JUNIOR SCHOOL DIVISION

Part Time Dance Training Program

Providing a solid stepping stone towards an elite level of dance

Continue your pathway towards understanding & further developing your fundamental skills

Our comprehensive curriculum is offered in the Russian Vaganova Method. The Academy prides itself on providing our students with the best professional ballet training available by offering a systematic and consecutive method of instruction.

The Academy Junior School Division classes are designed for students approximately 7-10 years old and build upon fundamental skills and muscle development of previous studies in the Pre-School Division. The Junior School introduces additional components of increased difficulty and complexity that provide a comprehensive understanding of dance. Students will continue to refine their foundational exercises with a focus on correct posture, placement, and technique. While improving creativity, flexibility, stage direction, musical/rhythmic awareness, memory, discipline, and etiquette of the dance studio.

CURRICULUM

Classical Ballet Technique

Classical Repertoire & Variations

Anatomy, Body Awareness & Self Correction

Limber & Conditioning

Character, National & Historical Dance

Theory & Dance Vocabulary

History & Music

Choreography & Composition

Contemporary Technique & Repertoire

Jazz Technique & Repertoire

Floor Barre & Pilates

Mime & Improvisation

Melbourne Academy of the Arts system of training is in the Russian Vaganova Method. Across the world, the Vaganova Method is acknowledged as the number one system of training for classical ballet.

EVALUATION, ASSESSMENTS & PROGRESS

Academy students are formally and informally assessed throughout the year by the Academy faculty. Students are marked on their progress and achievement and are provided with detailed formal reports.

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Students of this program participate in the Academy’s major annual production as part of the Australian National Youth Ballet (ANYB). ANYB productions are based on 19th-century classical ballets. The productions allow students to develop a greater understanding of mime, musicality, history, variations, and repertoire. The productions also provide our students with the necessary practice to apply the Vaganova method and to further develop their performance and stage skills in preparation for a career in classical ballet. The Program also offers greater insight, training, and performance opportunities in Contemporary dance. Students will learn styles used at international competitions such as Prix de Lausanne & YAGP. It is imperative to be versatile and to develop and learn Contemporary dance to have multiple opportunities to succeed in various companies and schools. Contemporary dance can comprise up to 50% of the repertoire of most world-renowned companies.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Melbourne Academy of the Arts values the importance of varied learning pathways. With this in mind, the Academy provides extra-curricular events so that students can apply their skills and knowledge outside of the regular classroom setting. These extra-curricular events also aid in community building. Academy students have the opportunity to work alongside external students attending internal Academy events/ externally run third party events. MAARTS students also have the opportunity to train with international exchange students from China. Academy students are regularly showcased to industry professionals throughout the year thorough examinations, assessments, auditions, workshops, master classes, and productions.

PRIVATE LESSONS

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FEES & TIMETABLE

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OUR TEAM

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ACCOLADES

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