Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance)

Overview

• Designed for aspiring dancers who enjoy a challenge and are passionate about a career as a dancer.
• Intensive daily training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary, and weekly duo, pas de deux, pointe, male coaching, Pilates, yoga and alternative dance styles.
• Experience at least one Australian or international tour.
• Opportunities for international exchange programs.

Details

The dance performance program at QUT boasts an enviable reputation and continues to lead in developing the creative passions of Australia’s future dance artists. This three-year program combines a rigorous full-time dance training course with academic studies at degree level. This course is designed for young aspiring dancers who enjoy challenge, are passionate about a career as a dancer and are willing to commit their energies to full-time training at university level.

Why choose this course?

QUT Dance provides a nurturing environment in state-of-the-art facilities where students are trained to extend their talents in creating and performing. This course offers intensive daily training in the core techniques of ballet and contemporary dance supported by weekly duo, pas de deux, pointe, male virtuosity classes, Pilates, yoga and alternative dance styles, making you internationally competitive. Responding to influences of technology, choreography workshops now include a broad spectrum of screen studies, from video clips to dance films and all students make and perform in this digital domain.

Throughout an intensive performance and choreographic program, you will connect with innovative resident and guest choreographers and teachers and showcase your talents in major performance seasons each semester. You will have the opportunity to undertake at least one tour either in Australia or overseas and have access to international exchange programs. Secondment opportunities are available by choice to major Australian companies and organisations and supported within your studies.

When not in the dance studio you are engaging with the academic/theoretical knowledge that will extend your understanding, tolerance and curiosity about dance. This involves analysing, arguing and reflecting on and about the body in dance and the roles and functions that dance plays in our lives, in Australia and globally.

Together, these practices inspire and privilege our graduates and set their scholarship apart from other forms of full-time training. Our students are avidly involved with their learning and many achieve outstanding recognition as performers and choreographers throughout their careers.

All students connect with lively professional and global networks and are taught by internationally recognised full-time and visiting part-time specialists in dance. Teaching staff have real-world experience in an extensive range of dance practices and are active in the dance community through Ausdance, the Australian Dance Awards, external adjudication and examination panels, and in international organisations.

Career outcomes

QUT dance performance graduates are highly competitive in the real world and currently practise throughout Australia and internationally in major professional dance companies, education dance companies, musicals, commercial environments or as independent artists. Pathways exist to prepare you for further study including honours.

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Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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