Course overview
AMPA's Bachelor of Dance is an innovative performance-based degree. It is an intensive and practical training course designed to develop highly skilled, disciplined and versatile dance artists. AMPA boasts a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that inspires creativity and encourages students as they strive to reach technical, artistic and scholarly excellence.
As the only performance-focused dance degree in NSW, this practical course nurtures talent in an atmosphere that encourages creativity and applauds innovation. The Bachelor of Dance at AMPA provides students with the technical ability, creativity and professionalism required to sustain a successful career in the extremely competitive dance industry in Australia and abroad. Students receive an extensive curriculum in composition, as well as undertake complementary studies (dance history and appreciation, body science, music for dancers, dance production, dance and film) and electives (pedagogy, virtual dance and Latin American and ballroom styles).
Students who successfully complete the first four trimesters of Bachelor of Dance are eligible to graduate with an AssocDeg Dance (Performance).
Course record
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Performer, choreographer, independent dance artist, studio dance teacher, school dance teacher (with further postgraduate study). Other career opportunities may include dance production practitioners and a range of inter-disciplinary and media possibilities.
Other Information
Practical experience
Students will gain extensive practical experience in performance and choreography through internal and external productions and opportunities. To further consolidate knowledge and gain professional experience, students will also undertake an internship in the final trimester of the degree.
Fees and charges
Refer to Academy of Music and Performing Arts current fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Focusing on performance and practical training, students will study a balance of dance techniques, including ballet, hip hop, jazz dance, music theatre, DanceSport and contemporary styles (including lyrical, tap and more).
In addition, students will study an extensive curriculum in composition, as well as complementary studies including dance history, body science, and dance for music and film. Various electives across the performing arts are also available for Bachelor of Dance students.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent, audition, interview and written assessment. Audition places are strictly limited and are organised individually through our admissions team.
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- Surry HillsNSW