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.
This week, the team at REDed we are in full prep mode for our final Eisteddfod of the 2025 season…Sydney Eisteddfod at the Sydney Opera House! ⭐
All troupes are shining bright and feeling ready. We are loving the Villa Maria spirit in full flight here 👯
Good luck to all schools for this Sunday. It’s an incredible experience for everyone! ❤️
Aug 22
Double the Clare means double the fun!✨
Our amazing instructor, Clare, is at St Clare’s Primary School in Melbourne today running a one-day curricular workshop with excited students from across the whole school. There’s no better way to wrap up the week than by moving and grooving into the weekend with REDed!
Aug 22
Happy 26th Birthday, REDed! ❤️👯
We’re thrilled to celebrate more than two decades of dance, creativity, and empowering young people to shine. Since Head REDed Dale Pope led our very first lesson at Cranbrook School in 1999, REDed has blossomed into a dynamic community where students discover confidence and new possibilities through the joy of dance 🎉.
This past year has been packed with standout moments. With programs new and old, vibrant competitions, and unforgettable performances. The journey continues to inspire us, and there’s so much more ahead. Here’s to another incredible year of movement, music and growth! 👏💃⭐
Aug 20
