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Exceptional performance, based on world-class training and education, lies at the heart of WAAPA’s Dance program. Our aim is to produce graduates who are technically outstanding, artistically creative and effortlessly adaptable, ready for a fulfilling career in dance.
WAAPA’s unique mix of vocational (VET) and degree courses allows you to train in your preferred dance discipline: Classical Ballet or Contemporary Dance. These disciplines are taught by industry professionals who are committed to developing and refining each student’s individual skills.
Our dance courses are intensive, requiring an average of 35-40 contact hours per week. Daily tuition focuses on building technical skills, with three performance seasons a year providing invaluable opportunities to work with international and Australian guest artists, local choreographers, staff and peers.
As a dance student at WAAPA, you will also be offered exciting opportunities to enhance your skills and enrich your cultural experiences on short overseas tours, and through established international exchange programs for study in Taiwan, Hong Kong or New York State.
WAAPA’s strong connections with the dance industry help create career pathways for our graduates. Our alumni can be found all around the world enjoying successful careers as classical ballet and contemporary dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, independent dance artists, and dance teachers.
Dance at WAAPA is rigorous, collaborative, stimulating and challenging. It will train your body and expand your mind. It will prepare you for your future profession.
Application Deadline 25 September
Perth Live Audition Dates
1 October – Diploma
2 October – BA
Eastern States Audition Tour Dates
27 September – Brisbane
28 September – Sydney
29 September – Canberra
30 September – Melbourne
1 October – Adelaide
If WAAPA is unable to facilitate in-person audition/recalls in any city, applicants will be assessed via video auditions or online recalls.
If you have any questions about your WAAPA Audition or Interview, please contact us using this form WAAPA Audition/Interview Enquiry Form
The Course Coordinator for Dance is Ms Susan Peacock.
To view all Performance staff, please visit the WAAPA Staff listing web page.
For domestic student enquiries, please go to Future Students.
For international student enquiries, please go to International Students.
For a full list of WAAPA courses, please visit WAAPA Study areas.