Training Scholarships
ENTRY INTO YOUR DANCE TEACHING CAREER
In 2021, Shooting Stars will be offering Training Scholarships. These scholarships will be available to those teens that want to pursue a dance teaching career: those that are wanting to go further with their dancing and come out of the dance studio-based training with experience and a qualification in dance teaching through ATOD (Australian Teachers of Dancing). The program will be interview- and audition-based and limited places will be offered to those students who show a strong passion, drive and potential.
Junior Scholarship - 4 years
Ages 13+
For those students with some dance experience, with strong work ethic and motivation, who show great teaching skills potential and have sound technique skills across a range of dance styles.
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Ballet is a must to engage in and complete exams
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Another 3 styles of dance technique must be studied weekly, along with assisting a Preschool class
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2 styles of dance will be covered for no charge under the Scholarship Program
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Performance Troupe is compulsory
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By Year 3, Junior Scholarship students will be ready to study Teachers Programs under the ATOD (Australian Teachers of Dancing).
Senior Scholarship - 2 years
Ages 15+
For the more experienced dancer with ballet experience, showing strong teaching potential and technically confident.
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Ballet exams to be completed to Teachers level or Gold level
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A minimum of 4 styles of dance must be studied weekly, along with assisting in teaching classes and some studio administration tasks involved
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2 styles of dance will be covered for no charge under the Scholarship Program
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Performance Troupe is compulsory
At SSDA, we strongly believe that not all dancers want to be performers/dancers for their entire life. And having a teaching qualification doesn't always make great teachers. However, with SSDA's Training Scholarship Program, we feel that great teachers can be found and made with the right guidance and mentorship.
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Our Principal, Selena Atalla, has a Masters of Education in Dance/Drama and a strong passion for dance and performance. Selena's goal is that through the Scholarship Programs, we can make passionate and compassionate dance educators of tomorrow.