Program provider: L2R Dance
L2R Dance is Australia’s only not-for-profit organisation focused on hip hop and street dance for young people.
They provide free dance programs, leadership opportunities and pathways to employment. Since 2009, we have used dance to support young people’s wellbeing, physical health and confidence.
Their focus on hip hop and street dance gives young people a creative space where they can express themselves, build skills and explore important social and cultural issues.
Their vision is a more inclusive world where everyone can benefit from access to the arts.
Program description
Dance Break is a hip-hop dance program run by L2R.
It can be delivered as:
- a one-off workshop
- a series of workshops that build towards performance.
Each workshop includes:
- a warmup and check-in
- dance skills practice
- learning a hip-hop routine
- a cool down and check-out.
Students learn hip-hop styles such as Popping, Locking, Breaking and Litefeet. In the longer program, students build their skills over time and work towards a shared performance.
The program uses dance to support wellbeing, confidence and connection. Check-ins and check-outs help students reflect on how they are feeling before and after each session.
L2R delivers the programs using safe and inclusive practices. Workshops are led by culturally diverse artists who reflect the lived experience of many students and communities. This helps students feel seen, supported and welcome.
Dance Break gives students a regular space to express themselves, build friendships and try new skills. It also helps students build routine, confidence and a stronger sense of connection to community.
Intended outcomes
- Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
- Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
- Stronger peer relationships and teamwork (5)
- Interactions with positive role models (6)
- Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
- Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
- Stronger connection to community and local supports (17)
Program details
| Target audience | Secondary students |
| Delivery window | Before school hours During school hours After school hours During school holidays |
| Program duration | Available as a one-off workshop or a series of workshops (delivered in 60-minute sessions) |
| Group size | No minimum Maximum of 30 students per workshop Maximum of 2 program groups running concurrently |
| Geographic availability | Metropolitan Melbourne region Western Victoria region |
| Delivery setting | School based (in person) |
| Program availability | 2026 – 2029 (across the school year) Not available during mid-December to mid-January each year |
| Provider notes and assumptions |
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| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | Yes |
| Program category | Arts and creative |
| Procurement category | Arts and creative - Flexible program - Hip hop dance |
| Program contact | Hëna Memishi, Creative Producer M: 0428236173 |
| Link to external website | L2R Dance |
| Provider has Betrayal of Trust Insurance | Yes |
| Supervision and duty of care | School to confirm supervision requirements and duty of care arrangements with provider when booking. |
Core program costs
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x one to 1.5 hour workshop session | $344.33 | $378.76 | One workshop for up to 30 students |
Additional costs or optional extras
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel costs | $50 | $55 | Where travel time of an hour or more is required, L2R requires $50 per hour, per artist travel expenses fee |
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