World Class Teachers
At the National College of Dance, our full time dance school students are surrounded by passionate and supportive world class teachers, all with the single goal of developing each dancer to their maximum potential and preparing them for a professional career in dance.
Nationally Accredited Full Time Courses
All NCD full time dance courses are nationally accredited and recognised, expanding the opportunities for students who choose to progress their career into University or alternative higher education institutions. What’s more, as an approved course, students may also be eligible to apply for Abstudy, Austudy or Youth Allowance for financial assistance.
100% Placement Of Graduates
No other full time dance school exceeds our success rate when it comes to professional placements of Diploma students. 100% of our student graduates receive placements in dance companies either in Australia or internationally every year. Discover where some of our full time students are right now.
“The best full time dance school in Newcastle for classical ballet, contemporary dance and jazz. You will not find a better studio, with better teachers anywhere in Newcastle.”
National College of Dance full time dance school expertly implements proven methods that train, support and transition dancers into successful full time dance careers all over the world.
Our full time and part time courses include:
We love supporting young dancers to achieve their dream of becoming full time professional dancers. Take the first step by requesting an audition or call our friendly staff to discover what opportunities are available to you. We are happy to answer any questions you have.
Our vision, shared by our team of exceptional staff, is to foster a healthy and creative culture with a training model that embraces excellence and the artistry of dance. We maintain a foundation of world-class training alongside pioneering and innovative full time dance programs that develop strong, creative and versatile dancers.
We are proud of our 100% placement record and invite talented and committed dancers to join our growing ranks of graduates enjoying diverse dance careers around the world.
National College of Dance Pty Limited is a recognised Registered Training Organisation offering nationally recognised training programs. We are regulated by the national body Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Registered Training Organisation Number 91281
CUA20120 – Certificate II in Dance
CUA30120 – Certificate III in Dance
CUA40120 – Certificate IV in Dance
CUA51520 – Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 – Advanced Diploma in Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA30920 Certificate III in Music
CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music
CUA50820 Diploma of Music
CUA30320 Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching
CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
The National College of Dance Junior Academy located in Newcastle NSW, offers dance classes in Ballet, Contemporary, and Jazz for students from 12 months old to Adults. Acrobatics, Pilates, Yoga and Body Conditioning are also available. Utilising the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi, our teachers are RAD trained.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.