Sydney's Only Performance-Driven Dance Degree
The Bachelor of Dance Course (and nested Associate Degree) has a strong focus on and commitment to excellence in the practice of dance. The goal is to develop highly skilled, disciplined, knowledgeable, and versatile dance artists, in an atmosphere which supports and encourages them, as they strive to reach that technical, creative, and scholarly excellence.
See why AMPA's BDance stands above other full-time courses in Sydney.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Qualification: Bachelor of Dance
Duration: 6 Trimesters (2 years) full-time or part-time equivalent. Students may exit after four trimesters with an Associate Degree of Dance.
Fee-HELP: Available
CRICOS: BDance 085362D | AssDegDance 085363C
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
The course is designed to develop Dance performers and educators of excellence through:
- 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); and
- electives in Pedagogy, Music, Drama, Music Theatre;
TEACHING FACULTY
The 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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COURSE PROGRESSION
Students can transfer from the Associate Degree into the Bachelor Degree at any of the below transfer points.Students that have started in the Bachelor Degree also have the option of exiting after 4 trimesters with an Associate Degree.
GRADUATE PATHWAYS
Projected graduate career opportunities include: Performer; Choreographer; Independent Dance Artist; Studio Dance Teacher; and School Dance Teacher (requires further postgraduate study). Given the transferability of dance knowledge and skills, other career opportunities may include dance production and a range of inter-disciplinary and media possibilities. All dance students have the opportunity to perform and choreograph as part of their core studies.
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: Performance Audition + Interview + Written Task
For further information on admissions procedures, please refer to Section 3.1 of the AMPA Student Handbook.
AMPA PATHWAYS PROGRAM
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.
AUDITION DATES 2022
To view upcoming audition dates go to the How to Apply page and view Dance Auditions.
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