Pre-Professional Contemporary
Diploma of Professional Dance - Elite Performance (CUA51520)
Train like a professional, perform like a leader. Designed for elite, career-driven dancers, the Pre-Professional Contemporary program provides an intensive, industry-focused training experience that mirrors the demands of professional company life.
This two-year, full-time program integrates technical mastery, artistic innovation, and industry immersion, preparing graduates for careers in leading contemporary dance companies, international festivals, and interdisciplinary creative collaborations. In addition to performance training, students develop strong choreographic skills, fostering their artistic voices and preparing them for careers as creators and movement directors.
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Course Name: Pre Professional Contemporary Pathway
Qualification: CUA51520 - Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)*
Duration: 2 years (full time)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Head of Dance: Jayden Hicks
Deputy Head: Lachlan Hall
Location: Transit Dance - Brunswick, VictoriaDownload your FREE Prospectus here to learn more.
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This program develops highly skilled, versatile, and industry-ready dancers through a curriculum balancing technical excellence, creative exploration, and professional preparation.
Advanced Contemporary Technique – Mastering floorwork, partnering, and expanding movement vocabulary.
Choreography & Improvisation – Developing an artistic voice through composition, movement research, and storytelling.
Classical Ballet Foundations – Enhancing control, technique, and adaptability for contemporary movement.
Performance & Production – Engaging in four staged productions annually to simulate professional company work.
Industry & Career Preparation – Participating in mock auditions, networking, and industry placements.
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This Nationally Recognised Qualification is designed to equip dancers with elite technical skills and professional industry knowledge.
CUAWHS413 Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development
CUAWHS511 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
CUADAN432 Improvise Advanced dance sequences
CUADAN517 Refine Dance Partnering techniques
CUADAN518 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques
CUAPRF420 Develop on camera performance skills
CUADAN515 Refine Contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN512 Refine Ballet Performance skills
CUADAN531 Refine Dance Technique
CUAIND412 Provide Freelance Services
CUAMUP511 Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
CUAPRF513 Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment
CUACHR511 Create and perform complex dance pieces
CUAFIM511 Source funding for projects
CUAPPR512 Develop Sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPRF511 Refine Performance Techniques
This Nationally Recognised Qualification is delivered through an auspice arrangement with COSAMP (RTO #41549).
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Upcoming Auditions:
Early Audition: Sunday 13th April 2025 (Early Audition)
Main Audition: Sunday 15th June 2025 (Main Audition)
Video Submission & Trial Class Audition: Available AnytimeCourse Intakes:
July 21, 2025 (Midyear Intake)
February 2, 2026 (Main intake)Download your FREE Prospectus here to learn more.
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Entry to this course is by Application, Audition and Interview. Auditions take place every two months and consist of technique, choreography and interview components, conducted by Transit Dance directors and core faculty. Video Auditions and Trial Classes are also available on a case by case basis.
For more information, or to receive an application pack, register your details here.
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Career Outcomes.
Graduates of Transit Dance are industry-ready, equipped with the technical ability, performance experience, and professional connections to thrive in the dance industry. Many secure contracts with renowned contemporary dance companies, including Sydney Dance Company, Chunky Move, and Stephanie Lake Co., as well as theatre productions and commercial entertainment projects in Australia and internationally. Others establish careers as choreographers, movement directors, and creative collaborators, shaping artistic projects across festivals, film, theatre, and independent productions.
With a training model that bridges education and professional employment, Transit Dance provides the skills, industry exposure, and creative foundation for a long and successful career in the performing arts.
Elite Faculty & Mentorship.
Transit Dance faculty are more than just educators—they are active industry professionals, choreographers, and directors shaping the future of dance and theatre. Our small student-to-teacher ratio ensures personalised mentorship and tailored artistic development, allowing students to learn directly from those working at the forefront of the industry.
Every faculty member brings real-world experience into the studio, offering insights into current industry trends and professional expectations. Whether training with a renowned choreographer, rehearsing under a director’s guidance, or developing artistry alongside leading educators, students receive an education that extends beyond technical training, preparing them for lifelong careers in the performing arts.
Just some of the companies our faculty have been employed by
Performance & Industry Integration.
At Transit Dance, students don’t just train—they perform, create, and connect with the industry from day one. Our programs are designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience, ensuring graduates transition seamlessly into professional careers. With performance at the core of our training model, students gain invaluable stage time, artistic versatility, and direct industry exposure.
Throughout their training, dancers participate in eight full-scale productions each year, working alongside esteemed choreographers, directors, and artistic mentors. These performances replicate professional company environments, preparing students for the intensity and demands of the industry. Students also engage in exclusive masterclasses with internationally recognised industry leaders, offering insight into current trends and expectations within the professional dance world.
In addition to performance opportunities, students develop skills in choreography, composition, and movement direction, preparing them for artistic leadership roles within professional companies, independent projects, and commercial collaborations. Industry secondments and internships further expose students to career pathways beyond the stage, equipping them with the tools to step confidently into the professional world as both performers and creators.
Ready to start?
We value the application process as one of the most important steps in becoming a part of our community. Let us help you start the process by sending you an application pack with all the relevant information, dates and forms.
Step 1: Follow the link below to register for an APPLICATION PACK and one of our experienced team will be in contact with you.
“The best decision I’ve ever made.”
“I am so grateful for my time at Transit. The incredible training and ongoing mentorship has been instrumental to my success in the industry.”
“The contemporary dance courses at Transit Dance have given me so much more than just training. It has given me a platform to nourish and develop my artistic endeavours.”
“Transit gave me a space to feel at home and accepted. It gave my artistic voice a platform and provided me with the necessary tools to excel in the field since graduating.”
“Transit is just an amazing space where everyone’s individual movement is really encouraged. Beautiful facilities. Amazing studios. It feels like another home.”
