Full-Time Ballet Programs
The National Theatre is a registered training organisation providing a number of full time accredited qualifications, as well as a full-time non, accredited training program through our Ballet School.
The National Theatre Ballet School professional accredited training courses are continually evaluated to meet the ever-evolving dance industry, maximising our students’ opportunities to achieve a career in the dance.
All our Full-time programs provide students with professional industry relevant dance training and skills that prepare and supports the student beyond the studio.
We offer accredited and non-accredited pathways for Australian and International students to attain qualifications in Diploma of Dance Elite Performance
Advanced Diploma of Dance Elite performance.
On offer is a specialist Emerging Artist finishing year program. This is a personal bridging program to assist post-tertiary and advanced level trained students, who require a little more time and support in order to launch beyond everyday training.
All courses and finishing year are by audition entry only.
COURSES
DIPLOMA OF DANCE (ELITE PERFORMANCE)
Course Code: CUA50113
CRICOS Code: 084370A
The course provides participants with the skills and understanding of the requirements dancers working or aspiring to work in professional dance companies and other areas of dance.
ADV DIPLOMA OF DANCE (ELITE PERFORMANCE)
Course Code: CUA60113
CRICOS Code: 084371M
The Advanced Diploma Course is intended for dancers who possess the necessary technique, aptitude and talent to work in professional dance companies and or in the dance industry. It is designed to provide participants with the technique, artistic skills, aptitude and knowledge that will assist them towards their endeavours to dance professionally.
EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM
This is a personal bridging program to assist post-tertiary and advanced level trained students, who require a little more time and support in order to launch beyond everyday training. Students will be allowed opportunities to represent the school in competitions, events and forums gaining experience on stage and creating opportunities, all while continuing training in ballet technique, repertoire, variations, contemporary, character, body conditioning, and rehearsal as need in performance.
AUDITION DATES
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Video link submission close date: Saturday the 8th of August, 2020 DATES: Saturday 15th August 2020 3 – 5pm (information Session for parents 5pm) TBC against COVID-19 restrictions Saturday 17th October 2020 3 – 5pm (information Session for parents 5pm)
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For further Audition Information please contact ballet@nationaltheatre.org.au
Download the NT Ballet Student Prospectus
Pre-requisites & Entry Requirements
- Entry is by audition only
- Completion of Academic Year 10 studies.
- Open Auditions held September/October each year
- Private auditions can be arranged throughout the year
- CRICOS registered to accept international students
- Annual intake up to 25 students – this includes both female and male students
- Scholarships are available
Main Subjects Offered
Classical, Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, Contemporary, Body Conditioning, Character and Partnering.
International Students
Please note our different course fee structure and enrolment information for international students.
Please visit our international students page to find out more.
Australian & NZ Students (Course Prospectus)
International Students (Course Prospectus)