Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
1 year full-time
The WAAPA Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) further refines the foundational skills developed in the C78 Course, preparing students for a professional career in ballet through intense technical training and performance opportunities.
All applicants are required to attend an audition. During the audition, applicants must demonstrate competence in at least one dance style equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 or above. It is desirable that applicants also demonstrate dance expertise through extensive vocational experience or through graded achievements in various dance styles via dance societies that conduct examinations linked to certification levels. Additionally, applicants will normally be turning 17 years of age by 30 June in the year they commence the course.
The course covers advanced-level training in ballet, pointe, pas de deux and solos, contemporary techniques, choreography, dance history, fitness, and performance psychology. Students will have opportunities to develop their technical and creative skills through practical experience, classes, and performance opportunities.
The WAAPA Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) is offered by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, a renowned institution with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and versatile dance artists. The course provides intense technical training and performance opportunities to prepare students for professional careers in ballet and dance.
Graduates of this course will be prepared for professional dance careers in ballet and dance companies, as well as commercial or competition settings. The course develops the technical, creative, and conceptual skills required to excel in the dance industry.
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