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EXTEND

After-School Elite Training and Certificate I & II in Dance

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Extend offers young, passionate dancers a structured, industry-aligned training program for students in Grades 7–8 (turning 12+) who are ready to train with purpose, earn real qualifications, and be mentored toward professional pathways.

Delivered after school hours to complement academic life, Extend offers dancers real progression with greater depth, direction, and technical development than regular classes — building confident, capable and well rounded performers.

Than just a dance class.

Want   More

Made for Driven Young dancers who

Made for Driven Young dancers who

Want  More

Than just a dance class.

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Extend offers young, passionate dancers a structured, industry-aligned training program for students in Grades 7–8 (turning 12+) who are ready to train with purpose, earn real qualifications, and be mentored toward professional pathways.

Delivered after school hours to complement academic life, Extend gives dancers real progression pathways with greater depth, direction, and technical development than regular classes — building confident, capable and well rounded performers.

  • Certificate I in Dance (CUA10120)
    Certificate II in Dance (CUA 20120) 

    Each certificate is a seperate, nationally recognised qualification, under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), developed in partnership with Empowerdance RTO 40397.

  • Students graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate I or II in Dance, as well as advanced technical precision, performance quality, and artistic versatility required for higher level training through recognised dance syllabus. 

    CUADAN111 - Develop foundation dance techniques

    CUAWHS111 - Follow safe dance practice

    CUAIND211 - Develop & apply creative industry knowledge 

    CUADAN211 - Develop basic dance technique

    CUADAN212 - Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

    CUAPRF211 - Prepare for live performances 

    CUAWHS211 - Develop basic level of physical fitness for dance performance 

    BSBCRT201 - Develop & apply thinking and problem solving skills

    For a full list of Course modules and outcomes, please download our INFO PACK

  • Part-time after school hours over one or two years, depending on student experience and progression

    Classes are held during QLD school terms.

    Students may also receive performance opportunities and guest workshops which may require additional time commitments. 

  • Entry is by audition or invitation and is best suited to dancers who: 

    - are a  minimum 12 years or older (example in Years 7 or 8 at school) 

    - have a minimum 2 years current dance training

    - are training in a Ballet syllabus and at least one other dance style

    - thrive in a focused, good work ethic environment;

    - have a  willingness to commit to regular attendance, assessments, and personal growth

  • 3:45pm - 4:30pm - Warmup + PBT/ Pilaties 

    4:30pm - 5:30pm  - Jazz tecnhique and/or Jazz exam syllabus work 

    5:30pm - 6:30pm  Tap technique  and/or Tap exam syllabus work 

    6:30pm - 7:00pm  - Theory 

    7:00pm - 8:00pm - Student Elective (Non compulsory) : Acro/ Hiphop / Private lessons

    8:00pm -  warm down and finish 

  • Fees are all-inclusive and SDA College offers flexible payment options to support accessibility, including Payment plans. Some students may access VET in Schools funding through their education provider.

     

    Download the Info Pack or contact us directly for current pricing and payment options. 

  • Certificate I in Dance (CUA10120)
    Certificate II in Dance (CUA 20120) 

    Each certificate is a seperate, nationally recognised qualification, under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), developed in partnership with Empowerdance RTO 40397.

  • Students graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate I or II in Dance, as well as advanced technical precision, performance quality, and artistic versatility required for higher level training through recognised dance syllabus. 

    CUADAN111 - Develop foundation dance techniques

    CUAWHS111 - Follow safe dance practice

    CUAIND211 - Develop & apply creative industry knowledge 

    CUADAN211 - Develop basic dance technique

    CUADAN212 - Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

    CUAPRF211 - Prepare for live performances 

    CUAWHS211 - Develop basic level of physical fitness for dance performance 

    BSBCRT201 - Develop & apply thinking and problem solving skills

    For a full list of Course modules and outcomes, please download our INFO PACK

  • Part-time after school hours over one or two years, depending on student experience and progression

    Classes are held during QLD school terms.

    Students may also receive performance opportunities and guest workshops which may require additional time commitments. 

  • Entry is by audition or invitation and is best suited to dancers who: 

    - are a  minimum 12 years or older (example in Years 7 or 8 at school) 

    - have a minimum 2 years current dance training

    - are training in a Ballet syllabus and at least one other dance style

    - thrive in a focused, good work ethic environment;

    - have a  willingness to commit to regular attendance, assessments, and personal growth

  • 3:45pm - 4:30pm - Warmup + PBT/ Pilaties 

    4:30pm - 5:30pm  - Jazz tecnhique and/or Jazz exam syllabus work 

    5:30pm - 6:30pm  Tap technique  and/or Tap exam syllabus work 

    6:30pm - 7:00pm  - Theory 

    7:00pm - 8:00pm - Student Elective (Non compulsory) : Acro/ Hiphop / Private lessons

    8:00pm -  warm down and finish 

  • Fees are all-inclusive and SDA College offers flexible payment options to support accessibility, including Payment plans. Some students may access VET in Schools funding through their education provider.

     

    Download the Info Pack or contact us directly for current pricing and payment options. 

Movement.
Expression.
Technique.
Stagecraft.

Extend your

Join a boutique cohort of like-minded dancers ready for smarter, expertly structured training with highly experienced mentors and elite guest choreographers. Students train across multiple dance syllabus in a supportive, industry aligned setting, without glorifying burnout culture for young dancers. Our program blends strong technical focus, performance expression and age-appropriate progression alongside nationally recognised Cert I and Cert II of Dance qualifications.

 

Build confidence and technical strength while staying grounded in long-term, sustainable growth for when real world opportunity present.

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Studying your Cert in Dance at School but want access to our specialty program?  Ask us how!

Our goal is to develop not only exceptional performers but grounded, resilient artists who elevate the industry they enter.

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- Tracee Jensen, Director SDA College

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Personalised Training.

SDA College provides a boutique, capped-enrolment setting upholding our diligence to growing  dancers unique strengths.

Strong
Foundations.

Versatility, artistry, stamina and strong professional presence across multiple genres to maximise future opportunities.

Expert
Faculty.

Our college faculty are hand picked experts within their field who bring quality and industry currency to our students.

Professional Opportunities.

From live showcases to youth arts productions, students are given real -world performance experiences while studying.

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Our goal is to develop not only exceptional performers but grounded, resilient artists who elevate the industry they enter.

- Tracee Jensen, Director SDA College

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Curious? Have questions? Let's figure it out together.

Whether you're mapping out your dancer's next steps, or curious about what training looks like behind the scenes —we're here to help make things clear. No presure, just real people, stress-free talk and a chance to find the right fit together. We're just a mesage or phone call away.

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