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SDA
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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.
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.
Our goal is to develop not only exceptional performers but grounded, resilient artists who elevate the industry they enter.
- Tracee Jensen, Director SDA College
Our goal is to develop not only exceptional performers but grounded, resilient artists who elevate the industry they enter.
- Tracee Jensen, Director SDA College
MEET YOUR
MENTORS
Studying your Cert in Dance at School but want access to our specialty program? Ask us how!
Ignite bridges the gap between regular studio classes and full-time industry training, taking dancers beyond the classroom into genuine industry experiences.
Purpose-built to balance school with an age-appropriate level of training, students experience live youth arts productions, professional digital media shoots, audition preparation, and career planning; making Ignite not just a certificate course, but a part-time platform for serious dancers aged 14+ ready to evolve into emerging artists.
Refine Your craft, Create Your
WOW-FACTOR
& establish Yourself as A serious contender.
Ignite bridges the gap between regular studio classes and full-time industry training, taking dancers beyond the classroom into genuine industry experiences.
Purpose-built to balance school with an age-appropriate level of training, students experience live youth arts productions, professional digital media shoots, audition preparation, and career planning; making Ignite not just a certificate course, but a part-time platform for serious dancers aged 14+ ready to evolve into emerging artists.
Refine Your craft, Create Your
WOW-FACTOR
& establish Yourself as A serious contender.
Certificate III in Dance (CUA30120)
Certificates are nationally recognised qualification, under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), developed in partnership with Empowerdance RTO 40397.
Points or Credits may go towards year 12 Certificate.
Students graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dance, as well as advanced technical precision, performance quality, and artistic versatility required for higher level training through recognised dance syllabus.
CUACHR311 - Develop basic dance composition skills
CUADAN331 - Integrate rhythm into movement activities
CUAIND311 - Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAPRF317 - Develop performance techniques
CUAWHS311 - Condition the body for dance performance
CUAPRF314 - Develop audition techniques
CUAMWB401 - Develop & implement own self care plan in the creative industries
CUAIND314 - Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAMUP311 - Prepare person appearance for performances
BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
For a full list of Course modules and outcomes, please download our INFO PACK
Part-time after school hours and one Friday per fortnight over one and a half years
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 14 years or older (example in Years 9 or 10 at school)
- have a minimum 3 years current dance training
- are training in a Ballet syllabus and at least two other dance styles
- thrive in a focused, good work ethic environment;
- have a willingness to commit to regular attendance, assessments, and personal growth
8:30am - Students arrive and prepair for their day
8:45am - 9:00am - role call, Intention setting for the day, and mindfulness
9:00am - 10:00am warm up, body conditioning, theory
10:00am - 10:30am - Lunch break
10:30am - 1:00pm - technical skills, stagecraft
100pm - 1:30pm - Lunch break
1:30pm - 2:45pm - audition prep, deportment
2:45pm - 3:00pm - recap, reflect
3:00pm - 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.
Not just
technique,
but
readIness.
Readiness
Ignite students gain next-level technical training alongside invaluable real-world performance experiences and industry exposure, while learning in a boutique environment supported by a faculty of renowned industry professionals to become the next generation of artists.
Students come away with a complete professional toolkit — from CV writing and portfolio creation to deportment, etiquette and stage presentation. Students graduate as versatile performers who stand out in auditions, impress casting directors, and transition seamlessly into full-time training or professional roles.
Not just
technique,
but
readIness.
Readiness
Ignite students gain next-level technical training alongside invaluable real-world performance experiences and industry exposure, while learning in a boutique environment supported by a faculty of renowned industry professionals to become the next generation of artists.
Students come away with a complete professional toolkit — from CV writing and portfolio creation to deportment, etiquette and stage presentation. Students graduate as versatile performers who stand out in auditions, impress casting directors, and transition seamlessly into full-time training or professional roles.
Certificate III in Dance (CUA30120)
Certificates are nationally recognised qualification, under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), developed in partnership with Empowerdance RTO 40397.
Points or Credits may go towards year 12 Certificate.
Students graduate with a nationally recognised Certificate III in Dance, as well as advanced technical precision, performance quality, and artistic versatility required for higher level training through recognised dance syllabus.
CUACHR311 - Develop basic dance composition skills
CUADAN331 - Integrate rhythm into movement activities
CUAIND311 - Work effectively in the creative arts industry
CUAPRF317 - Develop performance techniques
CUAWHS311 - Condition the body for dance performance
CUAPRF314 - Develop audition techniques
CUAMWB401 - Develop & implement own self care plan in the creative industries
CUAIND314 - Plan a career in the creative arts industry
CUAMUP311 - Prepare person appearance for performances
BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others
For a full list of Course modules and outcomes, please download our INFO PACK
Part-time after school hours and one Friday per fortnight over one and a half years
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 14 years or older (example in Years 9 or 10 at school)
- have a minimum 3 years current dance training
- are training in a Ballet syllabus and at least two other dance styles
- thrive in a focused, good work ethic environment;
- have a willingness to commit to regular attendance, assessments, and personal growth
8:30am - Students arrive and prepair for their day
8:45am - 9:00am - role call, Intention setting for the day, and mindfulness
9:00am - 10:00am warm up, body conditioning, theory
10:00am - 10:30am - Lunch break
10:30am - 1:00pm - technical skills, stagecraft
100pm - 1:30pm - Lunch break
1:30pm - 2:45pm - audition prep, deportment
2:45pm - 3:00pm - recap, reflect
3:00pm - 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.
MEET YOUR
MENTORS
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.
Our goal is to develop not only exceptional performers but grounded, resilient artists who elevate any industry they enter.
- Tracee Jensen, Director SDA College
Studying your Cert in Dance at School but want access to our specialty curated faculty? Ask us how!
Curious? Have questions? Lets 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.