Commenced in 2006, this brand-new 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. In addition to this, classes are provided to complete RAD Advanced I or Advanced 2, and CSTD Teaching Certificates or Diplomas in Theatrical, Tapping and/or upper grades of the Modem Jazz Syllabus. All of these qualifications we consider essential to provide a well-rounded career, securing their classical technique, and providing for continued employment in the entertainment industry as a qualified teacher in the future.
Our goal is to `bridge' the year between `student' and `professional performer/teacher', and allow students the opportunity to mature and develop within Queensland where they have a base of both family and friends for support. As most professional companies rarely offer contracts to students under the age of 19/20 years, we are confident this is an ideal opportunity to complete their training and step confidently into the entertainment industry as a well-rounded and confident performer.
Acceptance into the course is by audition only, and students will only be accepted if we believe they have a realistic chance as a performer or teacher within the entertainment industry. The course operates 3 days a week, enabling students to secure part-time employment. Eligible students must have completed Year 11 at high school (education preferred to be completed by correspondence on the remaining 2 days of the week). It is anticipated that for these students, the course will be over a 2 year period. For students who have completed Year 12 at school, the anticipated length of study within the course is 1 year. These students will be directed to professional auditions in the final 6 months of the course.
Former students have been accepted as performers into:
· Queensland Ballet Company
· QUT Dance
· Musicals including -`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
· Movies including -`Moulin Rouge', `The Mask - 2'
· P & O Cruises
· Princess Cruises
· Royal Caribbean Cruises
· Universal Studios -Japan
· Tokyo Disney
· Tokyo DisneySea
Past students are also working throughout the industry in the following fields:
· University Dance Lecturers
· High School Dance - head of department
· Private Dance Schools throughout Australia
· Choreographers
· Theatrical Agents
· Promotions & Entertainment directors
· Lead singers - bands
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.
Conroy Dance Professional Year $1650 per term
Conroy Dance Professional Year plus unlimited classes at Conroy Dance Centre in afternoon/evening. (Examination and eisteddfod fees not included) $2200 per term
