The Australian Ballet School offers a well established and internationally recognised Full-Time Program of vocational dance training. Full-Time students enjoy the benefit of working in a focused and professional environment where the specialised staff guide and assist them in a holistic and dedicated manner. Full-Time Training encompasses Level 4 to Level 8 of the Training Program. Students usually complete the Full-Time Program by the time they are 20 years of age and during this time, students work towards the achievement of their Victorian Certificate of Education, the Diploma of Dance and the Advanced Diploma of Dance and the Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet.
15-17
09/01/23-06/01/24
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Levels 5 & 6 comprise the Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA51520). This is a national qualification studied in conjunction with year 10 and year 11 academic studies, including allied subjects such as Music, Performance Psychology, Nutrition and Cultural Studies. The course generally occupies two years' full-time study.
17-19
09/01/23-06/01/24
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Students in Level 7 enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA60120), a national qualification combining comprehensive dance training with a strong onsite academic program. The course focuses on technical training and artistic development, preparing students for the dance profession. Students also complete their secondary schooling, gaining the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).
18-20
09/01/23-06/01/24
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Level 8 students enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet (11008NAT). This qualification prepares students for the dance profession at a virtuoso level by refining their dance technique and developing their professional skills through career development activities and performances, including a secondment with The Australian Ballet’s Regional Tour. The course generally occupies one year full-time study.
12-14
09/01/23-06/01/24
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Level 4 is currently the first year of full-time training. It is offered alongside academic year 8 or 9 at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS). Students in Level 4 are expected to achieve well in their academic studies as well as consolidate and expand their technical and artistic dance skills.