The Apollo Theatre School offers two NZQA approved & accredited inspirational courses for advanced standard students who wish to pursue a life in theatre:
Certificate in Preparatory Dance
Diploma in Musical Theatre
Students can achieve their maximum potential through the individually tailored timetables which cater to a range of abilities and skill levels in a variety of subjects, therefore allowing for full development of all students in all subjects.
A strong focus of the school is on audition preparation and external performance which helps prepare the graduates for this extremely competitive performance industry.
For those interested in a career in Teaching Dance – see the ATS Teacher Training Programme described below or download the information sheet here (pdf).
Certificate in Preparatory Dance |
This course enables students to improve their strength and extend their ability prior to auditioning for schools of international recognition. This exciting course is perfect for dancers who need a stepping stone year from after school tuition into full time training. Students follow individually tailored timetables and are fully supported in the selection of further training courses, the application and audition process. |
Level: 4 |
Certificate in Preparatory Dance Course Information (download pdf) |
Diploma in Musical Theatre |
This is a two year course with optional 3rd graduate year which aims to fully prepare students through practical and theoretical training for a professional career in musical theatre, performance, dance teaching and various other associated professions. |
Level: 6 |
Diploma in Musical Theatre Course Information (download pdf) |
*10 optional credits are available. **38 optional credits are available. |
All students are encouraged to broaden their employment opportunities by opting to study teaching qualifications along side their performance training. The American Jazz Dance Affiliation Junior and Intermediate Jazz Teaching Certificates are offered as optional courses of study within the Diploma in Musical Theatre. Following successful completion of the examinations, teachers can apply for full registration with the American Jazz Dance Affiliation.
For those interested in pursuing a career in teaching dance, or for those teachers who would like to up-skill the one year ATS Teacher Training Programme might be the best course of study.
ATS Teacher Training Programme
The Apollo Theatre School is proud to announce the exciting new Teacher Training Programme to be offered in 2009. The TTP is a one year, module based programme in which learners study core compulsory subjects (such as Anatomy and Class Planning & Management) as well as selected teaching subjects which will be available in a range of dance disciplines. For more information please download the information sheet or contact the school.
The Apollo Theatre School is looking for applicants who have either:
- Completed tertiary study in a performing arts or dance related subject
- Completed tertiary study and have relevant experience
- Experience as a teacher
- Other life experiences which relate and contribute to their application to the TTP.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in NZ.
Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis and will be required to audition for a place on the course. As The Apollo Theatre School is committed to producing graduates at a certain standard and skill level, an assessment of their personal ability in the relevant dance disciplines as well as an interview process are part of the application process.
Please note that there is a $100 application fee – full application information is included in the application form. Audition details will be sent upon receipt of complete application.
Although The Apollo Theatre School is an NZQA registered school, the Teacher Training Programme has only recently been developed and is not yet approved or accredited by NZQA.
Please be aware that while the school is NZQA approved and accredited, learners are unable to access government funded loans due to the fact that the school is a private training establishment (PTE) and therefore not government funded. The school has developed a strong link with the National bank who are able to offer a bank loan to learners of The Apollo Theatre School. Please contact us should you require further information.
For more information including fees and course costs please contact the school at apollotheatreschool@yahoo.co.nz or 09 475 6186.