The Studio of Dance Excellence (SoDE) offered within the Academy of Dance Industries aims to develop versatile dancers who are high skilled, socially responsible and ready for entry into Year 10, where students complete their Certificate IV in Dance among other accredited qualifications.
The specific aims of the SoDE are to develop the student's ability in the following:
Training in a vast range of dance styles and industries, including: Jazz, Contemporary, Showgirl, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, and Ballet
Training in related industries, including: Aerial and Acrobatic skills, Vocal, Speech and Drama, Camera skills, Production (sound, lighting and digital)
Performance and presentation skills
Solo, ensemble and partnering variations
Fundamental fitness, anatomical and nutritional principles
Tools for marketing and professional presentation
Mental resilience and life skills required for a working environment
SoDE is a specialist Dance Excellence Program therefore entry is not automatic or based on an enrolment catchment area. Applicant's will be shortlisted based on their submission within each of the below audition rounds.
Round 1
Applications for students entering Years 7, 8 or 9 in 2021 close on August 14 2020.
Register your Expression of Interest in attending Academy of Dance Industries.
If you would like to request a late application please contact the Academy of Dance Industries Director via email aodi@ormeauwoodsshs.eq.edu.au to make your enquiry.
Round 2
Successful Round 1 applicants are required to submit video footage of their dance ability. Footage should include the applicant's ability in either Ballet, Contemporary and/or Jazz.
Please note, this footage does not need to be professionally filmed.
Round 3
Successful Round 2 applicants are required to attend a live audition on October 16. This audition takes place on the Ormeau Woods SHS campus in front of a live panel. Within the individual audition, applicants are required to perform a solo dance piece and partake in a live interview. The panel will determine if the applicant is suitable to be accepted into the Academy of Dance Industries.
Notification of results for each round will be received within 10 working days of the closing date. Appeals against the panel's assessment of 'non-offer' are submitted to the school with 10 working days of receiving the letter.
If you have any further enquiries or would like a copy of our prospectus, please contact the Academy of Dance Industries Director via email: aodi@ormeauwoodsshs.eq.edu.au