Table of contents for July-August-September 2023 in Dance Australia

BENEDICTE Bemet, the featured artist in this issue, knew she wanted to dance from the time she was a toddler. It is a common story among dancers – their passion envelopes them from an early age. Many of the graduates interviewed in this issue make the same comment about the certainty of their goal. It’s a gamble fixing on a dance career so early. One can’t accurately predict how the body will develop and how much talent a person has. Fortunately, dance training can lead to many other opportunities that still satisfy the calling – it isn’t just about performance. There are many other associated careers. In addition, the skills acquired from dance training are valuable to many other completely different fields. It’s a gamble fixing on a dance career…

A number of musicals is starting up in the forthcoming months. One is Grease, starring Annalise Hall and Joseph Spanti and choreographed by Broadway's Eric Giancola. Patty Newton, Marcia Hines and Jay Laga'aia are also in the cast. The show opens at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne, on December 31 and moves to the Capitol Theatre, Sydney, in March, 2024. Chicago will begin a tour of Australian cities at Crown Theatre, Perth, in November, moving to the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, from January, 2024, and then Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne, from March, 2024. The choreography by Ann Reinking is "in the style of Bob Fosse" and the show is directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie. In the meantime, a new production of Wicked will open at Sydney's Capitol Theatre on August…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 9/46 Smith Street SOUTHPORT 4215 P: 07 5591 7027E: info@vaganova.com.auW: www.vaganova.com.au The Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy (ABDA) offers elite training in classical ballet, providing talented dance students with the necessary coaching and performance experience to pursue a career in Classical Ballet or Contemporary Dance. All students are trained in the Vaganova method of classical ballet, renowned for its strength, placement, artistry, and harmonious coordination of the body. ABDA offers a range of specialised training programs from an in-house Tiny Tots Program and After-School Junior Elite Programs to a Half-Day Program for 12-13 year olds and a comprehensive Full-Time Program for students from 14 years. The careful training and nurturing of each child to achieve their individual goals is paramount at ABDA. ABDA graduates have…

4/2 Bromham Place RICHMOND 3121 P: 0472730018E: info@aacballet.comW: www.aacballet.com Australian Academy of Classical Ballet is for students aged 5 and up. The school is focused on achieving exceptional standards of dance. We believe in nurturing creativity and artistic development, and offering a warm and positive environment that all dancers can thrive in. Our staff is made up of high-level teachers with years of experience in the industry. They have trained numerous dancers into confident, well-rounded performers that are prepared to conquer any stage or dance floor. We have state of the art studios and harlequin dance floors. We are also one of the only schools in Australia to have an on-site Pilates Studio with Pilates teachers that the students can access. We believe in prolonging dancers careers and nurturing their…

Building 101, 122 Lang Road, The Entertainment Quarter, MOORE PARK 2021 P: 02 8323 6666E: enrolments@brentstreet.com.auW: www.brentstreet.com.au COURSES Full Time – Performing Arts (2 Years) – CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) Full Time – Musical Theatre (2 Years) – CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre Full Time – Contemporary (2 years) – CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) Brent Street Academy – (Years 7 – 12) Brent Street Academy + CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management…

Canberra Studios 55 Crofts Crescent SPENCE 2615 P: 0409 776 483E: canberra@dancedevelopment.com.auW: www.dancedevelopment.com.au COURSES Pre-professional Courses: Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) CUA51520 Certificate IV in Dance CUA40120 Certificate III in Dance CUA30120 Courses are delivered in partnership with ATOD RTO #31624 Aspire Courses: Aspire Level 3 Extension (accreditation options) Aspire Level 2 Part Time (non-accredited) Aspire Level 1 Part Time (non-accredited)…

GRADUATE STORIES 2023 What is your best memory of your full-time dance studies? My most enduring memory is of the friendships and connections I made during my time at Conlan. It is such a warm and welcoming environment where the only competition you have is with yourself. The other students are so supportive and kind, and we all work towards our individual goals. it is a small program and that makes it so much easier to fit in and to feel like you are part of a family. Some of my best friends, who I know will be my best friends forever, I met at Conlan. Our shared experiences, our love of dance, and the ongoing support of each other that we have, make our bonds so very strong. Conlan…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus 3006 P: 13 MELB (6352) E: go.unimelb.edu.au/3jij W: finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) – This 3-year full time program develops kinetically strong, culturally and conceptually aware dance artists through specialist education in an inclusive range of contemporary dance practices, dance science and somatics, critical dance studies, choreography and performance. Master of Dance – This 2-year full time (4-year part time) coursework program focuses on dance as an embodied experience augmented and informed by a rich field of knowledges, including contemporary aesthetics, dance science, cultural theory, and everyday politics. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) – This 3-year full-time program offers intensive studio-based actor training that produces industry-ready, professional performers with a strong sense of individual expression. Students…

What are your fondest memories of your studies? Full-time training is physically and mentally demanding but my fondest memories are those of the connections and friendships I made. There are times in such intense training that get incredibly tough and I found that without the people around me and the humanity they provide, it can be very easy to get lost in the struggles of the training itself. Alongside this, I learnt an incredible amount of resilience for my mind and my body. Every day your body feels different and every day you’re expecting different things of your body so it is so important to accept that we are only human and that mistakes and struggles make the journey all the more worth it. I was always lucky that my…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES2023 Unit 2/27 Laurence Rd WALLISTON 6076 P: 0438 673 212 W: www.kbba.com.au The Kim Baker Ballet Academy is recognised as one of the leading ballet training academies in Western Australia and offers the Professional Training Full Time Specialist Course for talented dancers who would like to take their training to the next level and pursue a career in dance, and future leaders who would like to pursue a career in dance teaching. The students attend a well – developed integrated training program including Vaganova based classical ballet, contemporary dance, education studies through SIDE, CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance and CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management (delivered by our Partners Empowerdance) along with our already established Certificate Course if requested. At KBBA we are…

What is the main overall lesson you learnt? The main lesson I learnt over my full-time studies was the importance of attention to detail. NCD set me up perfectly to move on to more intricate training. I was taught strict technique and extreme precision, I felt like a canvas ready to be painted once graduating. I feel incredibly in my body and aware of my placement, which makes it easier to experiment and push myself in the repertoire I do now. Did you learn anything unexpected about yourself through doing your full-time studies? Unexpectedly I learnt more than I could ever describe. Not only did I find myself as an artist while at NCD but I found myself as a person as well. I learnt true patience and motivation. The…

57 Hayward Street, STAFFORD P: 0415 951 077 E: qldnationalb@yahoo.com.au W: www.qldnationalballet.com.au COURSES Qld National Ballet School, the official school of the Ballet International Gala. • ELITE Professional PROGRAM – 9-11yrs (3 year program, working towards the Certificate IV in Dance CUA40120 in final year)• JUNIOR COURSE – Certificate IV in Dance CUA40120 – 12years +• PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSE – Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance CUA60121 (Elite Performance) – 15years+• NEW IN 2024! PROFESSIONAL YEAR – (17 years+) in affiliation with BALLET INTERNATIONAL GALA (BIG). Students have the incredible opportunity to perform in Ballet International Gala and Australian Tours, alongside BIG Guest Artists and Principals. Gaining professional experience and exposure.…

BRISBANE W: www.qut.edu.au/dance COURSES Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) – 3 years full time: This course is designed for future dance professionals who aspire to careers in dance teaching, choreography, research and academia, community arts practice, dance medicine and science, and arts management. Bachelor or Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance): In this course you will be able to complete two degrees in four and half years full time allowing you to combine your passion for dance while teaching English, History, Geography or Maths. Postgraduate Courses: Master of Teaching – Additional 2 years full time. You can complete your Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) degree first and then follow with a Master of Teaching which allows you to teach Dance alongside Drama, Music or Visual Arts. Master of…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 80 Waverly Road, MALVERN EAST, MELBOURNE 3145 P: 0420 249 833 E: info@scimmdance.com.au W: www.scimmdance.com.au/preprofessional-fulltime Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional (CUA40120) Certificate IV in Dance Course duration of 12 months*Our nationally recognised qualifications are delivered through an auspice arrangement with ATOD (RTO#31624). COURSES The Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional Full-Time Training Course is an elite dance program designed for aspiring dancers who seek to embark on a successful career in contemporary dance. Rooted in our core values and expertise as well established contemporary dance company, this comprehensive program offers a transformative experience for dedicated individuals looking to refine their skills and pursue excellence in their dance practice. Throughout the course, dancers will be immersed in a rigorous curriculum that encompasses technical training, artistic development, choreographic exploration, and professional…

22 Narabang Way BELROSE 2085 P: 02 9450 2652E: dance@sydneycollege.com.auW: www.sydneycollegeofdance.com COURSES • ArtistPro™ International (Full time – 5 days)• ArtistPro™ Full Time Dance (Full time – 5 days)• ArtistPro™ Senior Transition (Day and afternoon program)• ArtistPro™ Youth Transition (Afternoon program)• Courses offered for students aged 11-20. Qualifications:• Advanced Diploma of Dance – CUA60113 (18 Month)• Diploma of Dance – CUA50113 (12 Month) Nationally accredited training delivered in partnership with ATOD – RTO 31624…

What is your best memory of your full-time dance studies? Practically being my second home growing up, I have nothing but fond memories of my time at Amanda Bollinger Dance Academy (ABDA). Although I struggled during the initial transition from being a regular highschooler to a full-time ballet student at the age of 16, my fellow classmates and teachers were incredibly encouraging and supportive. They were my daily inspiration and I treasured every moment in the studios with my peers. I loved dancing with them every day, watching them, learning from them and even travelling with them! Spending Easter weekend in Wellington with them for the Alana Haines Awards was definitely a highlight. What was one of the main life-lessons you learnt through your full-time studies? My full-time studies taught…

INSTEP IN a major world premiere, the West Australian Ballet will present a new work on the life and art of the legendary Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. An all-Dutch creative team will create the ballet, with choreographer Wubkje Kuindersma returning to Perth after receiving critical acclaim for her work Architecture of Hope at Ballet at the Quarry 2020. She will be joined by Tatynana Van Walsum, for costumes and sets, and Anthony Fiumara, who will compose the music. Called Echoes of van Gogh, this full-length ballet will be held at His Majesty’s Theatre from September 8 to 23. WA Ballet dancer Ludovico Di Ubaldo…

INSTEP RAEWYN Hill, Co3's artistic director, has revealed that her next mainstage production will be Archives of the Invisible, inspired by the Dante's Divine Comedy. The late medieval poet Dante Alighieri is recognised as the father of Italian language and by Pope Francis as the poet of hope. With dramaturg Richard Longbottom, and a new musical score, Hill will be reinterpreting the cantos of Dante’s masterwork for the appreciation of today's audiences. The 10 dancers of Co3 will be joined by Link Dance Company, the graduate troupe of the WA Academy of the Arts. Architect of the Invisible follows Hill's Archives of Humanity from 2020. It will run from October 11-15 at the Heath Ledger Theatre, Perth.…

It is amid the chaotic vitality of the Sydney Opera House green room that my video call with Australian Ballet Principal Benedicte Bemet takes place. At the time, Bemet has just finished the Sydney season of Don Quixote, dancing the role of Kitri for the first time, and now it’s opening night of “Identity” – a double bill showcasing two new works by Daniel Riley and Alice Topp. Bemet’s rise to principal rank has come with great highs, hard work, sacrifices and a significant injury but there is an over-riding sense of the joy of dance in her account of her life as a dancer. She started ballet, aged three – when most of the rest of us were still toddling – and I was interested to know how this…

Inspiration on tour Brett Morgan, OAM, the artistic director of the National College of Dance in Newcastle, has a passion for giving all kids, whether living in the regions or the fringes, the same opportunities as those growing up in the city centres. Since retiring from his performing career with the Australian Ballet and Sydney Dance Company, he has built a big and busy school that caters to all levels of student. But his commitment to teaching goes above and beyond the confines of his own school. He knows that many children, even those who learn to dance, seldom enter a theatre or indeed encounter any form of professional dance. His solution it to take it to them. He has developed a relationship with two local schools, Junction Primary and…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 TINGALPA P: 0400 664 661E: admin@annetteroselliballet.com.auW: www.annetteroselliballet.com.au “Dedicated to providing exceptional training for the aspiring dancer” The Annette Roselli Dance Academy’s Elite Training Program (full-time and part-time) along with the Junior Excellence Program have been developed with the aim to nurture, support and train promising young dancers in classical ballet and contemporary dance. The intake for the program is limited to ensure students are fully supported and receive individual attention. Professional tuition is provided in a supportive and encouraging environment, offering positive reinforcement and promoting confidence in each student. Our dedicated faculty of experienced and hand picked teachers are committed to developing each student for a career in dance. Our teachers have danced professionally with dance companies worldwide, including the San Francisco Ballet, Australian…

2 Kavanagh Street SOUTHBANK 3006 P: 03 9669 2807E: ask@australianballetschool.com.auW: www.australianballetschool.com.au The Australian Ballet School (ABS) is the national centre for elite vocational dance training. As providers of a unique, professional dance-training program, the ABS nurtures and encourages the internationally recognised qualities of Australian dancers. The ABS offers training for students from all over Australia and overseas, producing dancers possessing a strong classical technique with a great emphasis on artistry, purity of line, coordination and a quality of movement. Full-time training commences at Level 4 with fully integrated academic studies and accredited courses from Level 5 through to Level 8. COURSES The Australian Ballet School is a NVR RTO (provider code 3132, CRICOS code 00253A) offering the following, accredited courses: DIPLOMA OF DANCE – ELITE PERFORMANCE (CUA50113, CRICOS 089445B) –…

Level 1, 25-27 Bridge Street PYMBLE 2073 P: 02 9144 6532E: info@conlancollege.comW: www.conlancollege.com The Conlan College offers two distinct streams of full time training. Entry is by private audition and is restricted to those students who we believe will be successful in following a career in the dance industry. For students in academic years 8 to 10, we offer our traditional full time program that works in conjunction with academic studies. Students enrol in the distance education program of their choice and combine that with our very rigorous schedule of full time classes. They attend five days per week from 9am to 4pm and all requirements of their courses are covered during those hours. This allows these students to attend to their academic requirements in the evenings and on the…

25 Golden Grove Street DARLINGTON 2008 P: 0400 589 762E: info@danceworkssydney.com.auW: www.danceworkssydney.com.au The Full-Time Program at Danceworks Sydney is a goal oriented course, delivered within a nurturing environment, for students who show potential, are hard working and dedicated to pursuing a career in dance. The emphasis is on training young dancers to have secure and safe dance technique as a base, as well as developing each student’s artistry, musicality, versatility, resilience and self belief. The goal setting aspect of the course is based on individual progression. Students are taught strategies to achieve their personal best. They are also taught injury prevention in order to sustain a long, healthy career. The number of students accepted onto the program is small in order to ensure each student is given enough attention and…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES2023 Tenancies 1 & 3, Ground Level 1 , Building I, Bakehouse Quarter NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137 P: 02 9746 0848 E: elena@ed5international.com.au W: www.ed5international.com.au Australia’s only dedicated 2-year full-time Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts. During your time at ED5INTERNATIONAL you will be immersed in Dancing, Singing and Acting and a wide variety of complimentary classes to provide you with the knowledge, experience and the edge as a professional for your future career. At ED5INTERNATIONAL, our mission has been to create, enhance and elevate the profile of Performing Arts in Australia and Internationally. We are passionately committed to striving for brilliance. During the past two decades of operating the College, ED5INTERNATIONAL has become one of the most prestigious training establishments in Australia built on excellence, honesty, integrity…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES2023 39 Light Square ADELAIDE P: 08 8463 5000 E: BusArts@tafesa.edu.auW: www.flinders.edu.au/dance Flinders University in partnership with TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts offers this degree in elite dance performance. The combination of study associated with theoretical knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice is essential for gaining employment in the field of contemporary dance performance. This course offers a rigorous program of study, training, intense dance and the building of integral choreographic skills in purpose-built teaching spaces – principally at TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts, Light Square. COURSES Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) (3 years): This course places an emphasis on contemporary dance performance in productions and repertory. Graduating students take industry secondments in their final year to develop ties with…

22 Karen Avenue MERMAID BEACH 4218 P: 0481731013 E: info@globaldancepro.comW: www.globaldancepro.com COURSES A performing arts institute kick-starting the careers of talented & passionate dancers who dream of grabbing the biggest opportunities with the help of GLOBAL professionals who will help thrive on a GLOBAL STAGE! We have created an incredible online course that allows you to receive the highest quality of knowledge, culminated with support of industry professionals with utmost amount of experience to help you live your dreams.…

KARRA Nam had a strong passion for dance and envisioned it as the core of her career. However, as she progressed through her education, she discovered that dance offers myriad possibilities beyond solely being a company dancer. Her studies opened her eyes to the diverse pathways that movement can traverse. “I had the privilege of exploring various aspects of dance and expanding my practice,” she remembers. “With the guidance of my lecturers and through independent research, I delved into a movement practice that truly reflected my lived experiences and learning. This led me to uncover new depths and sensitivities through the exploration of ancestral lineage and culture – connecting my practice through a comprehensive meditation of country, soul and healing , shaping unique pathways of expression that were personal to…

20 Surfers Avenue MERMAID BEACH 4218 P: 07 5527 7724E: info@launchpac.comW: https://www.launchpac.com.au COURSES Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40120) – 1 year Certificate IV in Musical Theatre (CUA40520) – 1 year Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management (CUA40320) – 1 year Pre-Professional Program (training focused – no certificate) – 1 year Certificate III in Dance (CUA30120) – 2 years LAUNCH Academy – Year 9 to Year 12…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 17 George Street NORTH STRATHFIELD 2137 P: 02 9752 0500 or 02 9752 0507 E: registrar@mcdonald.nsw.edu.auW: www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au The McDonald College is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational Kindergarten – Year 12 school. We specialise in performing arts and elite sports, with an equal focus on academic rigour through to the HSC. In dance, we offer Classical Ballet, Commercial Dance, and our Senior Contemporary Dance program (Years 10 – 12), partnering with Sydney Dance Company. Students are offered many performance opportunities throughout the year, including at our High Performance Season, An Evening of Classical Ballet, showcases, eisteddfod groups, and more. We can provide up to 45 boarders of all genders from Years 7 – 12 with a home away from home. Our dance alumni include Lachlan…

GRADUATE STORIES 2023 A dancer learns many things while they are studying, and it’s not just about executing steps. Lily Babbage, who studied at the Qld College of Dance in Kedron in Brisbane, learnt confidence – in herself and in her dancing. “During my first year I had a very negative mindset when critiquing my performance and I struggled a lot with self confidence,” she says. “This was ultimately hindering my self-development and I would be constantly second guessing myself.” As time went on and with the support of her teachers she pulled herself out of this way of thinking. “I not only gained more independence and self-assurance but I also learnt how to positively self critique. I also learned how to become my own teacher which is extremely helpful…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 39-59 Green Street PRAHRAN 3181 P: 03 9214 6975E: info@nica.com.auW: nica.com.au NICA equips students with the skills, networks and knowledge to establish a career on the world stage of circus and physical theatre through immersive and experiential practice-based studies in contemporary circus arts. It is the highest level of accredited circus training in Australia and NICA is a world leader in circus education and training. Within NICA’s world-class facilities, a supportive faculty of talented artists and practitioners teach an innovative curriculum to instill technical excellence and to enable each creative artist to flourish. Students get to develop their performance skills in a variety of settings within NICA’s unique suite of performance venues, which combine large-scale, professionally equipped spaces with more intimate studios. COURSES Bachelor…

1/89 Mitchell Road Cardiff CARDIFF 2285 P: 0401 214 042E: nbt1@live.com.auW: www.newcastleballettheatre.com.au COURSES Newcastle Ballet Theatre offer Full Time & Part Time Programs: Our Full Time Dancers train approx. 30 hours per week; Tuesday – Saturday. The Full Time Program is designed for serious students wishing to pursue a career in dance. The course aims to increase, improve, and refine technique, strength, knowledge, and presentation. Students can undertake the following national recognised qualifications: Certificate III in Assistance Dance Teaching, Certificate III in Dance, Certificate IV in dance, Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management & Diploma of Dance Teaching & Management. These qualifications are achieved through a relationship between Newcastle Ballet Theatre and Australian Teachers of Dancing (RO 31624). See our website or contact Rider 0401 214 042 for more…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 BRISBANE P: 07 3013 6665 E: academy@queenslandballet. com.au W: www.queenslandballet.com.au/academy Queensland Ballet Academy is the official training school of Queensland Ballet, with a long established history of developing the next generation of professional dancers in a world class setting. Our Academy is a springboard from which students work to develop lifelong creativity, curiosity and technical ballet proficiency. Our faculty is made up of renowned ballet and dance artists, as well as inhouse performance health and student wellbeing experts. This ensures our students are nurtured throughout their journey — creatively, physically and mentally. The Academy’s commitment to the safe and progressive development of our dancers’ minds and bodies is central to all that we do. COURSES Pre-Professional Program (Post School) Academy Upper and Lower School…

What was one of the main life-lessons you learnt through your full-time studies? Your life can change within a single night: be open to the change that may come your way, don’t take yourself too seriously and to let the pieces fall where they may. Thinking this way allowed me an understanding that the choices that I’d made and are currently making are special because I made them. I learnt to try not to be a victim of the motions of life, so I can make the unique choices for what I want out of my body and my career. I’ve let this lesson guide me since graduating. Within a year I had gone from submitting my honours thesis on a mountain of 2-minute noodles to performing across Australia and…

1/49-51 Stanley Street PEAKHURST 2210 P: 0408 210 059E: admin@rogersonelite.comW: www.rogersonelite.com COURSES College: Acceptance via interview for students in high school years 7-12. The full-time College combines academics via online schooling paired with focused and targeted classical training for future placements in national or international institutions/companies. Classical Ballet or Contemporary streams available. Associate Pathway Program: A part-time program to enhance ballet for students from any studio who need to boost their classical training for upcoming auditions or competitions. Students can attend one afternoon/evening per week or up to 2.5 days per week with a school exemption certificate. Available for ages 10+ Dance for School HSC: For high schools that are unable to offer Dance for the HSC, Rogerson College accepts students in yr 10 and above to complete their two…

14-18 Banksia Street BURWOOD 3125 P: 03 9830 6588 or 0499 901 393E: ftc@spectrumdance.com.auW: www.spectrumdance.com.au COURSES SDS Advanced Performance Program (Private) – 12 Months CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance – 12 Months DUAL DIPLOMA – 2 Years: CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) The above certificate and diploma course qualifications are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology RTO #3059 delivered by Spectrum Dance Studios.…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Road WALSH BAY 2000 P: 02 9258 4886E: fulltime@sydneydancecompany.comW: www.sydneydancecompany.com/advanced-training/pre-professional-year Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year encompasses the full scope of professional dance. From life in a fulltime dance company to an independent freelance artist and choreographic researcher, the Pre-Professional Year course will empower all aspiring professional dancers to find their individual career path. COURSES Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year offers nationally recognised qualifications, delivering CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). All graduating first-year dancers can progress to the second year of training to complete CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). Successful applicants who have already completed diploma-level tertiary education or higher complete CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). Sydney Dance Company is a Registered Training…

GRADUATE STORIES 2023 What is your best memory of your full-time dance studies? The best memory for me was my ability to start taking agency over my dream to become a professional dancer. Participating in full-time training allowed me to begin to understand the demands of the career and realise my full potential under the positive encouragement and support of Terry and her very experienced team of teachers. In one year, I improved physically and mentally in leaps and bounds towards my goals; going from dealing with two very serious injuries to healing and refining my technique, leading me to become a finalist in the Sydney Eisteddfod McDonald Ballet Challenge, the Silver Medallist of the RAD Genee Awards in Singapore and finally securing a position in the Queensland Ballet Professional…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES2023 Corner Carlisle and Barkly Streets ST KILDA 3182 P: 03 9534 0224E: enquiries@nationaltheatre.org.auW: www.nationaltheatre.org.au/ballet Cultivating the stars of the future, The National Ballet School (formerly National Theatre Ballet School) is one of Australia’s preeminent dance training institutions devoted to providing exceptional dance training to students of all ages. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Damian Smith, a renowned former Principal Dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, The National Ballet School offers a suite of pre-professional full-time accredited courses (Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Dance) that provide a professional pathway to elite performance. As the birthplace of dance training in Australia, The National Ballet School (est 1939) has trained more than 16,000 young artists and boasts an esteemed alumni and faculty such as Marilyn…

29/10 Mirra Court BUNDOORA 3083 P: 1300 326 234 E: admin@victorianstateballet.org.au W: www.victorianstateballet.org.au COURSES Pre-Professional Program (1-2 years) A one year program designed to give opportunities to graduate students of full-time courses (minimum of three years full-time training and must be strong in classical and contemporary technique) hands on experience in a ballet company with strong focus on training, personalised coaching, rehearsals, touring, opportunity for choreography and performance of a minimum of 60 shows per year. Graduate Full-Time Program (1-2 years) A one year program designed to give opportunities for male & female graduate dancers to join the Victorian State Ballet Company in trainee positions. Must be strong in classical and contemporary technique with a minimum age requirement of 18years and up to 22years. The year will incorporate extensive touring…

What is your best memory of your full-time dance studies? One of the best memories I personally loved was the feeling at the start of the graduation concert. The lights go down, your heart races with excitement and the audience goes wild. You’ve worked so hard for two years and then all that is left to do is perform and do what you love. What is the main overall lesson you learnt? The incredible directors, William A Forsthye, Elena De Cinque and Mario De Cinque, taught me to be organised and present. As I look back on the years from since I’ve graduated I don’t think one day goes by were I haven’t used a skill that I’ve learnt from my time at ED5 International. From mock auditions to graduation…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley Campus, 2 Bradford Street MOUNT LAWLEY 6050 P: 134 ECU (134 328)E: futurestudy@ecu.edu.auW: www.waapa.ecu.edu.au Creativity, performance excellence, intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the Dance department at WAAPA. Whether your focus is classical ballet or contemporary dance, WAAPA offers both vocational and degree programs to allow the individual to pursue their chosen career pathway. All courses are full time and range from one to three years duration. Pathways exist for students to articulate from their VET qualifications into the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) degree. WAAPA dance teachers are committed to both performance and academic excellence, additional subjects offered include choreography, cultural studies, dance history, performance psychology and kinesiology. Coaching, mentoring and pastoral care…

What was one of the main life-lessons you learnt through your full-time studies? A professional classical dancer requires a plethora of diverse dexterities and an innate talent to interpret and communicate stories and feelings through the aesthetic form of dance. Yet what appears artful and flawless onstage is the result of much more than natural talent. There are other characteristics necessitated in the pursuit of career in dance, such as physical and mental stamina, perseverance, memory retention, patience and ongoing working knowledge to provoke and connect audiences to the magic of performance. Countless hours are spent in the pursuit of technical prowess, so being afforded an incredible opportunity to train with Annette Roselli and her extensively talented team in the Elite Training Program taught me many valuable and long-lasting lessons.…

LIMELIGHT How hands-on is your role? CRYSTAL is Cirque du Soleil’s 42nd creation and the company’s first foray into a new creative territory – the ice! It’s a stunning show with an international cast of 45 artists – including professional acrobats, skaters, musicians and comic characters, from 29 nationalities and speaking 21 languages. At Cirque du Soleil, the artistic director is the guardian of the show’s artistic concept and is ultimately responsible for ensuring that each and every show is performed and presented at the highest quality given the conditions of the day. What does ice skating add to Cirque's already spectacular offerings? Although I’ve spent a lot of time working in the arts, this was the first time I’ve ever worked on a skating show. I still remember the…

HAVING “retired” as artistic director of the Australian Ballet three years ago, David McAllister is now back in the artistic director saddle again – not just of one company, but two! He is presently interim ad of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, at the company's request, while it looks for a new director to take over in 2024 (filling a gap left by the sudden departure of Patricia Barker). As well, he has been appointed artistic director of the West Australian Ballet in 2024, stepping in when Aurelien Scannella finishes his term. “I've become an artistic director for hire!” he jokes. His role with both companies is to assist with the transition to a new director, though he was asked if he would like to apply for the job himself…

OVER two weekends in August, Sydney Dance Company, in partnership with the Neilson Foundation, will present INDance, a platform for independent choreographers and creatives. The dance works were chosen through an expression of interest process and reviewed by an external panel of industry advisors led by artistic director Rafael Bonachela. Applicants were assessed on their works, their suitability for the program and the performance space, and whether INDance could provide an appropriate platform to showcase their work. Four artists have been chosen for the 2023 INDance program – Rachel Arianne Ogle, Kimberley Parkin, Ryuichi Fujimura and Jasmin Sheppard. INDance will presented in two parts over two weeks during August at SDC’s Neilson Studio at the Wharf in Sydney.…

HEALTH AND WELLBEING THE awarding of Taryn Brumfitt as Australian of the Year has brought to the fore the crisis among young people of self-hatred and psychological damage due to unhealthy body image. Body dysmorphia and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have been around a long time, but there is increasing awareness of the devastating, life threatening consequences and the role society plays in their cause and treatment, especially with the increased awareness of mental health in general. Criticism of body types and shapes,”body shaming”, is no longer acceptable in our society. How does this fit with the aesthetic ideals of dance, and especially ballet? Ballet dancers are traditionally required to have a very lean physique and “ideal” physical proportions: long legs, long neck, highly arched feet, and…

10/197 Murarrie Road MURARRIE P: 07 3890 8728E: enquiries@aretearts.com.auW: www.aretearts.com.au COURSES Arête Arts have the support of an RTO (Auspice Partner to ATOD #31624). Courses studied include Certificate I to Advanced Diploma in Dance, and teaching qualifications Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching to Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management. Support is given to full-time students who are studying their high school certificate. Part-Time and Full-Time options are available and taught by qualified and experienced teachers. Partnership with ATOD.…

THE decision to study at the National Ballet School (NBS) in St Kilda in Melbourne was life changing for Amber. “It forced me to leave home and move interstate away from my family. It was a scary choice at 15 but a necessary step towards my goal,” she explains. NBS soon became her Melbourne family. “It had incredible training and an environment which enabled me to grow and flourish into an independent young artist. The most supportive mentor, Mr Damian Smith (Artistic Director), guided me and helped me grow. NBS offered a Diploma and Advanced Diploma degree in Dance which I undertook while there, broadening my understanding of dance and a career in performing arts.” Ballet had always been Amber’s dream. The opportunity to dance in a company with amazing…

295 Bank Street SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205 P: 0487 008 599E: admin@ballettheatreaustralia.comW: www.ballettheatreaustralia.com COURSES Full-time Pre-Professional Program for students aged 15-19 years. Full-time Junior Program for students aged 13-15 years. Students study via Distance Education Centre Victoria which is a Victorian Government P-12 school. This personalised learning ensures students have access to the highest quality flexible education.…

QUEENSLAND P: 13 27 86E: musicandtheatre@cqu.edu.auW: www.cqu.edu.au COURSES • Bachelor of Theatre (Music Theatre) Study the Bachelor of Theatre (Music Theatre) over three years full time or six years part time on campus at Mackay, home of the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music. You will benefit from CQUniversity’s focus on performance-based training and will be a part of a main stage music theatre production each term. With a strong practical focus, you will receive intensive technical training in singing, acting and dancing which will equip you as a professionally acknowledged ‘triple threat’ performer.…

Did your original career aim change from when you started your studies to when you graduated? Yes. I originally joined Transit Dance to get back into a healthy routine and a sense of life purpose. I had “quit” dance for two years prior to enrolling, and my mental health had seriously declined. I decided dance was something I knew well, and I had a childhood friend in the course, so I decided it would be a good way to improve my lifestyle. The year I was at Transit, I greatly improved my recovery process, and became passionate about pursing a career in dance again. What is your best memory of your studies? The best memory is of the large variety of teachers and mentors we had over the year. The…

AUCKLAND P: +64 9 373 7599 extension 88705 E: info-dance@auckland.ac.nz W: www.creative.auckland.ac.nz COURSES Ungergraduate Courses: Bachelor of Dance Studies (3 years): An innovative, research-led dance studies degree. A balance of practice and theory drives teaching and learning and prepares students for diverse dance careers such as researchers, teachers, community artists, choreographers, administrators and performers. Postgraduate Courses: Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) (1 year), Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies (1 year), Masters in Dance Studies (1 year), Masters in Community Dance (1 year), PhD (Dance Studies) (3-4 years), Masters in Dance Movement Therapy (2 years)…

GRADUATE STORIES 2023 ONE of the main lessons Melbourne dancer Josephine Weise says she has taken away from her year of training is to approach her practice with a beginner's mind. “I’ve always been very determined and driven when it comes to anything dance related, but this way of thinking has helped me to soften the inner critic and keep a positive disposition when facing new challenges,” she explains. She finds this allows her to approach new techniques or unfamiliar pathways with a playful curiosity and, at the same time, practise deeply familiar pathways with a fresh perspective and openness. During her studies, she says she was fortunate to not only study many different movement techniques from a diverse array of practitioners, but also learn to from various…

FAIRY MEADOW 2518 P: 0413 006 110 E: admin@joannegrace.com.au W: www.joannegrace.com.au COURSES Talent Development Program Part-Time Training Classical and Contemporary Dance Full Time Training Classical and Contemporary Dance Certificate III (CUA 30120) Certificate IV in Dance CUA40120 Diploma of Dance – Elite Performance (CUA 50113) (vocational courses/qualifications are delivered under a partnership arrangement with the Australian Teachers of Dancing – RTO 31624. )…

3 Teamster Close TUGGERAH P: 02 4358 1528 E: admin@leeacademy.com.au W: www.leeacademy.com.au COURSES • CUA10120 – Certificate I in Dance • CUA20120 – Certificate II in Dance• CUA30120 – Certificate III in Dance• CUA40120 – Certificate IV in Dance• CUA51520 – Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite performance)• CUA50220 – Diploma of Musical Theatre• CUA51520 – Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) ACRO & AERIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE • CUA60120 – Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)• CUA40320 – Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management• CUA40820 – Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration Lee Academy Graduate of ShowBiz…

74 Herald Street CHELTENHAM 3192 P: 0405 702 166 E: audition@maarts.com.au W: www.maarts.com.au COURSES Full Time Program Melbourne Academy of the Arts Full Time Division is led by Academy Principal, Jasmina Stefkovski in the Vaganova method of training. • Full-Time Program (30 – 40 hrs p/wk)• Full-Time Transition Program (25 – 35 hrs p/wk) Full Time Curriculum• Advanced Classical Ballet & Pointe Technique• 19th, 20th & 21st Century Classical & Contemporary Repertoire & Variations• Character and National/Historical Dance• Pas De Deux Training & Preparation• Contemporary• Jazz• Limber, Conditioning & Floor Barre• Audition & Competition Preparation,• Planning, Goal Setting, Career Guidance.• Anatomy, Body Awareness & Self Correction• Performance Skills, Developing Artistry & Stylisation in Varied Genres• Theory, Dance Vocabulary, History & Music• Choreography, Mime & Improvisation• National & International Guest Artists…

Mt Penang Parklands KARIONG CENTRAL COAST P: 02 4340 3100/1800 117 116 E: naisda@naisda.com.au W: www.naisda.com.au COURSES Next year NAISDA will be delivering the following fulltime courses: • 10988NAT Cert III in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples• 11051NAT Certificate IV in Dance Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples• 11052NAT Diploma of Professional Dance Performance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples• 10841NAT Diploma of Professional Dance Performance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples…

215 Anzac Parade KENSINGTON 2033 P: 02 9697 7600E: info@nida.edu.auW: nida.edu.au COURSES For those wanting to start a career in the performing arts, NIDA offers full-time fully-accredited Vocational Diploma, Bachelor and Masters courses in a variety of disciplines, including acting, costume-making, design for performance, directing, live production, specialist make-up, musical theatre, props-making, scenic construction, technical theatre and stage management, writing, and voice. NIDA’s Vocational Diploma of Musical Theatre is an intensive year of practical study that will elevate you to become a ‘triple threat’ – singer, dancer, actor. Vocational Diploma of Musical Theatre course code: CUA50213…

Level 2, 140 High Street PRAHRAN 3181 P: 03 9521 1735E: info@patrickstudiosaustralia.com.auW: www.patrickstudiosaustralia.com.au COURSES FULL-TIME TERTIARY PERFORMING ARTS: Training in all styles of dance including jazz, ballet, contemporary, musical theatre, lyrical, tap and acrobatics. A two-year course to complete Certificate II, III and IV in Dance. Diploma in Dance. FULL-TIME TERTIARY MUSIC THEATRE FOUNDATION: For dancers wanting to improve their versatility and develop a strong grounding in singing and acting as well as dance. Includes regular mock auditions as well as classes in vocal technique and acting to work on their triple threat status. ANDREW HALLSWORTH’S FULL-TIME TERTIARY MUSICAL THEATRE: More acting and singing hours than any other course in Australia. Dance classes are streamed into beginner, intermediate and advanced, for varying levels of dance experience. All teachers are CURRENT…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 26 Glentanna Street KEDRON 4031 P: 07 3733 0900 E: qcd@qldcollegeofdance.com.au W: www.queenslandcollegeofdance. com.au At Queensland College of Dance, our focus is on creating real world opportunities for students striving for a career in the Dance and Performing Arts Industry. QCD is passionate about developing artists with skills and qualities that make them industry ready and employable. We are committed to providing students with the broadest range of opportunities possible, and our courses offer access to an extensive array of networks across the globe. QCD has a faculty of teachers with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to guide aspiring performers towards the career of their dreams, and our programs can be tailored to meet the needs of all students to ensure they receive…

GRADUATE STORIES 2023 “MY time training at TPA was extremely influential in my journey not only as a dancer but also as a person. I was extremely fortunate to have been surrounded by such special teachers, mentors and peers who each supported, guided and gently pushed me throughout this journey. “While I learnt so much about myself and this art form, the main lesson I have taken away is to trust and believe in the process. The ballet journey is a wild but beautiful path and it's hard to not get caught up when things don’t go to ‘plan’. But reflecting on my journey, there is nothing I regret or wish didn’t happen. Everything served a purpose, taught me and led me to where I am today. The hard moments…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 27-31 Camberwell Road HAWTHORN EAST 3123 P: 03 9882 5378E: admin.rca@icloud.comW: www.russianchoreographicacademy.com The Russian Choreographic Academy brings highest quality International teachers to Australia from Russia and Europe. Our Vaganova teachers are graduated from the world famous Vaganova Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, The Russian Choreographic Academy (RCA) provides gifted students with the opportunity to be trained in the true Russian System, a system which has trained a multitude of the world’s greatest dancers and is in high demand internationally. These students will have master classical teachers who have graduated from either The Vaganova Academy St Petersburg or other top Russian academies. These teachers are brought to Australia under sole contract to RCA. Entry is by audition only. The students will study all facets of dance…

Buildings 21 & 23 Best Avenue GEORGES HEIGHTS, MOSMAN P: 02 9968 1121 E: dance@sydneyballetschool.com, dance@mosmandanceacademy.com.au W: www.sydneyballetschool.com COURSES Full-time classical ballet: Our full-time programme has been designed for thirteen to sixteen year olds who express a desire in becoming a professional classical ballet dancer. This two or three year programme is designed to coincide with national or international school years, competitions and auditions and aims to prepare dancers for acceptance to national or international ballet schools and companies. Core components of the programme include classical ballet, stretch and strengthening, variations, lyrical, contemporary, and private coaching. Included in the programme are weekly sessions with our specialised Pilates trainers. Students are expected to participate and complete examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance. Full-time students are required to make arrangements…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 12 Frederick Street ST LEONARDS 2065 P: +61 478 319 418E: management@tanyapearsonacademy.com.auW: www.tanyapearsonacademy.com.au Join Australia’s leading provider of elite professional dance education! The Tanya Pearson Academy provides the optimal training environment for young dancers to grow into accomplished unique artists who are able to succeed on the world stage! Our graduates are successfully placed in prestigious companies and schools around the world, often on a full scholarship. The TPA has recently moved into a new state of the art world class dance facility with seven spacious purpose-built studios with professional sound systems and sprung floors; an in-house theatre performance space (soon to come); academic classrooms; Pilates/gym & physiotherapy facilities. We offer our students unique performance and audition opportunities throughout the year. With our exclusive…

GUIDE TO FULL TIME STUDIES 2023 212 Gays Arcade (plus 2 suburban branches) ADELAIDE 5000 P: 08 8223 4374E: admin@terrysimpsonstudios.com.auW: www.terrysimpsonstudios.com.au Students attend Terry Simpson Studios’s Full-time Vocational Coaching Programme from all over Australia and overseas. Assistance with arrangements for students to complete their academic studies whilst participating in the Programme. Aimed at students from Year 10 academic level, it provides students with an intensive and specialised foundation on which to build careers in professional dance, dance teaching and allied dance fields. Graduates acceptances include: Dutch National Ballet; Australian Ballet School & Company; Sydney Dance Company; Compagnie Thor (Belgium); Ballet Dortmund (Germany) ; Royal Ballet Flanders (Belgium); Singapore Dance Theatre; NZ School of Dance; NIDA; WA Ballet Company amongst many others. COURSES Full time Vocational Coaching Course. Royal Academy of…

18 Anvil Road SEVEN HILLS 2147 P: 0418 441 802 E: enquiry@vbcnsw.comW: www.vbcnsw.com COURSES Vocational Ballet College NSW offers Full time and Transition Courses for students who are pursuing a career in dance. All classes are taught by qualified industry professionals who are experts in their field. Entry into our courses is by audition at any time throughout the year until November 1st 2021. We offer flexible entry options and pathways to suit your current academic studies and providers.…

GRADUATE STORIES 2023 SAMANTHA Wong experienced many “incredible” and memorable moments during her full-time studies, both in class and on stage. One of her best memories is of featuring in an SBS documentary series called Pandemicland on The Feed program. “Over the course of 10 months filming, we captured the hard work, focus, determination and resilience that goes into training as a pre-professional ballet student aspiring to become a professional dancer, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” she explains. Wong’s aim in her studies was always to become a professional ballerina. Under the guidance of her teachers Hilary Kaplan and Archibald McKenzie, she received holistic training, not only focusing on technique, musicality and artistry but also preparing for a career in the performing arts industry. She learnt from industry professionals including…

74 – 76 Goodwood Parade, BURSWOOD WA 6100 and 1 Mabel Street NORTH PERTH 6006 P: 08 9201 1812E: admin@youthballetwa.org.auW: www.youthballetwa.org.au COURSES YBWA offers its full-time classical ballet program to students between the age of 9 and 18-years-old. YBWA focuses on the Vaganova method of classical ballet training with our students working from 8.30 – 4.30pm each day. This unique program also combines academic studies allowing students to successfully complete Year 12 WACE, in either general or ATAR pathways.…

Bangarra Dance Theatre YULDEA REVIEWED: DRAMA THEATRE, SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE - JUNE 15 The company is continuing to thrive under the directorship of Frances Rings, if this production is anything to go by. BANGARRA Dance Theatre’s newest production Yuldea shows that the company is continuing to thrive under the directorship of Frances Rings. Being so heavily shaped by the direction, vision and choreographic style of former Artistic Director Stephen Page there was always a slight question about what Bangarra would look like after he moved on. But with Yuldea, Artistic Director Frances Rings’s newest choreographed work, there is no doubt Bangarra Dance Theatre is on the right track – continuing to produce works that inform and enchant their audiences. Yuldea tells the story of the Anangu of the Great Victorian…