Welcome to the
APO Arts Academy
The APO Arts Academy provides industry-focused training in the areas of Musical Theatre, Acting and Dance. All courses are structured to provide solid technical foundations with a strong practical focus, supported by allied studies and theoretical units. A combination of studio classes, lectures, tutorials and performances, equips students with the necessary skills to forge diverse careers in the Performing Arts. On completion of their training, students will have the option of entering the professional industry or pursuing further artistic studies at higher levels. In either case, the APO Arts Academy provides the training, facilities, staff and resources to assist students in realising their own potential.
Like any professional career, the Performing Arts requires training: a systematic, sustained and intensive physical and mental training methodology, in preparation for the demands of the professional Theatre, Dance & Entertainment industries. The current professional climate requires artists to possess more than just a belief in themselves. Discipline, commitment and strong technical foundations, are all qualities that feature strongly with successful performers who build viable and sustainable careers.
When making the choice to train at the APO Arts Academy, students take their first step towards a new career. We strive for excellence, and encourage students to do the same. Students are encouraged to realise their full potential, to forge a full- time career in the Performing Arts and they are instilled with the principles of discipline, strategy, hard work, dedication and training.
COURSES
MUSICAL THEATRE
- For advanced students: Advanced Associate in Musical Theatre
2 years full-time - For intermediate students: Associate in Musical Theatre
1 year part-time
ACTING
- For intermediate students: Associate in Dramatic Art
1 year part-time
DANCE
- For advanced students: Advanced Associate in Fine Arts
(Dance Performance) 2 years full-time - For intermediate students: Associate in Applied Dance
(Techniques & Performance) 2 years full-time - For beginners students: Foundation in Applied Dance
(Techniques & Performance) 1 year full-time
Admission into all courses is based on audition and interview. Information outlining the audition procedures and requirements can be found on the AUDITIONS page of this website.
For more information, or to obtain a copy of the course prospectus, contact the Academy: T: +61 3 9696 2943 or
