SENIOR SCHOOL DIVISION

Part Time Dance Training Program

Your next step to becoming a well-rounded dancer

Excel through a higher education of dance training

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”.

The Academy Senior School Division classes continue to build upon the fundamental skills and muscle development of previous studies in the Pre-School, Junior & Intermediate Divisions. Senior School students will develop their technical strength, as they are required to perform more complex and controlled exercises. Executed in the centre of the studio on demi-pointe as well as en pointe. While working towards developing the correct muscle strength and control. Exercises are now performed in an accelerated tempo with an introduction of movements en tournant and with battus.

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

The Senior Division allows students to refine and polish the foundations of everything they have learned in previous years. As well as enhance their artistic sense and knowledge of stylistic differences in combinations, depending on the character of each piece of music.

The focus of this division is on the continuing development of coordination in all movements throughout each lesson. As well as the development of expressiveness with each exercise. Students will gain a better understanding of advanced weight placement by developing flexibility and cohesiveness in transitions from one pose to another.

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 along side 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 with through 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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