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Ballet and Dance
Ballet and Contemporary Dance students take part in the unique arts infused curriculum offered to all students at John Curtin College of the Arts.
About the Ballet program
Your child will be extended in this challenging and innovative classical ballet program, where expert staff and tutors teach technique, choreography and performance. Students also develop skills and an understanding of other dance styles including contemporary and Spanish dancing.
Performance is an important aspect of this program and students present their work to a variety of audiences. They develop choreography, interpret the choreography of others, rehearse and perform. They are given the opportunity to work with guest artists from industry. They also attend dance performances and take part in excursions develop a critical understanding of the Arts.
Our dance program provides students with a firm foundation for pursuing a career in dance. Current courses include preparation for Upper School Endorsed programs and university.
Additional classes are provided for vocational ballet students. Exceptional students are invited to participate in Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Masterclass, which provides a direct link to future studies at WAAPA. Students may also be selected for the Project Company, a small group of ballet and dance students with vocational aspirations working with professional artists in industry.
The program is designed to enrich, extend and accelerate your child's learning.
Selection process
Selection of students is through workshop, interview and school reports. Students are also required to sit the Selective Entrance Test coordinated by the Department of Education and Training. Arts selection is not based on this test, but is used to develop and appropriate academic curriculum.
Selection criteria:
Ballet aptitude demonstrated through:
- originality and creativity of ideas and use of elements of dance: body, shape, time and energy
- flow of movement
- capacity to devise creativity in classical styles and conventions
- responsiveness to music
- capacity to analyse set ballet tasks and respond to ideas and instructions with imagination, cooperation and openness.
Academic and other achievement as indicated through school reports, targeted teacher reports and interview.
Click here to find out how to apply for the Gifted and Talented Dance (ballet) program.
About the Contemporary Dance program
Our contemporary dance program is designed to build on your child's natural ability and focus on developing their dance technique. Students learn to develop and interpret choreography, perform and reflect on dance. The program focuses on developing student understanding of a range of genres including contemporary, classical ballet and Spanish.
Performance is an important aspect of this program and students present their work to a variety of audiences. As part of the program, students attend dance performances, take part in excursions and develop a critical understanding of the Arts. Students also have regular opportunities to work alongside guest artists from the industry.
Our dance program provides students with a firm foundation for pursuing a career in dance. Current courses include preparation for Upper School Endorsed programs and university.
Additional classes are provided for vocational dance students. Exceptional students are invited to participate in Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) Masterclass, which provides a direct link to future studies at WAAPA. Students may also be selected for the Project Company, a small group of ballet and dance students with vocational aspirations working with professional artists in industry.
The program is designed to enrich, extend and accelerate your child's learning.
Selection process
Selection of students is through workshop, interview and school reports. Students are also required to sit the Selective Entrance Test coordinated by the Department of Education and Training. Arts selection is not based on this test, but is used to develop and appropriate academic curriculum.
Selection criteria:
Dance aptitude demonstrated through:
- originality and creativity of ideas and use of elements of dance: body, shape, time and energy
- flow of movement
- capacity to sequence and retain dance phases
- responsiveness to music
- capacity to analyse set tasks and respond to ideas and instructions with imagination, cooperation and openness.
Academic and other achievement as indicated through school reports, targeted teacher reports and interview.
Click here to find out how to apply for the Gifted and Talented Dance (contemporary) program.