Australian Academy Of Music And Performing Arts (AMPA)
Bachelor of Dance

Surry Hills, Australia

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

2 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Dance offers an immersive curriculum designed to develop your technical skills and creative expression in various dance styles. The program focuses on performance, choreography, and dance theory. You'll participate in practical workshops, dance projects, and collaborations, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as professional dancers, choreographers, dance educators, or arts administrators. Other potential paths include roles in dance therapy, community arts, and performance production. This degree prepares you for a vibrant career in the performing arts.

Sydney's Only Performance-Driven Dance Degree

The Bachelor of Dance Course 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.

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

TEACHING FACULTY

The AMPA Teaching Faculty have highly experienced Dance educators with extensive industry experience and high-level qualifications. The 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.

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.