Edith Cowan University
3 years full-time
A challenging contemporary dance focused course where regular performance, intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the program. The pursuit of physical excellence is paired with the nurturing of creativity, laying the foundations for the performer, choreographer and/or independent practitioner.
All applicants are required to submit satisfactory medical reports, attend an audition, and attend an interview. Information regarding interview and audition requirements and procedures is available from WAAPA. For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
The course covers a range of subjects including technique, creative process, body knowledge, politics of dance, creative practice, integrated body practices, cultural perspectives, dance education, performance, career pathways, creative project, allied arts, creative research practice, and stage combat and intimacy.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is one of the best universities in Australia for teaching, with 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide. ECU is also ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and has already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
This course encourages students to pursue individual goals as dance artists, choreographers, teachers, dance academics or researchers. Possible future job titles include dancer, contemporary dancer, ballet dancer, choreographer, dance teacher, entertainer, performer, dance researcher, and dance academic.
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