Commercial
QCD's Pre-Professional Commercial Program is an intensive full-time training pathway, designed for driven dancers who are ready to elevate their training, expand their versatility, build meaningful industry connections, and develop the skills, mindset, and professional awareness needed to confidently pursue a career in the commercial dance and entertainment industry.
This dynamic program focuses on strong technical foundations, versatility, and employability—providing students with industry-relevant training, professional insight, and real-world performance experience to prepare them for the demands of the professional industry.
Students receive comprehensive training across a wide range of disciplines, including Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Aerial, Cabaret, Commercial, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Performance Coaching, Anatomy & Nutrition, and Performance Psychology.
Course
Duration
Qualification
Commercial
1 or 2 years (full-time)
CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course is by application, live audition and interview. Interstate and International applicants may apply via video upload or DVD submission.
1ST YEAR PROGRAM
CUA51520 Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CUAWHS413: Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development CUADAN519: Refine pointe work techniques (females) CUADAN517: Refine dance partnering techniques CUAMUP511: Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles CUAWHS412: Participate in gym and resistance training for performances CUAWHS411: Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning (males) CUADAN513: Perform repertoire for corps de ballet CUAPPR512: Develop own sustainable professional practice CUAPRF513: Prepare for performances in a competitive environment CUADAN518: Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques CUADAN512: Refine ballet performance skills CUADAN531: Refine dance techniques CUADAN432: Improvise advanced dance sequences CUAPRF511: Refine performance techniques CUADAN515: Refine contemporary dance techniques CUADAN511: Refine ballet techniques CUADAN512: Refine ballet performance skills CUAWHS511: Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
2ND YEAR PROGRAM
CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CUADAN610: Extend allied contemporary dance techniques at a professional level CUAIND601: Work professionally in the creative arts industry CUADAN602: Perform advanced classical ballet technique CUADAN508: Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques CUAPRF501: Refine performance techniques CUAWHS501: Maintain a high level of fitness for performance CUADAN501: Refine ballet techniques CUADAN502: Refine ballet performance skills CUADAN505: Refine contemporary dance techniques CUADAN601: Perform Dance Repertoire at a Professional Level CUADAN603: Extend Ballet Technique to a Professional Level CUADAN604: Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level CUADAN607: Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level CUADAN608: Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level CUAPPR502: Develop own sustainable professional practice CUAWHS602: Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment CUAWHS601: Apply advanced gym and weight training to ballet CUADAN618: Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level
Pre-Professional Commercial Faculty
Welcome from Adam Robins
– Head of Pre-Professional Commercial
Welcome to QCD’s Pre-Professional Commercial Program — where individuality, versatility, and creative expression take centre stage. Our program is designed to prepare dancers for the dynamic world of commercial performance by building strength, confidence, and adaptability across multiple genres. Under the guidance of industry-experienced mentors, students gain the technical skill and professional mindset required to thrive in today’s fast-paced entertainment industry. Anna Johnston – Commercial Jazz/Technique Claire Owen – Cabaret/Technique Maryanne Nucifora – Commercial Jazz/Technique Amira Mollenhauer – Commercial Jazz Jess Briskie – Commercial Jazz/Technique Danica McKenzie – Commercial Jazz/Groove Brittney Boucer – Lyrical Amelia Waller – Contemporary Amanda Pollock – Tap Montanna Stoneman – Aerial Yue-Shi (Tony) – Ballet Karen Donovan – Ballet Victor Smith – Ballet Dana Paige Coles – Commercial Jazz Ashleigh Voss – Commercial Jazz Kate Carey – Pilates Adrian Burke – Strength and Conditioning Chanthalah Webster-Tight - Physiotherapist Lee-Anne Ebert – Dressmaker
