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DIPLOMA COURSES GRADUATES

Diploma Courses graduates, Sarah, Annie & Lisa cast in the Australian revival of  MAMMA MIA! Opens in Canberra Nov 2017 and touring 6 major cities.

BEAUTIFUL Cast Announcement

Congratulations to JOSEPH NAIM, cast in the role of Drifter/Ensemble for BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. This Broadway hit musical will open in Sydney on Sep 2017. A graduate of the APO full-time Musical Theatre Course, his other musical theatre credits include LION KING, THE TEN TENORS and KISMET.

News on Mel Bell

Quick catch up with Melissa Bell, Diploma of Dance alumna, with her partner Gian Magdangal. After a few years of working in Japan and Hong Kong for Universal Studios and Disneyland, Mel has landed her first professional musical theatre contract with Disney Theatrical Productions’ NEWSIES, opening in Manila Philippines on July 2017. She has been […]

Congrats, Alexandra Travers!

Congratulations to ALEXANDRA TRAVERS, recently cast in the ensemble for Opera Australia’s KING ROGER. Opens May 19 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. At 13 years of age, Alexandra’s credits include the professional production of LES MISERABLES, in the role of Little Cossette, for Cameron Mackintosh. Pretty proud of junior students. Chookas for opening night.

The Lads of DW

The Lads of DW/APO, both appearing as ensemble members in Opera Australia’s production of CARMEN. Opens May 4 at the Arts Centre Melbourne. JARED BRYAN (left), is a graduate of full-time Dance & Musical Theatre courses. TELLY APOSTOLIDIS (right), 15 years old, is a current DW junior school student. Shout out to Christian Francisco, Colors […]

IAN ANDREW featured in the Grand Prix digital promo

IAN ANDREW featured with champion F1 racer, Daniel Ricciardo, in this Australian Grand Prix a digital promo. Ian was a Diploma of Musical Theatre student of APO and now a guest lecturer, who also happens to hold Ph.D in Music Studies (composition), speaks French fluently and is a qualified pilot. Ticks all the right boxes.

Curtain Call 2016

Featuring full-time students in both the dance & musical theatre departments, showcasing short works in various dance styles and iconic musical theatre scenes. Tuesday, 20 December 7:30pm (Running time 2 hours including interval) TICKETS: Full $35 Concession $33 (Full Time Students and Health Care Card Holders) Child $30 (under 12 Years) Group 10 or more […]

Dream Lover

Dream lover ensemble cast announced; including dance alumna Suzanne Steele and former full-time dance student Michele Smitheram. Co-written by Frank Howson

Million Paws Walk 2016

dance world studios students million paws walk 2016

Dance World Studios walk to fight animal cruelty #TeamDW performing at #MillionPawsWalk2016 for @RSPCAVIC #charityevent #animallovers #albertparklake #exerciseforcharity #ralphdwmascot #furrylittlefriends #notoanimalcruelty #paws