● Pre-Professional Contemporary (CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance)
● Pre-Professional Performing Arts (CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance)
● Pre-Professional Musical Theatre (CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre)
● High School Academy (High School Alternative, years 7 to 12)
● Elevate Training Program (Youth Training Program)
● Dance Teaching & Management (CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management)
Course Details
Transit Dance is one of Australia’s leading dance training institutions, offering nationally recognised and fully accredited training pathways for students pursuing careers in dance, theatre, performance and dance education.
Our programs combine exceptional faculty, small capped class sizes, performance-based learning and industry-focused training, giving students the technical foundation, artistic development and real-world experience needed to progress confidently into the industry.
Whether you’re beginning your pre-professional journey, looking for elite youth training, or developing as a dance educator, Transit Dance offers a pathway designed to support your next step.
Teachers
At the heart of Transit Dance is a team of highly respected educators, artists and creative leaders who are actively connected to the professional dance and performance industries.
Led by a dedicated full-time faculty, our team brings extensive experience across stage, screen, choreography, education and live performance. With a shared commitment to student success, our faculty provide exceptional training, mentorship and professional insight, ensuring every dancer is supported, challenged and prepared for the next step in their creative journey.
At Transit, we are more than just a training institution—we are a thriving community that nurtures talent, fosters innovation, and builds the next generation of professional performers.
Core Faculty:
●Jayden Hicks — Artistic Director & Head of Dance
● Andrew Hallsworth — Head of Musical Theatre
● Priscilla Cosentino — Deputy Head of Dance, Performing Arts
● Kaitlin Malone— Deputy Head of Dance, Contemporary
● Casey Davis — Education Programs Coordinator.
Guest Artists & Contributors:
In addition to our core faculty, Transit Dance works with a diverse network of guest teachers, choreographers, directors and industry professionals across our full-time programs, productions, workshops and classes. These contributors bring current professional practice directly into the studio, offering students valuable insight into the creative process while helping them build meaningful connections across the dance and performance industries.
Auditions
Youth Audition: Saturday 13th June 2026 (Elevate & Academy)
Main Audition: Sunday 14th June 2026 (Full-time Courses)
Main Youth Audition: Saturday 17th October 2026 (Elevate & Academy)
Video Submission & Trial Class Audition: Available Anytime
For more information, to request an application pack, or to apply, register at www.transitdance.net.