Pre-Professional Performing Arts
Diploma of Professional Dance - Elite Performance (CUA51520)
Train for the spotlight, perform with confidence. Designed for elite, career-driven performers, the Pre-Professional Performing Arts program delivers an intensive, industry-focused training experience that reflects the demands of professional stage and screen careers.
This two-year, full-time program blends technical mastery, performance artistry, and industry immersion, preparing graduates for careers in commercial productions, cruise lines, and live entertainment industries.
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Course Name: Pre Professional Performing Arts 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: Priscilla Stavrou
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.
Jazz & Commercial Technique – High-energy, dynamic movement styles with a focus on precision, strength, and performance flair.
Theatrical Performance & Movement – Developing dance, acting, and expressive skills for stage and screen, with a focus on storytelling through movement.
Classical Ballet Foundations – Strengthening technique and control to enhance movement versatility.
Performance & Production – Participation in four fully staged productions per year, simulating real-world performance environments.
Industry & Career Preparation – Audition training, networking opportunities, and direct exposure to industry professionals.
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This Nationally Recognised Qualification is designed to equip dancers with elite technical skills and professional industry knowledge.
CUAACT411 Use acting techniques in performance
CUACHR511 Create and perform complex dance pieces
CUADAN413 Develop expertise in Jazz Dance Techniques
CUADAN512 Refine Ballet Performance skills
CUADAN515 Refine Contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN516 Refine Cultural dance techniques (TAP)
CUADAN517 Refine Dance Partnering techniques
CUADAN531 Refine Dance Technique
CUAIND412 Provide Freelance Services
CUAMUP511 Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
CUAPPR512 Develop Sustainability of own professional practice
CUAPRF420 Develop on camera performance skills
CUAPRF511 Refine Performance Techniques
CUAPRF513 Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment
CUAWHS413 Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development
CUAWHS511 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
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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Performance & Industry Intergration.
At Transit Dance, students don’t just train—they perform, refine their craft, and gain direct industry experience. The Pre-Professional Performing Arts program is designed to immerse students in real-world performance settings, ensuring they graduate with the confidence and skills to excel in the commercial, stage, and screen industries.
Throughout their training, students perform in eight full-scale productions per year, working with leading choreographers and directors to refine their artistry and stage presence. These productions replicate professional industry environments, preparing students for the fast-paced demands of live performance, theatre, and commercial dance.
In addition to stage work, students train in on-camera performance, equipping them with the skills needed for TV, film, and music videos. They also participate in exclusive masterclasses with internationally acclaimed industry leaders, gaining valuable insights into current trends and professional expectations.
Students further enhance their career readiness through audition training, industry networking, and external performance opportunities, allowing them to build real-world experience and industry connections before graduation. Each student also develops a professional portfolio, including audition reels, headshots, and career materials, ensuring they are fully equipped to step directly into the industry.
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
Career Outcomes.
Graduates of the Pre-Professional Performing Arts program are industry-ready, with the versatility and performance experience to excel in commercial dance, live entertainment, and theatre. Alumni have gone on to secure roles in major cruise lines, theme parks, touring productions, and commercial entertainment projects worldwide.
Many graduates have built successful careers as dancers, performers, and creative artists, appearing in musicals, international theatre productions, TV series, music videos, and live concert performances. With a strong focus on versatility and adaptability, Transit Dance alumni are in high demand across stage, film, and commercial entertainment industries.
With a training model designed to bridge the gap between education and professional employment, Transit Dance provides the foundation for a long and fulfilling career in the performing arts.
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.”
“Best decision I’ve ever made. The teachers are so invested in helping each student succeed and reach their career goals.”
“Transit helped me fall in love with different genres due the variety in training and became a more versatile dancer because of it.”
“I never imagined myself evolving so much as a dancer and person anywhere. Without Transit I would never have landed my dream job”
“My time at Transit prepared me to enter the industry as a professional and helped shape me into the performer I am today.”
