Sydney's Leading Dance School
Bachelor of Dance and Associate Degree of Dance
Enquiries to Head of Dance: adele.hyland@wi.edu.au
If you have ever thought about studying dance, take a good look at Wesley Institute’s School of Dance. Enjoy dance classes studying under a great line-up of teachers and industry professionals.
Read on to learn more about our dance classes, dance school facilities and course information or follow these links to our music school, drama school or design school pages for more information about our other arts courses.
FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. Undergraduate courses also qualify for Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy.
Bachelor of Dance
The Bachelor of Dance is a performance degree covering many genres of dance technique, complementary movement methods, industry experience, training and development in performance and production skills, and offering cognitive and practical skill development in the creative processes of choreography. Theoretical and historical studies provide the foundation for practice, and a supportive environment encourages students in their development as dancers.
Some of the dance and movement genres offered are:
- Classical Ballet
- Contemporary Technique - Martha Graham, Lester Horton, Jose Limon and Release
- Jazz - Pure Jazz Technique, Lyrical, Afro and Musical Theatre
- Allied Movement - Pilates, Feldenkrais and Alexander Technique
- Ballroom and Latin American
- Hip Hop
- Tap
Our courses are practical and professional, combining creativity with industry skills. Internationally renowned guest artists and educators visit regularly and interdisciplinary projects are encouraged. Opportunities are provided to tour and perform in numerous community and cultural settings.
Associate Degree of Dance
The Bachelor of Dance has an optional exit point at the end of the second year. Students exiting after two years are awarded the Associate Degree of Dance. They would be well-positioned to take up a variety of support roles in performance or production, and to run dance programs in schools and private studios.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you will be recognised by other accredited institutions and by employers in all sectors of the community.
Completion of the dance degree can lead to employment in dance performance, arts administration, or of community based arts projects, teaching dance or creative movement in studios, or teaching secondary dance (with the completion of the Institute’s Graduate Diploma of Education).
Our Facilities
Studies are offered in dance facilities of industry standard. Technique classes are held in four dance studios with barres, full length mirrors and sprung floors. There is a performance theatre on campus, fully equipped with sound and lighting systems and backstage change rooms and bathrooms. Studios and classrooms include audio and visual facilities, and the School of Dance has its own wardrobe department. Sets are usually constructed and stored on campus. Most dance productions are staged in either the Wesley Institute Theatre or commercial theatres around the city.
Our large faculty are professionals, most of whom are leaders in their fields. If you have been thinking about dance studies, perhaps now is a good time to take the first step!
Why Study at Wesley Institute’s School of Dance?
Our School of Dance offers superb courses that thoroughly prepare you for your choice of employment - from dance performance to teaching in a dance school. The faculty is Australia's best , providing our students with the leading edge.
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