loads of creativity and high energy, our friends over at @ausschoolofperformingarts are bringing numerous Teacher PD Workshops to lend a hand!
Learn from expert presenters, including some of our most experienced REDed team members, and be supported in delivering high quality dance, music and drama activities to students of all ages and abilities.
Head to their website via the link in bio to learn more and secure a spot today! 👯❤️⭐
Jan 13
They just shine ✨
A REDed dance program is designed for all students, even that student hiding in the middle of the back row! And the little spark of joy it brings might be all it takes to inspire them.
Head to our website to find out more about how REDed`s Curricular Programs can support your students in dance and so much more. Link in bio ❤️
Jan 12
Missing dance with REDed? Try this fun holiday dance challenge to keep moving during the summer break! ✨
Grab a friend, pick your favourite song and see if you can create a short routine using three simple moves you’ve learnt this year. Aim to practise it a few times each week and you`ll have a whole new dance routine before you know it! ❤️
Jan 2
