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Guide to full time studies 2020
Associated Studios Australia prides itself on its ethical approach to performance and artistic learning, and provides a safe, supportive and private working space in which performers can work and develop.
COURSES
1 year British Diploma in Musical Theatre (Full-time)
1 year Foundation Musical Theatre Course (Full-time)
1 year Advanced Musical Theatre Course (Part-time)
Masterclass & Workshops
Main subjects: Musical Theatre Contact hours per day: Full-time 30 per week
Part-time 16 per week
Pre-requisites/entry requirements:
No official pre-requisites. All applicants must audition
Main teachers: Leontine Hass, John Peek, Amanda Colliver, Heather Fletcher, Erin Kennedy, Louie Feltrin, Luke Alleva,
[Associated Studios Australia]
Ross Hannaford, Dana Jolly, Jenny Patrone, Kathryn Taprani, Dominic Woodhead, Will Conyers, Mark Jones, Martin Croft, Natalie Gamsu, Sharon Davis, Robyn Arthur, Scott Hendry, Gabriella Rose-carter
Audition date:
Melbourne - 18th-22nd November 2019 Brisbane – 25th November 2019 Sydney – 26th November 2019
Various other audition dates throughout the year
Audition requirements: Two contrasting Musical Theatre Songs
Monologue of your choice
Dance Call
Fees: Full-time $16,600 + GST
Part-time $8,300 + GST
Scholarships or subsidies: Bursaries available for exceptionally talented male or female of indigenous descent (aboriginal or Maori) with financial hardship (evidence on application may be required)
Possible career options:
Musical Theatre Performer
Atelier Australia MUDGEERABA QLD
P: 0408 077 865
E: atelieraustralia@hotmail.com
COURSES
Full-time and part-time programs tailored to each individual student upon audition. Includes Royal Academy of Dance exam training, coaching for international and local competitions and job placement when students are ready.
Academic studies: Students complete their schooling through the Cairns School of Distance Education or home schooling.
As providers of a unique, professional dance-training program, the ABS nurtures and encourages the internationally recognised qualities of Australian dancers. The ABS offers training for students from all over Australia and overseas, producing dancers possessing a strong classical technique with a great emphasis on artistry, purity of line, coordination and a quality of movement, free of any stylistic mannerisms. Full-time training commences at Level 4 with fully integrated academic studies and accredited courses from Level 5.
COURSES
Accredited Courses
The ABS is a NVR RTO (provider code 3132, CRICOS code 00253A) offering the following, accredited courses:
LEVEL 4 (non accredited)
DIPLOMA OF DANCE - ELITE PERFORMANCE (CUA50113).
Levels 5 & 6 (2 year course).
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF DANCE - ELITE PERFORMANCE (CUA60113).
Level 7 (1 year course).
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CLASSICAL BALLET (10296NAT)
Level 8 (1 year course).
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF ELITE DANCE INSTRUCTION (TEACHER’S
COURSE) (10689NAT).
(2 years full-time, part-time education may be available).
Main subjects: Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) CUA50113
Time: 2 years (Levels 5 and 6)
Aims: To encourage the special qualities of Australian dancers including youthful freshness, expressiveness, athleticism, musicality and strong technique.
Subjects: Various subjects supporting the technical training and artistic development of the student. In addition Music, Performance Psychology, Nutrition, Cultural Studies and VCASS
Academic Programme.
Performance opportunities: May include the following at Arts Centre Melbourne: Morning Melodies; Showcase; End of year performance.
Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) CUA60113
Time: 1 year (Level 7)
Aims: To produce graduates of the highest calibre who are capable of integrating effortlessly into The Australian Ballet and top professional dance companies in Australia and around
the world.
Subjects: Various subjects encompassing Technical Training, Artistic Development and Academic Subjects through VCASS.
Performance opportunities: May include Morning Melodies; Showcase; End of
year performance.
Graduate Diploma in Classical
Ballet 10296NAT
Time: 1 year (Level 8)
Aims: To prepare students for the dance profession at a virtuoso level by refining their dance technique and developing their professional skills through career development activities and performances.
Subjects: Various subjects encompassing Dance Technique, Professional Skills Development and Performance.
Performance opportunities: May include Morning Melodies; September Showcase; End of year performance. The Australian Ballet Regional Tour - the highest quality productions are taken to regional areas around Australia for approximately six weeks every year.
Graduate Diploma of Elite Dance Instruction (Teacher’s Course) 10689NAT Time: 2 years (generally delivered part-time over an extended duration) Aims: To train the professional dancer with the appropriate attitude and aptitude in the methodology of vocational dance training, based on an eight level system derived from the Vaganova method. The target group for the course is by nature very specific, therefore the number of course participants at any one time will be small. In order to deliver the course to the highest standard, the small cohort of trainees allows the delivery of the course to be structured as a mentor-model adapted to the individual needs of participants.
Subjects: Classical Ballet Pedagogy Professional Development Training and Practicum. Units delivered are: develop a multi-level training program for elite dance students; plan, deliver and assess dance at an elite level; design and implement an individual professional development plan in dance teaching; design and implement an individual professional development plan in dance teaching; foster the health and well-being of elite dance students; provide coaching to elite dance students; select and apply music for dance exercises; and Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Contact hours per day: Level 4 (non-accredited course) approximately 4 hours per day plus academic.
The Australian Ballet School
2 Kavanagh Street SOUTHBANK VIC 3006 P: 03 9669 2807
E: ask@australianballetschool. com.au
W: www.australianballetschool. com.au
Associated Studios Australia
75 Weston Street, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
P: 0429 222 869
E: info@associatedstudios.com.au W: www.associatedstudios.com.au
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