Australian Company of Performing Arts Academy

A South Australian First

Performing Arts High School | Secondary and Tertiary Qualifications | Pre-Professional Courses

Step inside ACPA Academy and experience what full-time performing arts training looks like.

Designed for students in Years 10–12, ACPA Academy offers a pathway into focused, pre-professional training across dance, vocal, musical theatre, commercial and performance.
Our Open Day gives prospective students the opportunity to train with our Academy instructors, tour the facilities, meet the current cohort and learn more about the 2027 course options available through ACPA Academy and Thebarton Senior College.
This is for performers who are ready to be challenged, supported and pushed further.
Auditions for the 2027 Academy intake will be available as part of Open Day.

ACPA ACADEMY

Transitioning students into the professional industry, ACPA provides a Performing Arts High School plus a variety of secondary and tertiary qualification options for South Australian artists. 

A performing arts institute that encourages the opportunity for students to follow their aspirations to become professional performers and/or teachers.

Our Courses

Performing Arts High School

Years 10, 11 and 12

CUA30320 CERTIFICATE III IN ASSISTANT DANCE TEACHING

Tertiary Entry Course

CUA40320 CERTIFICATE IV IN DANCE TEACHING AND MANAGEMENT

Pre-Professional Course

Founder | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

KIM GRANT-TAYLOR

kim grant-taylor

“It’s so important to see a dream become a reality. I’m so passionate about working alongside our students to ensure they have a long and successful career in the performing arts”

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

Students interested in the CUA40120 Certificate IV in Dance may be eligible to apply for funding (Participant Eligibility Criteria applies).

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