For over 30 years, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts has been helping students realise their dreams of successful careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

ECU City Campus
500 Wellington Street
Perth, Western Australia
Phone: 134 328

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There's never a dull moment at WAAPA. The Academy is a constant hive of activity, and provides a packed program of performances each year.

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Our world-class teaching staff and specialist tutors share the knowledge and skills gained from professional experience on stage and behind the scenes.

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In addition to degree and VET courses, WAAPA offers corporate training and short courses across a range of disciplines.

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WAAPA provides the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia - both on stage and behind the scenes.

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Taught by WAAPA’s staff and industry professionals, our weekend and holiday workshops offer practical tuition in areas such as acting, singing, music, dance and music theatre.

• Short courses
• Junior Academy for school aged students
• Summer School for Secondary students

Each year, WAAPA students, staff and special guest artists participate in an amazing selection of performances.

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There are a number of ways to book a WAAPA performance.

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Contact WAAPA's Box Office

• Phone: (61 8) 6304 6895

WAAPA would not be the thriving performance institution and community it is today without the generous help and support of our donors, sponsors, Friends and alumni.

We love keeping track of the success of our graduates.

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WAAPA is generously supported by our sponsors, community partners and philanthropic donors, and through the work of the Friends of The Academy.

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WAAPA postgraduate students and staff are involved in research and collaboration across the broadest spectrum of performing arts disciplines – ranging from music (classical, jazz, contemporary, opera, composition) to music theatre, acting, performance, dance, production and design, arts management, and more.

WAAPA’s research groups focus on a range of disciplines across the world of arts, education and performance.

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WAAPA is a hub of creative research activity, where staff and postgraduate students explore a wide range of artistic disciplines and topics.

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WAAPA fosters cross-cultural exchange through global partnerships, projects, and performances, welcoming international students and engaging in mobility experiences, enhancing its reputation as a leading institution for performing arts education.

International students must audition or interview for WAAPA courses.

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WAAPA seeks international partnerships to enhance creativity, education, and mobility.

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