Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Associate Degree of Dance
Duration:4 Trimesters (1.3 years) full-time or part-time equivalent.
Course Highlights
The course is designed to develop Dance performers and educators of excellence through:
- advanced study in genre of choice plus additional supporting techniques;
- performance opportunities; an extensive curriculum in choreography;
- complementary studies (Dance History and Appreciation, Body Science, Music for Dancers, Dance Production, Dance and Film);
- and electives in Teaching, Music, Drama, Music Theatre.
Graduate Pathways
Projected graduate career opportunities include: Performer; Choreographer; Independent Dance Artist; Studio Dance Teacher; and School Teacher (requires further postgraduate study). Given the transferability of dance knowledge and skills, other career opportunities may include dance production and a range of inter-disciplinary possibilities.
AMPA graduates have been working with national and international companies and artists such as Opera Australia, The Israeli Opera, Bat-Sheva Dance Co., Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Disney, Shaun Parker & Co, Meryl Tankard, Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub, AUSTI Dance & Physical Theatre, and in musicals such as Madiba, 9 to 5, Chorus Line and more.
Admissions
Entry Requirements:Â Completion of HSC or equivalent OR completion of at least one full time year of tertiary study OR as a mature age student. Provisional admission may be granted for students limited educational qualifications.
Entry Basis:Â Performance Audition + Interview + Written Task
Audition Dates: To view upcoming audition dates go to the How to Apply page and view Dance Auditions.
For further information on admissions procedures, please refer to Section 3.1 of the AMPA Student Handbook.
