Academy of Music and Performing Arts
Bachelor of Dance
Duration:6 Trimesters (2 years) full-time or part-time equivalent.
The Bachelor of Dance Course (and nested Associate Degree) has a strong focus on and commitment to excellence in the practice of dance. The goal is to develop highly skilled, disciplined, knowledgeable, and versatile dance artists, in an atmosphere which supports and encourages them, as they strive to reach that technical, creative, and scholarly excellence.
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.
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.
