As a universal language, dance transcends borders and cultures, fostering a vibrant exchange of creative energy. This principle lies at the heart of the upcoming workshop led by Victor Zarallo and Annabelle Lopez Ochoa – two esteemed figures in the international dance community. Select pre-professional dancers are in for an unforgettable treat and one that […]

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The dance department at Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) is gearing up for its August season, NOVA, at the NIDA Playhouse Theatre. With performances three times a year, AMPA‘s Bachelor and Associate of Dance students are given ample opportunities to refine their craft, enhance their stage presence, and cultivate professionalism. The demanding schedule […]

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As a former teacher in the VET sector, working for a media/arts college in the noughties, I regularly heard the following assertion: nothing you learn at school is of any use in the real world. Far from dismissing it, our Principal embraced it as a challenge. Could we find a way to meaningfully replicate professional realities and […]

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The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) is inviting dancers 16 and above to join the Bachelor and Associate of Dance students for a week of training in ballet, contemporary, jazz and commercial between 20 – 23 March, during March Dance Festival 2023. This opportunity is suitable for individuals curious about AMPA and what […]

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Dance education should be about more than perfecting technique and learning to replicate choreography. Fostering creativity and inspiring young performers is the key to ensuring the next generation of artists realise their full potential. The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School (APGS) has crafted its tailored performing arts program with this in mind, supporting students from […]

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Tucked away in an office at an inner urban tertiary campus in Sydney sits a woman with a 50-year track record in dance. She’s represented Australia at three world championships, choreographed routines for Olympic opening ceremonies, worked on films like Strictly Ballroom, and in 2017, she made the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to dance […]

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If you’re thinking of taking your dance qualifications to the next level, you might want to consider auditioning for the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) Bachelor of Arts degree course. AMPA offers the only tertiary level dance performance programme in New South Wales, and both its Bachelor of Dance and nested Associate Degree […]

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