Commenced in 2006, this course is designed to equip talented students aiming for a professional career in either performance or teaching with the necessary skills and diplomas for a successful future.



The course provides an opportunity to fine tune the students' dancing, singing and drama skills with a view to a career in commercial dance or musical theatre. Students are given the opportunity to work with guest choreographers on a regular basis, exposing them to a broad style of performance, as well as ‘introducing’ them to professionals currently working in the industry. Whilst not only producing performers of the highest standard, ready for employment, we offer students training to gain the necessary qualifications for continued work within the entertainment industry. Evening classes are provided to complete CSTD Teaching Certificates or Diplomas in Tapping and Modern Jazz Syllabi.

As contracts are rarely offered to students aged 18 – 21, our goal is to ‘bridge’ the years between ‘student’ and ‘professional’, allowing the students the opportunity to mature and develop in Queensland with family and friends, then enter directly into the entertainment industry upon graduation. The Conroy Dance Centre has a history of great success in the entertainment industry. We continue this tradition with the CPAC full-time course.

Acceptance into the course is by audition only; students will only be accepted if we believe they have a realistic chance as a performer or quality teacher within the entertainment industry. For students who have completed Year 12 at school, the anticipated length of study is 2 years.

Student Sucesses

Musicals

• Shout
• We Will Rock You
• Hot Shoe Shuffle
• The Lion King
• Oh What A Night
• Mama Mia!
• Les Miserables
• Annie
• Wizard Of Oz
• Grease - the Arena Spectacular
• Saturday Night Fever
• The Jolsen Story
• Singing In The Rain
• Leader Of The Pack
• Fiddler On The Roof
• Wicked
• Cats

Moulin Rouge, Paris

Cruise Lines

Hong Kong and Tokyo Disney

Singapore and Osaka Universal Studios

Dance teachers in universities and overseas

Professional Choreographers

Movies including ‘Moulin Rouge’ and ‘The Mask 2’

Fees

Fees are charged four times a year in line with Qld school terms. 
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to secure your position in the course.  This will be deducted from Term 4 fees in your final year of study. College fees include 
Conroy Performing Arts College Full Time plus unlimited classes at Conroy Dance Centre in afternoon/evening. (Examination and eisteddfod fees not included). Fee prices available upon enquiry.

Auditions can be organized by contacting the co-ordinator Marcus Pearce by email: cpac@conroydance.com.au or by phoning the studio (07) 32057717

 

 

 

FULL-TIME GRADUATION PERFORMANCE to be held at QUT Gardens Point Theatre Sunday 4th December 2011 . For tickets - www.gardenstheatre.qut.com

AUDITION INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2012 INTAKE NOW AVAILABLE. Please email 'Conroy Performing Arts College cpac@conroydance.com.au and ask for an information pack to be sent to you!! Further info also available in the 'How To Apply' section of this site

Congratulations to Michael Hughes, class of 2010, who has just been offered a contract with Princess Cruises USA.

Congratulations to current 2011 student Dani Evrat who is now in Sydney performing in Baz Luhrmann's new film 'The Great Gatsby'.

Current student Monica Daley has just been offered a Hong Kong Disney contract. Monica will be leaving us in September - good luck Moni!

Morgan Kenny, class of 2010, has finished rehearsals at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, and is now performing for an audience. So proud of you Morgan!

See Morgan's Moulin Rouge interview on 'A Current Affair' by clicking here.

Cody Roberts, full time student in 2009 and lifelong Conroy Kid, is now rehearsing for his 2nd contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines in Miami, FL.

 

Daniel Gourlay, class of 2007, is now performing in 'Love Never Dies' on London's West End - amazing work Daniel!

Jordy Noyce and Jake Howarth have finished filming some episodes for the second series of the hit childrens television show 'Toybox'

Congratulations to Brooke Hindmarsh who has just returned from a contract at Hong Kong Disney. Go Brooke!

Sophie Shanks, student of 2009/10, has completed her contract with 'Cats' - Asian Tour. At 17 years, Sophie was one of the youngest members of the cast. Well done Sophie!

Congratulations to Yanieke Becker a full time student from 2006 who has just begun her 3rd contract with Princess Cruise Lines.

Philip Engalnd, class of 2008, is about to start his 3rd contract with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines onboard 'Freedom of the Seas'

Congratulations to Aleisha Groth, a full time student in 2006 who since completing her contract with Hong Kong Disney, is now studying at NIDA. Aleisha features in the June issue of 'DOLLY' magazine.

Congratulations to Jackie Aitken who is one of our full-time students from 2006. Jackie is on her 2nd contract with the 'Moulin Rouge' in Paris as the Principal Dancer. Jackie trained at 'Conroy Dance Centre' since she was 5 years of age. Jackie has just been offered a contract performing on Royal Caribbean's 'Freedom of the Seas' and will be leaving the Moulin in June.