Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)

National Theatre Melbourne

Course details

CRICOS course code: 084371M

Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate

Summary

The Advanced Diploma Course is intended for dancers who possess the necessary technique, aptitude and talent to work in professional dance companies and or in the dance industry. It is designed to provide participants with the technique, artistic skills, aptitude and knowledge that will assist them towards their endeavours to dance professionally.

Performing Opportunities: There are 3-4 production opportunities per year in our very own heritage theatre.

Units

Core Units

CUADAN601 Perform dance repertoire at a professional level

CUADAN603 Extend ballet technique to a professional level

CUADAN604 Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level

CUADAN607 Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

CUAWHS602 Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment

CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice (CT)

Compulsory Elective Units

CUADAN602 Perform advanced classical ballet technique

CUADAN605 Perform pas de deux at a professional level

CUADAN609 Extend cultural dance performance skills to a professional level

CUADAN606 Extend Pointe work techniques to a professional level (females)

CUAWHS601 Apply advanced gym and weight training to ballet (males)

CUADAN611 Perform virtuoso contemporary dance technique

CUACHR601 Create choreography for stage and dance

CUADTM401 Plan and organise dance classes

CUAPRF501 Refine performance skills (CT)

CUADAN507 Refine dance partnering skills (CT)

CUAMUP501 Apply Theatrical Make-up and hairstyles (CT)

CUAPRF503 Prepare for performances in a competitive environment (CT)

CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance (CT)

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Tuition Fees (AUD $) Start date Duration Campus
16,750 Per Year
Read moreEnrolment fee: 200 non-refundable; Production Levy: 800
19 Apr 2021
12 Jul 2021
04 Oct 2021
11 months Full time National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle Street (cnr Barkly St)
Melbourne Victoria 3182
Australia

Entry criteria

CUA50113 Diploma in Dance (Elite Performance). Age 16 or over. If students are aged under 18 they must have a legal guardian living in Melbourne and accepting full responsibility for the student's welfare. Students must show evidence of the completion of Year 10 or International equivalent and have proficient English skills at 5.5 or above in IELTS. Acceptance by audition only at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

AUDITIONS: We have two scheduled rounds of auditions and invite auditions by appointment if you are unable to attend at these times. International students are encouraged to apply by video application in the first instance.

Address

National Theatre Melbourne
20 Carlisle Street (cnr Barkly St)
Melbourne Victoria 3182
Australia
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