Melbourne Academy of the Arts

Melbourne Academy of the Arts, located in Cheltenham, is widely recognised as one of Melbourne's leading ballet schools. With a strong commitment to inspiring the future of classical ballet and dance, the academy provides exceptional training and education to young dancers, preparing them for a professional career in dance.

At Melbourne Academy of the Arts, students benefit from comprehensive professional full-time ballet and after-school training programmes. The academy follows the renowned Russian Vaganova method of classical ballet training, which is considered the number one system of training for classical ballet worldwide. This method is known for its systematic and consecutive approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive the best professional ballet training available.

In addition to the rigorous training, Melbourne Academy of the Arts offers interstate and international ballet programmes, extracurricular activities, and world-class facilities. Students also have the opportunity to participate in professional full-scale performances, gaining exposure to international and national directors, teachers, dancers, and choreographers.

The academy has an impressive track record of success, with students being accepted, invited, or attending prestigious companies and schools for full-time or part-time vocational training, international competitions and finals, summer intensive programmes, and guest artist performances. Some of these include the Vaganova Academy, Royal Ballet School, Houston Ballet Academy, Zurich Dance Academy, and many more.

To adapt to the current circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, Melbourne Academy of the Arts has developed the Structured Isolation Training (SIT) Programme. This programme allows students to continue their learning and progress through the academy's comprehensive curriculum remotely. Recognising that students are already spending more time on screens due to homeschooling and online activities, the academy has created a unique programme to ensure a balanced and effective training experience for its students.

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