2011 FULLTIME AUDITIONS Auditions for our Fulltime Professional Development Course 2011 will be held on Sunday 15th August, 2010 Please see below for full details and to download the course prospectus and application form.

Patrick Studios Australia Professional Dance Training 4/40 Green Street Prahran, Victoria 3181 Australia Phone: 03 9529 8221

Patrick Studios Australia (PSA) is now one of the most recognized performing arts institutions in Australia and currently the biggest fulltime dance-focused performing arts institution in Victoria.  Patrick Studios Australia is a young studio but has already made its mark on the industry.  Our graduates are seen in all major productions across Australia and abroad and are recognized as being trained from a more athletic and physical standard than has been seen in this country for a long time.   In 2011 PSA is excited to broaden its educational scope by offering a Fulltime Music Theatre Course, directed by one of Australia's leading musical theatre choreographers, Andrew Hallsworth.  Building on the school's strong dance reputation and complimenting it with intense drama and vocal training, Andrew Hallsworth and Patrick Studios Australia will provide a unique Music Theatre Course aimed at preparing students for a successful career in the Entertainment industry.   Having worked in the theatre industry for more than 20 years, spanning all three theatre capitals of the world, Andrew Hallsworth is thrilled to partner with Todd Patrick and Patrick Studios Australia to launch the new course in 2011.   Andrew has won a Green Room Award for Best Choreography and Helpmann Award Nominations for literally every show that he has choreographed, the latest being The Drowsy Chaperone for The Melbourne Theatre Company and The Boy From Oz for The Production Company.   Drawing on Andrew's experience as a choreographer in Australia, London's West End and Broadway this cutting-edge course will expose students to industry leaders who will teach and prepare them for the Musical Theatre and Acting worlds that await the next company of talented and vibrant young entertainers.   ALL of the teachers in the course are currently working in many areas the theatre industry and their passion and willingness to get the next generation polished and ready for action is our commitment.   Acceptance in to the course is by audition only.   Patrick Studios Australia offers a limited number of scholarships directly to students and in association with Bendigo Bank.  The scholarships are only for students who come to the scheduled audition.  Scholarships will be offered after the student accepts his/her position and announced at the commencement of the course (deposit fees are not included in the scholarship amount).  Students wishing to apply for a scholarship are asked to prepare an essay stating their current financial situation, an explanation of what they wish to achieve from the course, and a focussed explanation of their career goals and aspirations.   Feedback The faculty of teachers continually liaise with the Directors of Patrick Studios Australia to follow the individual progress of each student.  Students have a number of core teachers who develop technique and undertake regular assessments whilst gust teachers offer a variety of styles. Workshops and Performance Students perform throughout the year for producers, directors, choreographers, and leading experts within the Entertainment Industry.  Workshops of new musicals by leading Australian writers are a strong component in the course, exposing students to the writing process of new works.  Performances also include a mid-year vocal showcase and an end-of-year showcase in conjunction with the fulltime dance school as well as a full-scale musical production at the end of the year. Support and Welfare Patrick Studios Australia treats the welfare, health and safety of its students as a priority.  Students have access to the Director and Studio Manger to discuss in confidence any problems arising form their studies. Qualifications Required Mature minded students are required to possess a very strong grounding in vocal and acting training with a basic understanding and knowledge of dance. Curriculum Subjects covered in the curriculum include: Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tap, Drama, Music Theory, Group and Private Vocal, Fight Training, Audition Workshop, Dialect/Accent Coaching and Repertoire.  A one-hour private vocal lesson every week during term with one of our vocal clinicians is included in the annual course cost.  Master classes are held throughout the year incorporating all aspects of the industry, with instruction from current industry professionals and international guests.   Students are assessed vocally twice per term in preparation for auditions.  Additionally, the curriculum is supplemented and supported by yoga and Pilates components that encourage core muscular strength and support for mobility, flexibility and injury prevention.  We also offer an osteopath onsite, for an additional small fee, to assist in rehabilitation and injury prevention. Teaching Staff Drama Colette Mann, Chrinsten O'Leary Music Theory David Wisken Fight Training Chris Kemp Ballet Jason Duff, Terese Power, Oleg Timursin Dialect/Accent Leith McPherson Tap Rebecca Anderson Musical Theatre Andrew Hallsworth, Tanya Mitford Singing Melissa Langton, Emma Callaghan, David Wisken Dance Technique Todd Patrick, Amanda Stone Regular motivational lectures by working industry professionals including Robyn Arthur who comes with over 25 years of experience in professional theatre and equity, and Alex Rathgaber, Australia's newest leading man in musical theatre. The school is supported by Clover Agency & Events, our in-house talent agency, run by Simone Goodwin who has extensive experience in the entertainment industry both locally and internationally.  All students will be represented by Clover Agency while training at PSA, however students will only be submitted for auditions or booked for events if deemed ready by PSA and Clover personnel.  Kissing Bee Productions is another sister company of PSA and is a vehicle for producing original works created by Todd Patrick.  In 2010, Kissing Bee Productions launched its premiere production, Ooh La La, a European-style cabaret which toured Victoria. Fee Structure The total cost for the PSA Fulltime Music Theature Program in 2011 is $9,350 (including GST).  In order to secure your position a deposit of $1,000 is due on December 1, 2010.  Please note this deposit is non-refundable.   Fees may be paid upfront or on the first day of each term.  The per term fee is $2,087.50. Housing & Accommodation Assistance in finding appropriate accommodation is available upon request.  There is a large range of rental properties located close to the studios.  For further information, please contact Patrick Studios Australia on (03) 9529-8221.

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