Syllabus

Introductory Dance Performance Course
in further recoginition of the high standard of training provided by The Graduate College of Dance, the importance of classical training in the younger years, and in response to demand from parents, we have introduced an Introductory Dance Performance Course aimed at providing training for younger students wanting to attend the College and our dance studio. The course is specially designed for students aged five to nine years.

RAD Exams
Preparation for RAD examinations is available at The Graduate College of Dance as an extra-curricular activity. For further information please contact the administration office on 9380 0551. Conditions apply.

The Graduate College of Dance Endorsed Ballet Programme
The Curriculum Council have endorsed The Graduate College of Dance: Classical Ballet Year 10, The Graduate College of Dance: Classical Ballet Year 11 and The Graduate College of Dance: Classical Ballet Year 12. Students at The Graduate College of Dance completing these programs can count this learning towards their senior secondary graduation certificate – the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).

In our modern dance studio, the Graduate College of Dance offers a comprehensive eight-year course in ballet classes and dance lessons for students from Years 5 to 12. The first three years focus on classical ballet technique, posture, creative dance and music, with pointe work introduced in the latter part of Year 6. Contemporary and Character dance commence in Year 8. Spanish dance and Repertoire are introduced at the beginning of Year 10, while Pas de Deux and fitness training are features of Years 11 & 12.

Theoretical Studies start in Year 8 and include History of Ballet, Anatomy, Music, Ballet Technique and Theatre Studies.

STUDY HOURS
Junior School

 

Introductory Dance Performance Course (IDPC
Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Saturday 9:00am 10:30am

 

Year 5 (Preparatory Level 1 & Level 1)
Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Monday 3.00pm 4.30pm
Wednesday 5.00pm 6.15pm
Friday 4:00pm 5:15pm

 

Year 6 (Level 2)
Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Monday 4.30pm 6:15pm
Wednesday 3:15pm 5:00pm
Friday 4:00pm 5:30pm

 

Year 7 (Level 3)

Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Monday 4.15pm 6.15pm
Tuesday 4.30pm 6.30pm
Thursday 3:00pm 5:00pm

 

STUDY HOURS
Senior School

Year 8 (Level 4)
Eight hours over five training sessions per week.

Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Monday 4.00pm 6.15pm
Tuesday 3:00pm 4:15pm
Thursday 4:15pm 6:00pm
Friday 4:15pm 6:15pm
Saturday 10:30am 12:30pm



Year 9 (Level 5)
Ten hours over five training sessions per week.

Weekly Timetable   
Day Start Finish
Monday 2:45pm 5:30pm
Tuesday 5:30pm 6:45pm
Thursday 4:15pm 6:45pm
Friday 4:10pm 6:30pm
Saturday 9:15am 1:45pm

 


Year 10 (Preparatory Level 6 & Level 6)
Twelve hours over five training sessions per week.
Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Monday 2:45pm 5:30pm
Tuesday 4:15pm 6:15pm
Thursday 4:15pm 6:45pm
Friday 4:10pm 6:45pm
Saturday 9:00am 1:30pm



Year 11 (Level 7)
Sixteen hours over five training sessions per week.

Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Monday 5:30pm 6:45pm
Tuesday 4:10pm 6:45pm
Wednesday 2:30pm 6:45pm
Friday 4:15pm 6:45pm
Saturday 8:45am 4:00pm



Year 12 (Level 8)
Sixteen hours over six training sessions per week.


Weekly Timetable
Day Start Finish
Tuesday 4:15pm 6:45pm
Wednesday 2:30pm 6:30pm
Thursday 4:15pm 6:45pm
Friday 4:15pm 6:45pm
Saturday 10:00am 4:00pm

 

 

(Disclaimer: Information correct as at 14th April 2012, but subject to change without notice)