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dancers and is in high demand internationally. These students will have master classical teachers who have graduated from either The Vaganova Academy St Petersburg or other top Russian academies. These teachers are brought to Australia under sole contract to RCA. Entry is by audition only.
The students will study all facets of dance which will lead them towards a career in classical ballet and not have
to be re-trained for professional and international standards. Students will
also have the opportunity to complete their academic studies at nearby highly respected Camberwell High School (co-ed) and Canterbury Girls High School. They can study years 8-12 and gain full University Entrance Scores. As well as the best possible ballet training available, the academic education is catered for by
two of Victoria’s top non-selective high schools. Classes are kept to very small numbers to enable students to receive very personal and careful teaching. The Academy teaches Years 1-8 of the Russian Training System. Students take part in performances mid-year and end of year performances in large professional theatre. RCA has 3 fully fitted professional studios, with sprung floors, mirrors, heating, cooling and spacious dressing rooms. The Academy is close to all public transport and close to central Melbourne.
Alumni: Elizabeth Hill Former Ballerina West Australian Ballet and presently ballet mistress Australian Ballet Company, Frances Murphy, Australian Ballet, Monte Carlo Ballet, Christopher Rogers-Wilson (Soloiste), Birmingham Royal Ballet, Australian Ballet(Corphee), Telstra Dancer of the Year 2013, Sakis Michelis former member of Australian Ballet, Kalman Warhaft Former Sydney Dance Company, Duncan Lyle presently a member of “American Ballet Theatre”, Fiona Cameron-Martin member of Rumanian Ballet Company.
COURSES
Full time Course for students who have finished academic studies or are studying with distance education.
Ballet and Academic for students who are doing academic studies with our specially designed academic programme.
Ballet and Academic for students who are in years 7 & 8 Academic).
Junior Programme for students 9.5 years to 12 years.
The Russian Choreographic Academy has an Associate Programme for Regional Students by audition.
Main subjects: Classical technique, contemporary, pointe work, jazz, male technique, VCE & VET Dance Certificate 2, partnering, character for classical dancers, historical dance from 15th century (as demanded in classic ballets), conditioning and Pilates, repertoire (corps de ballet) and solo variations (appropriate to level).
Practical dance classes per week:
Full-time – 35 hours.
Academic/ballet students – 30 hours. Part-time after school students – 14 hours. RCA has a Spring Holiday School each year, with another International teacher brought to Australia.
Spring Holiday School
Contact hours per day:
Full-time – 8 hours per day, Academic/ ballet Students – 4 or more hours per day. Pre-requisites/entry requirements: All students must audition. Must have suitable body type i.e. good proportions, flexibility, arched feet, artistic quality and musicality. Main teachers: Teachers are all highly qualified and experienced in teachng the Voaganova System.Permanent Faculty Teachers: classical. All brought to Australia by RCA from Russia. Graduates from Bolshoi (Moscow), Vaganova (St. Petersburg) and other top Russian academies. Teachers are all highly qualified and experienced in teachng
the Vaganova System.
PLEASE NOTE: There is always a specialist Russian male teacher.
Audition date: Students can apply to audition at any time during the year. Application forms can be downloaded
from our website;
Too Darn Hot
[Spectrum Dance Studios]
www.russianchoreographicacademy.com
Audition requirements:
Audition Forms and requirements can
be downloaded from our website www.russianchoreographicacademy.com Fees: Fees are dependant on the level
of training.
The Space
PRAHRAN MELBOURNE VIC
P: 03 9529 3949
E: training@thespace.com.au
W: www.thespace.com.au/training
COURSES
Flexible Intensive Industry Training with optional accreditation:
* Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113)
* Diploma of Dance (Elite
Performance) (CUA50113)
Or
Online accreditation via RPL: * Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA50113)
* Diploma of Musical Theatre (CUA50213) * Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management (CUA50313)
Qualifications are delivered in partnership with Australian Teachers of Dancing (RTO# 31624)
Spectrum Dance is a professional program which offers immersive courses where performers are prepared for immediate entry into the industry. Spectrum Dance courses draws on the students’ strengths, and nurtures their weaknesses to produce accomplished performers, with technique grounded in knowledge, creativity, and exploration. With resident faculty, and guest lecturers, Spectrum creates an authentic environment, where the students are taught by current industry creatives establishing invaluable contacts before even graduating.
COURSES
Spectrum Professional Program – 12 Months – non accredited CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance – 12 Months
CUA40113 Certificate IV in Dance –
12 Months
CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre – 12 Months
The above certificate and diploma courses qualifications are awarded by Swinburne University of Technology RTO 3059 delivered by Spectrum Dance.
CUA50113 Diploma of Dance
(Elite Performance) – 12 Months
The above diploma qualification is awarded by Australian Teachers of Dancing RTO 31624 delivered by Spectrum Dance.
Main subjects: Spectrum Dance covers a range of subjects to ensure that students receive tuition in all performance elements to ensure their personal success. These include: Classical ballet, jazz – technique/ progressions, jazz fusion, pas de deux, hip hop/funk, tap – traditional/street/funk, modern/contemporary, lyrical, commercial, Pilates, stage makeup, singing – group/ private, drama, acrobatics, stagecraft, musical theatre, partnering, business management, industry knowledge, choreography, fitness training,
auditioning techniques.
Practical dance classes per week: 20-25 classes per week: approximately
40 hours.
Contact hours per day: 7 hours per day 5 days a week.
Spectrum Dance Studios
14-18 Banksia Street BURWOOD VIC 3125
P: 03 9830 6588 or 0499 901 393
E: ftc@spectrumdance.com.au W: www.spectrumdance.com.au
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