The Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional Full-Time Training Course is designed for committed dancers aged 16+ who are serious about pursuing a future in the industry. This immersive program offers nationally recognised qualifications - Certificate IV in Dance and Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) - while placing you inside a high-performance, industry-connected environment.
Train daily with Scimm. Dance Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes, alongside an exceptional faculty of working industry professionals. With a strong focus on contemporary technique, the course also develops versatility across ballet, commercial, and improvisation, ensuring you graduate as a well-rounded, adaptable artist.
This is more than just training, it’s a direct connection to the professional world.
Dancers gain access to:
- Professional-level classes and rehearsals
- Performance opportunities throughout the year
- Industry insights and career development support
- Choreographic and creative exploration
- Integration with the Scimm. Dance Company environment
At Scimm., we are committed to developing not only technically strong dancers, but confident, creative, and resilient artists ready to step into the industry.
If you're looking for a course that challenges you, supports you, and connects you directly to the professional dance landscape, this is it.
Subjects
- Contemporary Technique & Repertoire
- Classical Ballet Technique
- Performance & Rehearsal Practice
- Conditioning, Strength & Performance Fitness
- Anatomy & Injury Prevention
- Improvisation & Creative Practice
- Choreographic Development
- Professional Practice & Industry Preparation
- Audition Technique & Competitive Environments
- Self-Evaluation & Reflective Practice
Teachers
The Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional course is led by Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes, alongside Ballet Coordinator Andie Dashwood, Course Coordinator Ben Scarmonzzino, and Education Coordinator Emmalee Meisels, with training delivered by core faculty members Samuel Dominic, Bailey Glen, Rachel Coulson, Nadia Tornese, Melissa Pham, Jayden Wall and Billie Watson, as well as a range of leading guest artists from across the industry.
Auditions
1st Audition: Sunday, July 19th |
2nd Audition: Sunday, October 11th |
at Australian Academy of Dance (80 Waverley Rd, Malvern East).
Online/video submissions are also available. Contact us at preprofessional@simmdance.com.au