CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance
CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Course Details
Cultivating the stars of the future, The National Ballet School (formerly National Theatre Ballet School) is one of Australia’s preeminent dance training institutions devoted to providing exceptional dance training to students of all ages.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Damian Smith, a renowned former Principal Dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, The National Ballet School offers a suite of pre-professional full-time accredited courses (Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Dance) that provide a professional pathway to elite performance.
As the birthplace of dance training in Australia, The National Ballet School (est 1939) has trained more than 16,000 young artists and boasts an esteemed alumni and faculty such as Marilyn Jones, Amber Scott, and Jarryd Madden to name a few.
Our commitment to cultivating creativity and excellence manifests through small intimate classes, individual development pathways tailored for your specific skills, experiences and goal, and multiple entry and exit points to suit your study, work and lifestyle needs.
Subjects
Classical, Pointe, Pas De Deux, Male Coaching, Contemporary, Classical Repertoire, International Character Dance Syllabus, Pilates, Drama, Choreography, Anatomy, Nutrition, Acro and Career Preparation.
Teachers
Artistic Director, Mr. Damian Smith, former Principal Artist at San Francisco Ballet.
Associate Artistic Director, Ms Jane Inglis-Keen, former Ballerina with The Australian Ballet.
Transitional Pathways Coordinator, Ms Ezlimar Dortolina former Ballerina with Oklahoma City Ballet.
Head of Musical Theatre, Jackie Rae Lythgo
Ms.Yuiko Masukawa (classical ballet) former Ballerina with Melbourne City Ballet.
Ms Alida Segal (Character) former dancer with Moiseyev School of National and Character Dance Moscow.
Auditions
Auditions for 2025 full time accredited, pre-professional dance training
October 2024
Audition Venue:
THE NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL
20 Carlisle St (Crnr Barkly) St Kilda. Vic 3182
Registration for Auditions opens in July.
Visit website to Express your Interest in 2025.
To register interest for auditions please visit https://nationaltheatre.org.au/ballet-school/pre-professional/
Additional Information
The National Ballet School, Melbourne.
Corner Carlisle and Barkly Streets, St Kilda 3182
