Dance Education Programme

The Australian Youth Dance Theatre provides opportunity for young people to be able to express themselves through dance within the medium of musical theatre. A structured curriculum is chosen for all dancers including a variety of dance styles and music selections within the jazz genré. The Dance Theatre provides the management and organisational framework within which the talents and abilities of student dancers are nurtured. A challenging repertoire is selected for students at all levels.

The Dance Theatre employs qualified dance teachers with an interest and expertise in professional dance theatre.

The following teaching principals are included in the basic syllabus over four levels covering:
• Co-ordination and rhythm skills
• Structured exercises to develop technique
• Artistry and personal development
• Expressiveness and musicality
• Performance skills

Training in these areas will assist the development of self-confidence, memory training, co-ordination skills and self-discipline.

It is expected that all students, having made a commitment to the Dance Theatre, will complete the training programme for that particular year.

Annual Assessments
All dancers are assessed twice yearly within the supportive environment of the rehearsal programme. Parents and dancers will be furnished with a report in November. The Annual Report will advise parents and dancers of their placement for the following year. Progression to the next level is determined by each
individual’s dance development.