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Guide to full time studies 2020
COURSES
Many full-time students complete their academic schooling by distance education. Alegria encourages them to study diligently and allows time off when required around examinations and major assignments. Alegria students regularly top their class in academic subjects.
Main subjects: Practical – Classical ballet technique (open class), repertoire, pas de deux, RAD, Cecchetti, Spanish Dance Society syllabi, character, contemporary and jazz. Theory – Dance history, dance music, sports psychology, and analysis
and composition.
Practical dance classes per week:
Classical ballet technique 13.5 hours; coaching 3 hours; repertoire 2.5 hours; pas de deux 1.5 hours; character 1 hour; RAD 4.5 hours; Cecchetti 3 hours; spanish dancing 1-2 hours; contemporary 4.5 hours; jazz 1.5 hours.
Contact hours per day: Average daily
7 contact hours (Monday to Saturday). Pre-requisites/entry requirements:
In consultation with Alegria’s main ballet and contemporary teachers, the principals consider whether applicants have a realistic prospect of a professional career in classical or contemporary dance.
Main teachers: Hilary Kaplan and
Archibald McKenzie (principals), Joshua Consandine, Damien Grima, Christine Keith, Penny Martin, Paul Saliba. Guest teachers: Brian Lynch, Adam Blyde, Adrian Burnett and Daniel Savetta.
Audition date: Auditions are by appointment. The applicant will usually attend one or two days full-time, take part in a holiday school, or forward a DVD. Applications are accepted all year round, with major intakes in February and August. Audition requirements: Students auditioning need to supply their personal details, that is, their height, age, levels achieved in classical dancing and other dance genres. The audition is by appointment and the criterion for admission is the view of the principals that the student is capable of achieving a career in professional dance.
Fees: Available on application. Scholarships or subsidies: Available, based on need and merit.
Possible career options: We have successfully placed all graduates in reputable classical and contemporary company schools or help them attain professional traineeships both nationally and internationally.
Eve Baker [Sydney College of Dance]
PHOTOGRAPHER: PEDRO GREIG
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ELITE COURSE WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS
Pre-professional full time ballet program.
Part full-time ballet program in conjunction with the Australian Performing Arts Grammar School.
www.danceworkssydney.com.au | www.apgs.nsw.edu.au