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ONLINE/VIDEO AUDITIONS | SCIMM. DANCE PRE-PRO
Want to join the 2026 intake of Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional, Melbourne’s leading full-time contemporary training program for emerging professional artists?
If you're ready to train at an elite level, build a sustainable career in dance, and immerse yourself in a cutting-edge creative community, this is where it begins.
We’re looking for bold, committed dancers who are ready to push themselves in the next phase of their careers in a safe and nurturing environment.
Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional is a full-time course designed for dancers aged 16+, offering elite contemporary training supported by classical ballet and commercial foundations.
Alongside your Certificate IV & Diploma qualifications, you’ll gain:
Daily professional-level training across genres
Opportunities for performance, creation, and industry networking
Direct connection to Scimm. Dance Company
A tight-knit, innovative dance community in the heart of Melbourne
We’re looking to take on a select final group of dancers for our 2026 intake. If you're serious about your future in dance, don’t miss this last opportunity to audition.
APPLY NOW. Headshot upload required. We can’t wait to see your application!
REGISTER - SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH | AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF DANCE | 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Suitable for dancers ages 9+, the 2025 Scimm. Dance Scholarship Workshop is your chance to learn from top-tier choreographers, push your limits in a full-day workshop, and be seen by the Scimm. Dance team.
Across four dynamic classes, dancers will be considered for scholarships, cash prizes, and early placements to our 2026 programs including Platforms, Ascension, The Experience and Pre-Professional. With up to $20,000 in scholarships and prizes up for grabs, this is more than just a workshop, it’s your launchpad into next-level training.
SCHEDULE
10:00 - 11:15 AM | Ballet with Benedicte Bemet, Principal Artist with The Australian Ballet
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lyrical with Samuel Dominic
1:15 - 2:30 PM | Commercial/Jazz with Ben Scarmozzino
2:45 - 4:00 P | Contemporary with Scimm. | Scott Pokorny & Tim Barnes
4:00 - 4:30 PM | Awards
Spaces are limited. Bookings essential. We can’t wait to see you in the studio!
*Scholarships, placements, and prizes awarded at the discretion of the Scimm. Dance team. Final decisions communicated via email after the event. Prizes supported by our valued sponsors DanceSurance, Performance Medicine, Energetiks and Dance Informa.
AUDITION | ASCENSION TRAINING PROGRAM
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9TH | AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF DANCE
Level up your contemporary training with Scimm. Dance’s Ascension Training Program. Join us on 9 November for a free, in-person audition day at Academy of Dance (Malvern East). You’ll take classes across contemporary, ballet, lyrical, and commercial/jazz, meet our team, and be placed where you’ll grow most. Designed for dancers aged 8–19, Ascension runs Fridays during school terms and complements your home-studio training.
In 2026, dancers will have the exclusive opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals such as Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes alongside amazing industry teachers including Ashtyn Gloury, Bailey Glen, Courtney Livock, Daisy-Boo Allen, Dario Zanini-Sassani, Greta Stewart, Issy Fox, Kalli Dikeos, Kimmi Choi, Lori Favero, Melissa Pham, Monique Piccioli, Samuel Dominic, Tara Bajan and Tawhia McMath.
We can’t wait to see you at our next audition!
*Online/video submission are also available for those unable to attend on the day.
Master Your Technique
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional is a comprehensive full-time training course tailored to an elite pre-professional level in contemporary dance.
THE EXPERIENCE
A transformative six-week performance-based program that offers aspiring young dancers an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with Scimm. Dance Artistic Directors, Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes.
ASCENSION TRAINING PROGRAM
Our Ascension training offers weekly extension programs for committed young dancers aged 8 to 19 years who want to build their technique, creativity and knowledge of contemporary dance.
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