INTERMEDIATE ASSOCIATE
DANCE COURSE

theatrical & commercial dance training
at Dance World Studios

INTERMEDIATE
ASSOCIATE COURSE

Theatrical & commercial dance training

1 year

FULL-TIME

This one year course is designed to provide preparatory training for students seeking to achieve a high level of competency in dance, with a view to pursuing a career in musical theatre or commercial dance.

Graduates of this course often consider auditioning for Dance World’s Advanced Courses as a means of furthering their training and professional development.

The syllabus has several core subjects, and is supplemented by a range of electives. Classical ballet and jazz dance form the foundations of the course and provide introductory technical training in dance and other allied performing arts subjects.

COURSE STRUCTURE

DANCE

Jazz Dance
Classical Ballet
Contemporary Dance
Dance Performance
Hip-hop Dance
Tap Dance
Lyrical Dance
Musical Theatre Dance Repertoire
Cultural Dance
Choreography

ALLIED UNITS

Pilates
Core Dynamics
Safe Dance and OH&S
Basic Anatomy
Basic Physiology
Diet & Nutrition
Plan a career
Industry Knowledge
Stagecraft
Theatrical Make-up

VOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Ensemble Vocals
Solo Vocal Classes

(No prior experience required in this area)

ACTING

Introduction to Acting
Improvisation

OPTIONAL TRAINING

Students may supplement their training by adding these optional units:

Keyboard skills
Music Theory
Accent & Dialect

AUDITIONS

Entry is by audition. Applications are now welcome for this year’s intake. Interstate & NZ applicants may audition by electronic submission through YouTube or Vimeo. Go to AUDITION page.

FACULTY

The Dance World Studios / APO Arts Academy faculty is a cohesive team of professional and creative personnel, performers, lecturers & instructors, all of whom bring creativity, inspiration and a world of experience into the classroom. Each faculty member is a professional in their respective field of expertise, and dedicated to giving students the resources necessary to help them make the transition from ‘student’ to ‘artist & performer’.