Nationally Accredited Half Day Program course. This unique program is designed to enable specially talented students between 12 & 15 years to receive intensive daily classical ballet training and other associated dance styles, up to 16 hours per week whilst continuing academic studies in a Secondary school environment. Fitzroy High School is the affiliated Secondary School working in conjunction with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet. Students are also welcome to continue their academic studies at another school of their choice. International students in Certificate 3 & 4 in Dance program may attend English lessons at Melbourne Language Centre.

The Certificate 3 & 4 in Dance course incorporates two to four hours dance training daily. In addition to daily classical classes, the students attend classes in Pilates based floor limber work, Character, Contemporary, Pointework, Jazz, Repertoire and Partnering. Also, workshops in Drama, Gymnastics and Music are conducted during the course.

Performing opportunities include the students participation in a full scale production and a dance display every year.

The Certificate 3 & 4 in Dance course is an ideal stepping stone from part-time training to full-time training. The gradual increase in training hours allows careful physical and mental development during the adolescent years, ideally preparing the students for the rigours of full-time training.

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