Upper School Open Assessments
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Academy Studio Theatre, The Academy of Queensland Ballet
#Our Upper School students present their mid-year assessments, open to the public.
Ticket sales are now open for the Academy of Queensland Ballet’s Open Assessments, offering audiences a rare opportunity to see our Upper School students present their mid-year assessments and exams, in a performance setting. Held at the Academy of Queensland Ballet Kelvin Grove, the Open Assessments showcase Upper-level students performing examined and assessment work across subjects including Classical Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Pas de deux, and Character Dance.
An essential part of the Academy’s professional training pathway, these performances provide insight into the rigorous standards, artistry and versatility required of emerging dancers preparing for careers with leading ballet and contemporary companies. Join us in supporting these dedicated students as they prepare for their examinations and share a pivotal moment in their artistic development.
Price
Single Tickets
| All Tickets$5 |
Venue
Academy Studio Theatre
Gate 1/101 L'Estrange Terrace
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
Brisbane
Credits
Performances
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8.30 – 9.45am Level 1 Ballet Assessment
10 – 11.15am Level 2 Ladies Ballet Exam
11.30am – 12.15pm Level 1 Pas de deux Assessment
12.30 -1.30pm Level 2/3 Men Ballet Exam
1.45 – 3pm Level 3 Ladies Ballet Exam
3.15 – 4.15pm Level 2 Character Dance Assessment
9.00 – 10.00am Level 3 Ladies Pas de deux with Level 2 Men Assessment
10.15 – 11.15am Level 1 Character Repertoire Assessment
11.30am – 12.30pm Level 1 Character Dance Assessment
12.45 – 1.45pm Level 2 Pas de deux Assessment
2.00 – 3.00pm Level 1 Contemporary Assessment
3.15 – 4.15pm Level 2 Contemporary Assessment
4.30 – 5.30 Level 3 Contemporary Assessment
Our Upper School program is designed for students in academic years 10 – 12. The program combines a half-day of professional ballet training at the Academy and a half-day of academic studies at Kelvin Grove State College. This professional training program is comprehensively designed to develop students’ skills to the highest artistic and technical standards, offering three levels of intensive training in preparation for a finishing year in our Clark Pre-Professional Program or other pre-professional training programs nationally and internationally, in the pursuit of a career in a professional ballet or dance company.
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