Diploma
This nationally-recognised qualification is the second year of the vocational dance program and is ballet focused.
It takes a holistic approach to the needs of the dancer of the future, building the skills required for lifelong sustainability in the dance profession. The course encourages dancers' individuality, confidence, flair and creativity. Students take classes in ballet, pointe, classical repertoire, contemporary techniques, choreography, performance, dance history, music, fitness and kinesiology.
Following completion of this course, it is possible to transfer to the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) for a third year of training that allows students to graduate with a Bachelor's degree.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to attend an audition. In the audition, candidates must demonstrate competence in at least one dance style at a Diploma level.
It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate dance expertise through extensive vocational experience, or in grades achieved in different dance styles through dance societies that run examinations linked to certification levels, and that they are turning at least 17 by 30 June in the year of commencing the course.
For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
Academic admission requirements (Band 1) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
This course prepares the talented dance artist for the demands of work in mainstream Australian and overseas ballet and/or dance companies. It provides intense practical experience, developing strong technique and artistry through classes and performance opportunities.