We’ve tried to keep it a secret, but Lonely Planet listed Newcastle as one of its top ten hottest cities globally and now the whole world has embraced her charm.
Nature walks, beaches and bike tracks, arts projects, festivals and cultural events have also rejuvenated Newcastle’s five inner-city precincts, making this vibrant city an eclectic blend of bohemian arts, nature and surf culture.
With a population of approximately 55,000 and growing, Newcastle is the second largest city in New South Wales. Situated approximately two hours north of Sydney, on the New South Wales coast, Newcastle has a warm, temperate climate with warm to hot summers, cool winters and rainfall spread fairly evenly throughout the year.
We have all the benefits of a big city without the stress, offering easy access to shopping, beaches, entertainment and the Hunter Valley. It is far enough from Sydney to have developed its own unique identity and relaxed lifestyle, while being close enough to take advantage of the entertainment and performance opportunities Sydney offers.
Newcastle has the enviable reputation as the birthplace of national and international talent with a considerable number of locally trained dancers, singers, musicians and actors making their mark on the world stage.
One of Australia’s great historic theatres, the Civic hosts a wide range of concerts, musicals, plays, dance and other events all year round. Designed by famed 1920’s theatre architect Henry Eli White a ‘Spanish Baroque’ style, the grand marble foyer and staircase, terrazzo balcony, beautiful interiors and historic main auditorium chandelier, makes for a stunning and unforgettable experience. We are blessed each year to perform our end of year production in this incredible 1500 seat venue.
Local bus and train transport is reliable and widespread throughout Newcastle including a light rail network that runs the length of the Newcastle CBD. Students can catch the bus to local shopping centres, popular beaches and entertainment.
Boarding with the National College of Dance gives students the opportunity to attend the National College of Dance from interstate and regional Australia. Accommodation is available for students over 15 years of age and provides a collegiate and safe environment. At this time students are billeted with families local to NCD venue. If you are interested in training at NCD and require accommodation, please contact us to discuss.
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.
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