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1 Pre-Professional Year 2020 Prospectus “The transformation I’ve experienced this year has been incredible. I feel excited and confident to take on more.” Telea Jensen Pre-Professional Year 2019
Contents 2 About Sydney Dance Company 3
About Sydney Dance Company 03
Message from Rafael Bonachela 04
Artistic Director,
Sydney Dance Company
About Sydney Dance Company’s 05
Pre-Professional Year
Linda Gamblin 06
Course Director
Omer Backley-Astrachan
Course Coordinator
Course Details 07
Sydney Dance Company is a national and international Sydney Dance Company has its origins in a group
Focus Areas and Term Dates 08 touring Company and has appeared on the great
dance stages of the world, from Sydney Opera House
founded in 1969 by dancer Suzanne Musitz.
Soon known as The Dance Company (NSW), from
in Australia, to The Joyce Theatre in New York, 1975–1976 the Company was directed by Dutch
Accreditation 09 Shanghai Grand Theatre and Théâtre National de la
Danse Chaillot, Paris.
choreographer Jaap Flier, before the appointment of
Australian choreographer Graeme Murphy in 1976.
Course Fees 11 Sydney Dance Company is a not-for-profit organisation
and is funded by the Australia Council for the Arts
Sydney Dance Company has been led since 2009
by Spanish-born Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela.
and Create NSW. Actively creating and touring new The Pre-Professional Year course was launched in
Training Team 12 work under the Artistic Directorship of Rafael
Bonachela, the Company maintains an ensemble of
2014. Now in its seventh year, the course continues
to provide pre-professional dancers opportunities to
17 exceptional dancers. Programs of dance include train intensively with Australia’s leading choreographers
Alumni 13 works by Bonachela and by guest choreographers
including Antony Hamilton, Alexander Ekman, Gideon
and teachers, as well as pivotal international guest
artists, in a world-class professional environment.
Obarzanek, Melanie Lane and Gabrielle Nankivell
Attributes of a Pre-Professional Dancer 16 as well as collaborations with the Australian Chamber
Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and
with composers 48nord and Ezio Bosso.
How to Apply 17
@SydneyDanceCo ↑ Photo by Erik Sawaya. Dancers: Nicholas Caldwell, Eugenie English, Lillian Grant, Brielle
sydneydancecompany.com De Thomasis, Charlotte Hoppe-Smith, Taite Williams & Jacinta Janik
Message from Rafael Bonachela 4 About Sydney Dance Company’s 5
Artistic Director, Pre-Professional Year
Sydney Dance Company
Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year with industry leaders engaging with the course
provides exceptional training for the next generation provides a unique opportunity for aspiring professional through workshops, masterclasses, choreographic
of contemporary dance professionals. As one of the dancers aged 18 years and over to experience full- developments, artist talks and live performances.
most recognised and respected contemporary dance time training with Sydney Dance Company. Driven This allows for an extraordinary opportunity to
companies in Australia, it’s wonderful to be able to by Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, Sydney Dance network with prominent members of the performing
connect with young dancers and provide invaluable Company is at the forefront of contemporary dance arts industry.
training, knowledge and professional experience so in Australia and internationally. Being amongst this
aspiring dance artists can launch fruitful careers in the professional environment on a daily basis provides Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year offers
performing arts industry. the pre-professional dancers with invaluable insights CUA60113 Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite
into the life of a professional dancer while gaining Performance) over two years, and CUA50113 Diploma
As a dancer and choreographer, I know how important a wider, well-informed perspective of the industry. of Dance (Elite Performance) if completing one
it is to have the best training opportunities available year. Both nationally recognised qualifications are
in order to reach your career goals. Sydney Dance The Pre-Professional Year is designed to encompass delivered through an auspice arrangement with the
Company is proud to be at the forefront of Australian the full scope of professional dance training and Australian Teachers of Dance Limited (RTO 31624).
dance and the Pre-Professional Year will allow you to focuses on advanced technical skills and somatic
develop your skills to the highest artistic and technical practices while highlighting collaboration, inclusivity “Creating an environment that allows dancers to develop
standards alongside our professional company. and empowerment through every aspect of the course. an understanding of their own individuality and creative
Sydney Dance Company’s artistic staff will guide you expression, within the wider community, is intrinsic to
throughout the year supported by an outstanding The dancers train as an ensemble and work with the education outcomes of Sydney Dance Company.
team of choreographers and educators. Their diverse over 35 national and international contemporary With high support the creative voice is heard.”
expertise and teaching methods will encourage you choreographers, dance artists and educators each
to discover your own direction as an artist. year. These exceptional industry specialists share Linda Gamblin
their knowledge and skills in a co-creative environment Head of Training, Sydney Dance Company
I’m looking forward to working with the dancers of and offer their expertise and unique movement
Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year in
2020 as they develop into exceptional professionals.
philosophies abundantly. This rich exchange places
the program at the heart of the global dance community ↓ Photo by Jhuny-Boy Borja
Whether it’s as performers, choreographers, teachers Dancer: Claire Abaijah-Griffin
or creatives there are endless possibilities and we can’t
wait to explore them with you.
“With sophisticated technique, authentic movement
and a strong sense of the artist within, Pre-Professional
Year graduates are brave and generous when working
within the contemporary dance industry.”
Rafael Bonachela
Artistic Director, Sydney Dance Company
“I have been so fortunate to be involved with dance
companies worldwide for over 30 years. It is so important
for a young dancer to develop the skills necessary
for a successful career within an immersive ‘company
environment’. Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-
Professional Year is a unique experience in Australia.”
Darcey Bussell DBE
Patron, Sydney Dance Company
↗ Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director.
Photo by Pedro Greig
Linda Gamblin Omer Backley-Astrachan 6 Course Details 7
Head Of Training Course Coordinator
“I am eager to mentor young people through the “I am inspired to be working with the next generation Pre-Professional Year Dancers
exploration of dance while encouraging personal and of dance professionals as they emerge into the world Ranging from 18–24 years the Pre-Professional Year
professional development. I am passionate about of dance. It’s important for me to encourage young dancers are a blend of high school leavers, full-time
uncovering the spirit of a group environment, allowing artists to explore their own voice, and then use it loud dance students, university graduates and everyone in
space to strengthen their authentic and confident self. and clear, taking an active role in the world in which between. The deliberate spectrum of age cultivates
Only then does technical brilliance transpire.” we live. I see it as my purpose to guide young dancers respect, mindfulness, maturity and the acceptance
as they embark on their professional careers feeling of a variety of diverse back stories. This reflects the
Linda Gamblin (nee Ridgway) trained with the Royal inspired, empowered and curious.” industry and emulates a company-like environment.
Ballet School in London and went on to perform
principal roles in ballets such as Romeo and Juliet, Omer Backley-Astrachan is a NSW-based dancer Learning Environment
Coppelia, Nutcracker, La Fille Mal Gardee, and Beauty and choreographer. Originally from Israel, Omer With over 35 national and international industry
and the Beast while working with The Australian has worked extensively overseas with an array of Linda Gamblin, Head of Training specialists each year, analytical and critical thinking
Ballet, The Royal Ballet London, National Ballet of choreographers and dance companies such as is developed to process and manifest the wealth
Portugal and Sydney Dance Company. Kamea Dance Company, Kibbutz Contemporary of knowledge, ideas and expertise. The 1–3 week
Dance Company 2, Idan Cohen Dance Company, duration of each workshop or choreographic
Linda has worked with contemporary choreographers Jerusalem Dance Theatre, Jerusalem Ballet, Maya development expands technical skills and the self-
such as Michael Clarke, Meryl Tankard and Graeme Levi, and Rotem Tashach. leadership required in a co-creative working space.
Murphy and has performed works by Jiri Kylian, Maurice The focus on collaboration nourishes inclusivity
Bejart and Jerome Robbins. Her career has seen her In 2014 Omer relocated to Australia where he based within the group and strengthens the efficacy of the
travel extensively throughout the world with highly himself as an independent artist. He has worked individual. Being introduced to a variety of creative
successful tours to Europe, UK, Asia, USSR and the and collaborated with Australian and international processes and teaching styles cultivates emotional
United States. artists such as Kay Armstrong, Dean Walsh, Marina intelligence, maturity and technical precision.
Abramović and Nick Cave. In 2018 Omer was appointed
In 1989 Linda represented Australia competing in Course Coordinator for Sydney Dance Company’s Sydney Dance Company instigates and reinforces
the VI International Ballet Competition at the Bolshoi Pre-Professional Year where he mentors and guides Omer Backley-Astrachan, mental and emotional wellness daily with all
Theatre in Moscow, winning the Moscow Music the next generation of dance creatives in Australia. Course Coordinator employees and students. Support and coaching is
Magazine Award for most popular dancer. Linda was offered in building resilience and a strong self-care
also the recipient of Australia’s Young Achievers As an artist in residence Omer’s choreographic works regime allowing for a professional and inclusive
Award, Arts Category for her dancing (1989). have materialised through the support of various working and learning environment. All fulltime students
arts organisations such as Bundanon Trust, BrandX, and fulltime employees have access to Sydney
As well as an extensive professional career as a dancer, FORM Dance Projects and Catapult Dance. His Dance Company’s Employment Assistance Program
Linda is a passionate dance educator. Through works have performed in venues and festivals both in Balance, where qualified psychological counselling
studying and teaching Pilates mid-career, she Australia and overseas such as Carriageworks, PACT, and coaching can be accessed free of charge.
developed a keen interest in the body and attained Sydney Fringe Festival, Fringe World Festival, Suzanne
her Level 3 Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology Dellal Centre, Tel Aviv Summer Dance Festival, The Course Accreditation
whilst teaching Pilates in the UK. She has since Lock-Up Gallery Newcastle and Bondi Pavilion. Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year offers
further developed her knowledge with courses and two nationally recognised training qualifications*
workshops on the muscular and skeletal systems and An established educator with over 10 years of through a specialised curriculum tailored to global
biomechanics. Together, with continued professional experience, Omer teaches pre-professional and industry standards. These qualifications will provide
development on mindfulness, mental health, self- professional dancers delivering masterclasses and you with essential tools for an ongoing sustainable
care and resilience, this knowledge has become an repertoire workshops in festivals and academic career in dance.
integral part of Linda’s teaching practice. institutions such as The Jerusalem Academy of
Music and Dance (Jerusalem), Chung-Ang University Pre-Professional Year dancers will complete CUA50113
(Seoul), Viva Dança Festival (Salvador Bahia), Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) over the course
Contact Festival (Singapore) and now within Sydney of one year, and CUA60113 Advanced Diploma of
Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year. Dance (Elite Performance) if continuing for 2 years.
Dancers will also receive Sydney Dance Company’s
Pre-Professional Year Certificate of Graduation.
* Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional
Year offers CUA50113Diploma of Dance (Elite Diploma and Advanced Diploma dancers work together
Performance) and CUA60113 Advanced in a shared learning environment. With a maximum
Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) through of 26 dancers each year, the Pre-Professional Year
Linda holds the qualifications Diploma of Dance Teaching and an auspice arrangement with the Australian dancers learn together through a holistic training and
Management (CUA50313), Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
(TAE40110), First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
Omer holds the qualifications Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
(CUA40110), First Aid Certificate and Mental Health First Aid Certificate. Teachers of Dance Limited (RTO 31624). assessment framework, made up of five key focus areas.
Focus Areas and Term Dates 8 Accreditation 9
Focus Areas All focus areas are delivered through highly practical iploma of Dance
D dvanced Diploma of Dance
A
sessions with a typical day including morning (Elite Performance) CUA50113 (Elite Performance) CUA60113
I – Industry: Investigating current trends and industry technique classes (yoga, ballet, contemporary Delivered over one year Delivered over two years
infrastructure will focus the dancer on becoming job- technique, Pilates), guest workshops (improvisation
ready by implementing a critical and entrepreneurial techniques, repertoire) and choreographic development. CUAWHS401 Apply movement and behavioural BSBCRT402 Collaborate in a creative process
approach in shaping the future of dance. principles to physical conditioning
Term Dates 2020 CUACHR601 Create choreography for stage and
II – Technique: Cultivating sceptical and empirical CUACHR501 Create and perform complex screen
enquiry into a variety of contemporary and classical Term 1 3 Feb – 9 April (10 weeks) dance pieces
techniques will develop a deeper understanding of how CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied
awareness drives sophisticated, deliberate movement. Term 2 27 April – 3 July (10 weeks) CUACHR403 Develop choreography skills contemporary dance techniques
III – Conditioning: Personal and physical development, Term 3 20 July – 25 Sept (10 weeks) CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional
self-efficacy and resilience are brought to the contemporary dance techniques practice
forefront of training. This focus area includes injury Term 4 12 Oct –18 Dec (9 weeks)
prevention, applied anatomy and physiology, along CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional CUAWHS602 Develop techniques for maintaining
with nutrition and wellbeing. practice resilience in a competitive environment
IV – Choreography: Exploring creative-play, CUAIND401 Extend expertise in specialist creative CUADAN610 Extend allied contemporary dance
choreographic skills, and scored and structured fields techniques at a professional level
improvisation, will enhance leadership skills to work in
a professional co-creative collaborative environment. CUADAN402 Improvise advanced dance sequences CUADAN604 Extend ballet performance skills to a
Studio showings of works-in-progress occur regularly professional level
throughout the year. CUAWHS403 Incorporate movement anatomy
and nutrition principles into skill CUADAN603 Extend ballet technique to a
V – Performance: Developing rehearsal and development professional level
performance processes and protocols will enable
the dancer to produce professional outcomes. CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance perfor-
Redefining success and achievement will deepen performance mance skills to a professional level
understanding of what it means to be a contemporary
performer. 2020 will conclude with a season of CUAPRF503 Prepare for performance in a CUADAN607 Extend contemporary dance technique
commissioned choreographic works and Sydney
Dance Company repertoire at Carriageworks, Sydney. ↓ Photo by Erik Sawaya competitive environment to a professional level
Dancer: Isaac Clarke CUADAN502 Refine ballet performance skills CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for
performance
CUADAN501 Refine ballet technique
CUAMPF602 Manage stagecraft aspects of
CUARES501 Refine conceptual understanding of performances
dance
CUADAN601 Perform dance repertoire at a
CUADAN505 Refine contemporary dance technique professional level
CUADAN507 Refine dance partnering technique CUADAN605 Perform pas de deux at a professional
level
CUAPRF501 Refine performance technique
CUARES501 Refine conceptual understanding of
CUAFIM501 Source funding for projects dance
CUADAN507 Refine dance partnering technique
* Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional
Year offers CUA50113 Diploma of Dance CUARES601 Research and apply concepts of live
(Elite Performance) and CUA60113 Advanced performance practice
Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) through
an auspice arrangement with the Australian CUAFIM501 Source funding for projects
Teachers of Dance Limited (RTO 31624).
“The Pre-Professional Year is like a
metamorphosis. It enables the artist
10 Course Fees 11
to strip back to a beginner's mind and,
in the process, exposes a vulnerability
and channel for their individual voice.”
Allie Graham
Pre-Professional Year Graduate 2016
Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year
course fee is $14,750.00 (no GST is charged) per year
of training. Once accepted you will be required to
confirm your position within 21 days of receiving the
letter of offer.
Schedule of fees as follows:
Deposit at acceptance. (Non-refundable) $1500
Enrolment Fee. (Non-refundable)
7 January 2020 $1250
Term 1 (Instalment)
31 January 2020 $1500
Term 1 (Instalment)
28 February 2020 $1500
Term 2 (Instalment)
24 April 2020 $1500
Term 2 (Instalment)
22 May 2020 $1500
Term 3 (Instalment)
17 July 2020 $1500
Term 3 (Instalment)
14 August 2020 $1500
Term 4 (Instalment)
9 October 2020 $1500
Term 4 (Instalment)
6 November 2020 $1500
Total $14,750
From January 2020 until course completion, all Pre-
Professional Year dancers are offered complimentary
membership to attend Sydney Dance Company’s adult
open classes in a variety of dance styles free of charge.
Scholarship opportunities
Sydney Dance Company offers a limited number of
scholarships thanks to generous support provided by
private donors. Dancers who are eligible can apply for
a scholarship for financial assistance towards their
fees. This is a means-tested, competitive application
process for those who have accepted the offer to
attend Sydney Dance Company’s Pre-Professional Year. ← Photo by Erik Sawaya
Dancer: Maddison Weiley
Training Team 12 Alumni 13
Training Team Guest Teachers/Choreographers in 2019 Alumni
Sydney Dance Company celebrates our
Linda Gamblin Head of Training Adelina Larson Alejandro Rolandi Pre-Professional Year graduates entering the industry
including ballet, conditioning, Andrew Batt-Rawden Carl Sciberras in a broad spectrum of employment. Our aim is to
mentoring and coaching Cloe Fournier Dean Walsh empower young dancers as they embark on their
Fiona Jopp Josh Mu own unique journey, be it within the realm of
Omer Backley Course Coordinator Juliette Barton Kay Armstrong contemporary dance or outside of it. Sydney Dance
-Astrachan i ncluding improvisation, Lauren Langlois Leah Marojevic Company’s Pre-Professional Year alumni have gained
and choreographic skills Lee Serle Lee-Anne Litton employment with the following contemporary dance
and methodologies Marnie Palomares Melissa Toogood companies, productions and independent directors:
Petros Treklis Richard Cilli
Charmene Yap Rehearsal Associate Sam Young-Wright Shane Carroll Australian Dance Theatre (Adelaide)
including contemporary Sue Healey Thomas Bradley Ballet Junior De Geneve (Geneva, Switzerland)
dance technique and Sydney Victoria Chiu Zachary Lopez Bangarra Dance Theatre (Sydney)
Dance Company Repertoire, Chunky Move (Melbourne)
mentoring and coaching Cirque du Soleil (Montreal, Canada)
Crystal Pite/Kidd Pivot performances (Perth)
Yoga and somatic mentoring
Jolie Brook International Guest Artists in 2019 with STRUT DANCE
Dance North (Townsville)
Ingrid Shaw Pilates and injury Alvin Rangel-Alverado Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company (Frankfurt, Germany)
rehabilitation coaching Company Dancer from Crystal Pite / Kidd Pivot DV8 Lloyd Newson (London, England)
Company Dancer from Hofesh Shechter Company Eileen Kramer (Sydney)
Dr Sallie Grey Psychology and counselling Idan Cohen Expressions Dance Company (Brisbane)
Kristin Alleyne Force Majeure (Sydney)
Kate Weir Nutrition and wellness Sade Alleyne Fresco Dance Company (Tel Aviv, Israel)
Pepa Ubera ITDansa (Barcelona, Spain)
Tamas Moricz Ivan Perez (Heidelberg, Germany)
When in residence, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, Vangelis Legakis Kristina Chan (Sydney)
Rehearsal Director Chris Aubrey and members of Martin del Amo (Sydney)
Sydney Dance Company’s professional ensemble deliver Moulin Rouge (Paris, France)
classes, workshops and repertoire. Pre-Professional Narelle Benjamin (Sydney)
Year dancers are scheduled on a roster system to Ochre Dance Company (Perth)
attend morning classes with the professional ensemble Omer Backley-Astrachan (Sydney)
when they are in residence. Opera Australia (Sydney)
Poetic Disaster Club (Den Hague, Netherlands)
Punchdrunk Maxine Doyle (International)
Sara Black (Sydney)
Shaun Parker & Company (Sydney)
Stephanie Lake Company (Melbourne)
Strut Dance (Perth)
Sydney Dance Company (Sydney)
Sydney Experimental Arts Ensemble (Sydney)
The Farm (Gold Coast)
Theo Clinkard & Company (Brighton, England)
Wayne McGregor Dance Company (London, England)
West Side Story (New York City, USA)
↓ Next page: Photo by Gez Xavier Mansfield ↗ Photo by Gez Xavier Mansfield
Dancer: Jacinta Janik & Charlotte Hoppe-Smith Dancer: Holli Di Nardo & Alex Borg14 “Sydney Dance Company's
Pre-Professional Year encouraged me
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to develop an intrinsic, self-reflexive
attitude. A disposition that has given
me the necessary tools to evolve as an
artist–and a person–every day.”
Maxine Carlisle
Pre-Professional Year Graduate 2016Attributes of a 16 How to Apply 17
Pre-Professional Dancer
An interest in developing into forward-thinking Enthusiasm to collaborate with a diverse peer group The first round of Pre-Professional Year auditions will Privacy Settings
creative individuals with increased practical skills and as part of a creative process. be an online application process that includes a Please comprehend the privacy settings of the
techniques. video submission. Successful first round applicants video-sharing medium you choose. Sydney Dance
n interest to develop further knowledge, skills,
A will be invited to a second round in-person audition Company does not have control or authority over
Dedication to the process of refining technique, self- technical abilities and problem-solving techniques . at Sydney Dance Company Studios, 385 Wattle Street, these mediums. Settings can be changed so that
efficacy and efficiency. Ultimo, NSW, 2007 on Monday 16 September 2019 videos can be viewed with a private link only.
Cultural and contextual awareness. between 9am and 6pm.
ommitment, motivation and passion in relation
C Alternatively, audition video footage can be uploaded
to the arts, entertainment and related industries and to Commitment to articulate and communicate ideas Audition Requirements to a USB and sent via post to:
the study of contemporary dance. clearly. Sydney Dance Company encourages applications 2020 Pre-Professional Year
from diverse backgrounds with different experiences Sydney Dance Company
agerness to explore collaborative processes and
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choreographic developments. turning at least 18 years in the year of enrolment Sydney NSW 2001
and demonstrate competency in classical and
Willingness to work creatively and imaginatively. ↓
Photo by Pedro Greig contemporary dance technique. It is recommended
Dancer: Aidan Daley applicants be competent in written and spoken Location
English however support and adjustment to learning Sydney Dance Company Studios
can be offered. 385 Wattle Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007
Applications Open: Monday 1 July 2019 BROADWAY INT. WENTWORTH
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Video Footage
Video footage is required for the first-round If further advice or information is required, please
audition and needs to be submitted via the online don’t hesitate to get in touch. fulltime@
application form. Please include 2× video links sydneydancecompany.com or call (02) 9258 4804
in the online application form; one contemporary
dance and one classical ballet. Each video should
showcase technical strengths, knowledge and sense
of creative interest.
Please ensure:
• The video is clear and watchable. This video
can be taken using your smartphone and
does not need to be edited to a professional
standard.
• Form-fitting rehearsal attire.
• The video is of a solo performance and not Sydney Dance Company is supported by:
as a group.
The videos are best viewed via YouTube or Vimeo.
Avoid using file sharing links (Dropbox / Google Drive Sydney Dance Company is assisted by the Australian Government
through the Australia Council, its arts funding advisory body.
/ One Drive) if possible as these can delay viewing.Front cover photo by Erik Sawaya Dancer: Telea Jensen All information in this prospectus is subject to change without notice.
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