In its quest to uncover the hidden talent of tomorrow’s First Nations dance artists, NAISDA Dance College has launched this year’s application and audition process for 2024.
With a rich history of nurturing and shaping the careers of renowned First Nations performers for almost 50 years, the college is calling upon educators and mentors to help it uncover hidden talent and discover Australia’s creative and cultural leaders of tomorrow.
“While many of our graduates have become household names in the dance and performing arts industry, we recognise that NAISDA may be less well known in some communities,” CEO Kim Walker said.
“That’s why we are reaching out to education providers, schoolteachers, Aboriginal learning and support officers, friends and families who play a crucial role in guiding young people’s paths.
“We invite them to spread the word about applying to NAISDA to help us bring the next generation of First Nations dance artists into the spotlight.”
NAISDA provides a unique pathway to further study.
It offers Australia’s only nationally accredited dance and performing arts qualifications specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The curriculum is developed, written, and delivered exclusively by NAISDA.
“We believe arts education is the most powerful way to change the world,” Walker said.
“NAISDA is shaped by the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and communities across Australia.
“It’s their performances, works, steps and sounds that power Australia’s creative economy and shape the future of Australia’s performing arts industry.”
Successful applicants will be invited to NAISDA for onsite auditions from October 3-5.
For auditionees who live 90 minutes or more from the college, ABSTUDY assistance is available to cover travel costs and NAISDA provides accommodation and meals during the audition period with the support of ABSTUDY.
The college prides itself on providing a supportive environment that allows students to thrive and achieve their goals, demonstrated by a completion rate double the national average in accredited vocational education and training.
“We understand that coming to NAISDA may be the first experience away from home for many students,” Walker said.
“Therefore, we build a secure, holistic community around them, to help ease anxiety and remove barriers to training.”
Applicants must be aged 16 or over.
For details go to www.naisda.com.au/apply
Applications will close on August 21.
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