Admissions

The Russian Choreographic Academy (RCA) provides students with artistic and academic studies that allows for optimal development and growth of the student in both dance and formal education.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do you audition?

All students, Australian and International, will be required to audition live – with the exception of certain International students who may supply a recorded audition at the discretion of the Principal.

Applicants will be informed of their audition date upon receipt of their application form.

To obtain an application form, please Contact Us.

Where will students attend regular school?

Students who are still undertaking an academic program have a choice of school they attend or may study via correspondence.

The highly respected Camberwell High School is the predominant academic provider for students attending the Academy (RCA).

Camberwell High School students enjoy considerable success in international and national academic competitions.

Co-curricular opportunities include public speaking, active participation in their excellent music program via the school’s orchestra, bands and ensembles, in dramatic and musical productions, intra and inter-school sport excursions, tours, camps and overseas trips.

Excellent opportunities exist in the school for students at all levels to be leaders and success of all kinds is celebrated.

A wide range of subject choices are available to students attending Camberwell High School and these choices will be discussed upon successful acceptance to both the Russian Choreographic Academy (RCA) and Camberwell High School.

What fees are involved?

Fees available upon request. Please Contact Us.

What are the facilities at the Academy (RCA)?

The Academy (RCA) contributes to an optimum level of professionalism and comfort for faculty and students.
There are 4 fully professional studios with sprung wooden floors, Tarkett, full length mirrors, barres, together with heating and cooling and numerous dressing-rooms.

In addition to the professional and spacious dance studios, the RCA provides its students with facilities to ensure their artistic success.
With its fully equipped Recreation and Study Room a stimulating educational environment is provided.

Located centrally and close to both train and tram, the RCA is easily accessible by both private and public transport.

What about accomodation?

All students who require accommodation assistance are given various options when it comes to their living arrangements.

Students below 15 years of age:
These students are required to live with a blood relative, legal guardian, or approved RCA family, and preferably within the local parameters of Camberwell High School.

Students 15 years of age and above:
These students may be placed into a home-stay arrangement and have available to them a range of options that will be coordinated by Camberwell High School (in the case of students also pursuing their academic studies) or directly through the Academy (ABA).

One of the participating partners is Homestay Direct who have a ten year history of caring for students and helping them to adapt to their new surroundings.

At all times, the student’s needs and requirements are paramount and we pride ourselves on ensuring that everything possible is done to match student situations with their host family.

For general information on living in Melbourne refer to: Living in Melbourne.

Where do I contact you for more information?

Please email us at: [email protected] or use the form below.

Artistic Studies

The Russian Choreographic Academy (RCA) offers the most gifted dancers the opportunity to study the pure Russian method of dance that has produced amazing performers such as:

According to the level of the student, the artistic studies include elements such as:

Classical Ballet Technique
Pointework
Repertoire
Partnering
Character Dance
Historical Dance
Acting
Solo Work
Musical Appreciation
Contemporary
Conditioning and Pilates
Stretching

For a complete list, please refer to the following:

Part-Time Ballet Tuition (Non-School Hours)	Full-Time Ballet & Academic Tuition	Professional Tuition
Students Aged 9-12 years	Academic Years 7-12	Approximately 16+ Years
Russian System Years 1-2	Russian System Years 3-7	Russian System Years 6-8
Classical Ballet Technique	Classical Ballet Technique	Classical Ballet Technique
Historical Dance	Historical Dance	Historical Dance
Conditioning	Conditioning	Conditioning
Stretching	Stretching	Stretching
	Pointework	Pointework
	Repetoire	Repetoire
	Pas de Deux	Pas de Deux
	Character Dance	Character Dance
	Acting	Acting
	Solo Work	Solo Work
	Musical Appreciation	Musical Appreciation
	Contemporary	Contemporary

For a complete list, please refer to the following:

Part-Time Ballet Tuition (Non-School Hours):

* Students Aged 9-12 years
* Russian System Years 1-2

Students at this level study a modified range of subjects:
* Classical Ballet Technique
* Historical Dance
* Conditioning
* Stretching

Full-Time Ballet & Academic Tuition:

* Academic Years 7-12
* Russian System Years 3-7

Students at this level study the full range of subjects:
* Classical Ballet Technique
* Pointework
* Repetoire
* Pas de Deux
* Character Dance
* Historical Dance
* Acting
* Solo Work
* Musical Appreciation
* Contemporary
* Conditioning
* Stretching

Professional Tuition:

* Approximately 16+ Years
* Russian System Year 6-8

Students at this level study the full range of subjects:
* Classical Ballet Technique
* Pointework
* Repertoire
* Pas de Deux
* Character Dance
* Historical Dance
* Acting
* Solo Work
* Musical Appreciation
* Contemporary
* Conditioning
* Stretching

The Russian Choreographic Academy is an approved VCE VET Dance Certificate 2 in Dance CUA20111, Provider.

VCE VET Dance is a certificate 2 in Dance. It is a pre-vocational course and will
prepare you to audition for further (tertiary) training in dance as a teacher, performer or choreographer. The course gives you a taste of what the industry is like so that you can work out if you want to pursue dance as a career.

If you enrol in this course you will learn:

Technique & performance skills in 2 or more dance styles (you can specify your dance styles).
All about the Dance industry
How to prepare for dance performances
Industry special OHS and safe dance
Communication skills

Contribution to ATAR Score
2 solos (one in each dance style) contribute 50% to your ATAR score and school assessed coursework contributes the other 50%.

Possible Dance Styles on Offer: