昆士兰科技大学

Highlights

• Designed for aspiring dancers who enjoy a challenge and are passionate about a career as a dancer.
• Intensive daily training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary dance, weekly duo, pas de deux, pointe, male coaching classes, Pilates, yoga and alternative dance and body conditioning styles - making you internationally competitive.
• Access to professional global networks and internationally recognised dance specialists.
• Experience at least one Australian or international tour.
• Secondment opportunities to major Australian companies and organisations.
• Opportunities for international exchange programs.

Why choose this course?

If you are a dancer who wants to hone your craft and pursue your professional goals, this degree is your doorway to the world of elite dance. This course offers intensive training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary dance supported by duo, pas de deux, pointe, male coaching classes, pilates, yoga and alternative dance and body conditioning practices, making you internationally competitive. Technology is integrated within choreographic workshops which include the exploration of a variety of interdisciplinary approaches.

Outside the studio you will extend your understanding with theory, analysing and reflecting on the mind and body in dance and the roles of diverse styles, both historical and emerging.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and creative styles via an audition.

Real-world learning

You’ll have real-world opportunities to undertake at least one tour in Australia or overseas. Plus, you can access international exchange programs and secondment opportunities with major Australian companies and organisations.
You will connect to the dance community through resident and guest choreographers and teachers, professional global networks and internationally recognised dance specialists who have experience in a range of dance practices.

Our industry professionals are active in Ausdance, the Australian Dance Awards, external adjudication and examination panels, and international organisations. You’ll benefit from our partnerships with organisations such as Expressions Dance Company, the Queensland Ballet Company, Dance North and the Royal Academy of Dance UK.

Careers and outcomes

Graduates work throughout Australia and internationally in major professional dance companies, dance education organisations, musicals, circus, cabaret, burlesque, commercial environments and as independent artists. Many graduates achieve outstanding recognition as performers and choreographers throughout their careers.

They follow careers in Expressions Dance Company, Queensland Ballet, Co3 Contemporary Dance Company, Moulin Rouge, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Edsquad—Queensland Ballet Education Department, Makeshift Collective, Stompin Dance Company, Prying Eye, Opera Comics Pentru Copii, FAST Festival, DIY Festival, GOMA, Circus OZ, Ausdance, Education Departments, TRIPTIK, Collusion, and many other leading national and international dance companies, institutions, independent collectives and private dance schools.

Possible careers

• Choreographer
• Dancer
• Independent dance artist