Dance Degree

Commitment to excellence in the practice of dance. Develop artistic concepts and your critical thinking skills to become disciplined, creative and versatile dance artists. The AMPA BDance is Sydney’s only performance-focused dance degree.

Overview

The Bachelor of Dance course (and nested Associate Degree) has a strong focus on and commitment to excellence in the practice of dance. This unique program develops highly skilled, disciplined, creative, and versatile dance artists who have the ability to be employed or pursue further study in a variety of fields. Performance and technical training takes place in professional studios with three major showcases held each year.

The BDance Advantage

A bachelor degree provides dance artists with a path towards career longevity in a variety of fields with significant career benefits over the traditional studio or pre-professional training path. While high-level technique and performance training is at the core of the program, students are expected to form artistic concepts and choreographic works, employ management and critical thinking skills and develop an understanding in music production, lighting techniques, performance psychology and body science units.

Given the transferability of dance knowledge and skills, career opportunities may include a range of inter-disciplinary roles. AMPA graduates have worked with national and international companies and many graduates also progress into teaching positions at independent and government schools across Australia, enabling the flexibility of pursuing creative projects while building a career in education.

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Course Highlights

Advanced study in genre of choice plus additional supporting techniques;
Performance opportunities including 3 major showcases per year;
Extensive curriculum in choreography, with complementary studies eg. Body Science, Performance Psychology, Production, Arts Management, Film, Music);
Upgrade options to use your prior studies as credit/advanced standing towards a new degree

Course Levels

Admissions

Entry Requirements: Completion of HSC or equivalent OR completion of at least one full time year of tertiary study OR as a mature age student. Provisional admission may be granted for students limited educational qualifications.

Entry Basis: Performance Audition + Interview + Written Task

For further information on the admissions process head over to How To Apply.

If you have already completed a VET Diploma or Advanced Diploma at a dance studio, you could be eligible to receive up to 50% credit (including fees) from the Bachelor of Dance course under the AMPA Pathways Program – Inquire for more information.

Course Structure

Suited to aspiring dance artists, choreographers, creative professionals and educators, undergraduate dance programs at AMPA inspire artistry while promoting versatility in career pathways.

Advanced study in genre of choice plus additional supporting techniques;
Performance opportunities; an extensive curriculum in choreography;
Complementary studies (Dance History and Appreciation, Body Science, Music for Dancers, Dance Production, Dance and Film);
Electives in Teaching, Music, Drama, Music Theatre.

Course Progression

Our higher education programs have been designed so that you can progress onto higher awards at the completion of your course, carrying over credit/advanced standing for the studies you have already completed.

Graduate Pathways

Projected graduate career opportunities include: Dance/Performing Artist; Choreographer; Director; Production Manager; Secondary/Primary Teacher (with postgraduate study); Studio Manager/Teacher; Event Manager, Arts Administrator; and executive positions in the creative industries. Given the transferability of dance knowledge and skills, other career opportunities may include a range of inter-disciplinary roles.

AMPA graduates have been working with national and international companies such as Opera Australia, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Disney, Shaun Parker & Co, The Israeli Opera, Bat-Sheva Dance Co., Meryl Tankard, Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub, AUSTI Dance & Physical Theatre, and in musicals such as Madiba, 9 to 5, A Chorus Line and more. Many graduates also progress into teaching positions at independent and government schools across Australia, enabling the flexibility of pursuing creative projects while building a career in education.

Our People

AMPA teaching faculty are highly experienced dance educators with extensive industry experience and high level qualifications. Excellence of instruction and rigorous dance training ensure that AMPA graduates are equipped for successful careers in a highly competitive industry. Staff continue to mentor and network with students after graduation in order to support their continued growth and career potential.

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