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WAAPA offers contemporary dance students a holistic approach to dance training in its three-year Bachelor of Arts (Dance) degree. Physical skills, with an emphasis on choreography and creative practice, are underpinned by academic studies and research skills that provide social, cultural and historical perspectives.
Primary physical studies include contemporary dance, ballet, performance, repertoire, choreography and secondment with electives in yoga, tumbling, acting, aerial, cultural dance and somatic studies. Additional studies include dance history, dance criticism, arts administration, and music.
Students perform in two major performance seasons each year, working with Australian and international choreographers. Students are also offered a range of international programs for semester-long exchange, study abroad or performance, and can apply for short-term industry placements with major Australian dance companies.
Through rigorous performance and intensive classroom practice, this intensive, challenging degree course encourages students to pursue professional careers as dancers, choreographers, educators, researchers or administrators.
These course pages detail entry requirements, fee and interview information. You can also apply from these pages.
The Bachelor of Arts (Dance) is a prerequisite for postgraduate study including WAAPA's unique Honours program as part of LINK Dance Company.
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 Contemporary Dance is Mr Justin Rutzou.
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.