NCAT cultivates a vibrant atmosphere for student exploration and development, guiding artistic and technical skills for further education with tertiary institutions, TAFE institutions or specialist education providers.

A career in dance is possible as a performer, manager or dance teacher. Students can integrate a VET certificate in Dance within a VCE or VCAL syllabus. Students can also study VCE Dance.

Progressing from basic dance skills to specialising in a range of contemporary dance styles, explore rehearsal techniques, performances, choreography and manage all aspects of a professional dancer’s career. Learn to look after your body, work as a team and manage large events. Become an integral member of an award winning dance team.

In theatre, students creatively and imaginatively work in production roles with scripts from Ancient Greek, Elizabethan, Naturalism/Realism, Verbatim, Theatre of the Absurd and Epic Theatre. They study innovations in theatre production from pre modern and modern era and apply this knowledge to their own works.