Full-Time Courses

Evolving greatly over the last decade, our Contemporary course was born out of recognising the need for a course that not only offers quality company training, but one that has direct links to companies and choreographers across Australia, New Zealand and the world. This two year course, now leading the way in Australia, provides intensive contemporary training and is designed to respond to the needs of contemporary dancers and dance-makers working within the industry today.

Students are trained at a high level across a range of internationally recognised contemporary techniques including Graham, Horton, Release Technique, Partner Work, Floorwork and Tumbling, Composition and Improvisation, with a minimum of three hours technique class or repertoire each day. The course also has a strong emphasis on classical ballet, while also incorporating small but concentrated aspects of lyrical, jazz, PCT and Gyrokenisis to produce a well-rounded and employable dancer.. As an Advanced Diploma level course, students are required to complete a wide variety of theory work based around analysis, evaluation and reflection.

Both the training and theoretical aspects of the course are delivered across the two years, as opposed to completing two identical years of training back to back. Work placement opportunities, performances, and featured roles in our graduation are exclusive to those in their graduating year. The combination of practical and theoretical classes makes for an all-round performer with longevity on their horizon.

Our Contemporary course fosters learning, reflection, research and creative discovery, pushing each student to achieve their unique potential as a Contemporary artist.