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Star Academy Performing Arts
Star Academy Performing Arts is a South Australian Performing Arts Institute
established in 2011. Director Jenna Boffa's passion for the Performing Arts and
education inspired her to open Star Academy and create a place where children
can learn and grow through a shared love of performing. Star Academy offers
training for children and teenagers in all facets of the performing arts including Jazz,
Tap, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Musical Theatre, Acting
and Singing.
In 2015 Star Academy became a Registered Training Organisation offering Nationally
Recognised Training in Dance to students who are in secondary school. Currently
Star Academy offers Certfificate II, III and IV in Dance.
As of 2017 Star Academy be offering SACE Dance Stage 1 and Stage 2. We are very
excited to be able to help our students achieve their goals in their Academic careers
while also providing a challenging and intensive dance program.
Star Academy provides a safe and encouraging learning environment. All of our
classes are taught be qualified and experienced dance teachers and all staff
members have National Police Checks and there is a First Aid officer on the premises
at all times. Our SACE and VET programs are delivered by qualified teachers and
students are able to receive 1-on-1 support whenever required.
Star Academy's 2017 prospectus provides a detailed guide to our Education
Programs offered and the requirements for entry and successful complesion of the
programs. Enrolment for 2017 is now open so enquire today to secure your place!
SACE DANCE Pg -2
VET Dance Pg-9
Elite Program Pg -12
CSTD Exams Pg-13
Our Team Pg - 14
Contact Pg -15
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SACE Dance at Star Academy
As of 2017 Star Academy will be delivering SACE Dance Stage 1 and Stage 2. This program
will be taught alongside our VET Dance programs so that students will be issued with a
Nationally Recognised Qualification as well as the completion of a full year SACE subject.
SACE Dance is offered to students from year 10 to year 12. Below is an outline of the learning
content and assessment requirements for SACE dance at Star Academy.
Classes for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Dance will be held on Thursday night at Star Academy.
Stage 1 students must also take 1 ballet class and 1 dance class in any other dance genre
(eg jazz, hip hop, tap or contemporary). Stage 2 students must take 1 ballet class, 2 dance
classes in any other genres (eg jazz, hip hop, tap or contemporary) and complete 1 term or
assistant teaching with an intermediate or lower age class.
STAGE 1 - YEAR 11 Stage 1 Dance at Star Academy is a full year subject which is combined with Certificate II in
Dance.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 4.30 - 6.30PM
+ 2 TECHNIQUE CLASSES PER WEEK. PLEASE SEE WWW.STARACADEMY.COM.AU
FOR FULL SCHEDULE.
CONTENT
Stage 1 Dance is a 20-credit subject taken over a full year. It consists of four areas of study:
Technique
Composition
Performance or Presentation
Response
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ASSESSMENT
Assessment Type 1: Technique
Students will be assessed on their technique in 2 separate 90 minute classes. They will
participate as members of a group in a structured technique class, in which they
demonstrate the use of technical skills as a tool for communication and expression,
appropriate to the dance genre studied.
Assessment focuses on the development of physical skills such as posture and alignment,
placement, coordination, control, balance, flexibility, and strength, as relevant to the
specific dance genre. This area of study provides students with opportunities to gain
technical expertise as a means of developing expression, rather than as an end in itself.
Assessment Type 2: Composition
Students will complete 2 separate composition tasks. The composition(s) should be
approximately 1 minute each and involve exploration and innovation through:
manipulating movement in space, time, and energy
devising movement based on a specific idea or theme
developing movement by working through a process of improvisation, selection, and
refinement.
The creation of original dance material is the essence of this area of study. Students
reflect critically on their own work and the work of others. Students are encouraged to
keep a journal of the processes involved in this area of study in preparation for
extended studies at Stage 2
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Assessment Type 3: Performance
For a 20-credit subject, performers are assessed on a total of 7 to10 minutes of dance work,
either in one performance or in two performances of 3 to 5 minutes each.
This area of study is intended to give students an overview of the process of creating and
presenting dance. Students are also given opportunities to review and evaluate the
processes and outcomes.
Assessment Type 4: Response.
This area of study aims to expand students’ knowledge and understanding of dance as an
art form. It enables students to gain skills in research, analysis, review, and reflection and
apply arts-specific terminology in the communication of thoughts and ideas. For a 20-credit
subject, two responses are required. One response should be based on historical
perspectives and the other should be based on a contemporary issue in dance. The
response should focus on the contribution that dance makes, or has made, to the life of a
community or cultural group. A response should be a maximum of 800 words if written or a
maximum of 5 minutes if oral, or the equivalent in multimodal form.
PRICING:
$340 per term for Thursday SACE workshop 4.30 - 6.30pm.
$170 per term for each technique class.
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STAGE 2 - YEAR 12
Stage 2 Dance at Star Academy is a full year subject which is combined with Certificate III in
Dance.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY 4.30 - 6.30PM
+ 2 TECHNIQUE CLASSES PER WEEK. PLEASE SEE WWW.STARACADEMY.COM.AU FOR FULL
SCHEDULE.
Stage 2 Dance is a 20-credit subject that consists of the following three areas of study:
Skills Development (choreography, technique, and a folio based on either the
choreography or the technique study)
Dance Perspectives
Group Production
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Type 1: Skills Development (50%)
This assessment type consists of three equal parts:
Choreography of up to 4 minutes that can comprise up to three separate dance
pieces if the student prefers — for example, one 4-minute piece, or two 2-minute
pieces, or three one minute and 20-second pieces
Technique: comprising a videoed technique demonstration class
Folio: a process-based evaluation of either the choreography or the technique. This
may include research and investigation into areas such as safe dance practices, body
conditioning, anatomy and kinesiology, cross training, and injury prevention.
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Students choreograph one or more original and innovative works for solo, duo, trio, or larger
group performance, or dance(s) specifically for film. The choreographic work(s) should be
designed to demonstrate an understanding of the elements of choreography and the ability
to translate ideas into movement. The choreographer is not required to perform in his or her
own work(s). The choreography is expected to contribute one-third of the assessment in skills
development.
Part 2: Technique
Students participate as members of a group in one structured technique class, in
contemporary, jazz, classical, tap, or break-dance genre. The class should run for
approximately 1 hour, during which students demonstrate an understanding of the
appropriate skills relevant to the genre.
A videoed demonstration of a range of dance material is required. Technique is expected to
contribute one-third of the assessment in skills development.
Part 3: Folio
The purpose of the choreographic or technique folio is for the student to provide evidence of
support and backup material used throughout the:
process of choreographing their final work(s) (along with an explanation and analysis of the
choreographic process used by the creator)
or
development of the chosen technique and selected areas of research (along with an
explanation and evaluation of the processes of developing the technique).
The aim of the folio is to provide detailed evidence that the choreographic or technical
processes have been planned, researched, and approached with a goal in mind, and with
thorough review, reflection, and evaluation.
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In the folio students provide evidence of their achievements and progress in all facets of their
choreographic work or development of a technique, at regular intervals throughout the
program of study. A section on review, reflection, and evaluation should be included as part
of the folio. Students’ reviews, reflections, and evaluations may be documented in written
form, which may include interviews or references to poetry or prose; visual form, which may
include photographic material; or multimedia form.
It is expected that the folio will be presented using a variety of media. The submitted folio
should be a maximum of 1500 words or the equivalent in visual or multimedia form. The folio is
expected to contribute one-third of the assessment in skills development.
Assessment Type 2: Response (20%)
Students undertake research into dance perspectives — the works, practice, and issues from a historical period and/or a contemporary period. They analyse and interpret these perspectives, and give informed opinions on the focus of their research.
Students can undertake:
either
two responses. One response should be based on research into a topic from Part 1: Historical
Perspectives, and the second response should be based on research into a topic from Part 2:
Contemporary Issues.
Each response should be a maximum of 1000 words if written or a maximum of 6 minutes each for an oral presentation, or the equivalent in multimodal form.
or
one in-depth response on one topic from either Part 1: Historical Perspectives, or Part 2:
Contemporary Issues, or one topic that spans both Part 1: Historical Perspectives, and Part 2:
Contemporary Issues.
One in-depth response should be a maximum of 2000 words if written or a maximum of 12
minutes for an oral presentation, or the equivalent in multimodal form.
For this assessment type, students provide evidence of their learning primarily in relation to
the following assessment design criteria:
knowledge and understanding
presentation and communication
analysis and evaluation.
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EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Assessment Type 3: Performance (30%)
Students are assessed on one of the following: a dance performance; a choreographic work;
a presentation of one or more off-stage roles chosen from the list in the area of study.
Dance performers are assessed in a group production, with time on stage of approximately 15
minutes. All performers must be seen in a solo, duo, or trio capacity for at least 1 minute
consecutively. This may occur within group choreography.
PRICING
PRICING:
$340 per term for Thursday SACE workshop 4.30 - 6.30pm.
$170 per term for each technique class.
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Star Academy VET Dance
RTO# 41106
In 2015 Star Academy became a Registered Training Organisation accredited by the Australian
Skills Quality Authority to delivery nationally recognised training. Star Academy is currently
registered to deliver CUA20113 Certificate II in Dance, CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance and
CUA40113 Certificate IV in Dance. We are extremely proud to be one of the only Registered
Training Organisations in South Australia delivering these qualifications.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) at Star Academy provides students with a pathway
towards a future career in the Performing Arts or Performing Arts Education. The programs we
deliver provide dancers with training in dance technique, performance skills, choreography,
stage craft, anatomy, health and nutrition. Courses combine a practical and performance
element where students will be assessed during class or on stage as well as a theory component
which includes written workbooks and assignments.
At Star Academy we believe in providing students with a well rounded education that equips
them with the skills they require to pursue a career in the Performing Arts. Students are also able
to earn SACE credits towards Stage 1 and 2. CUA20113 Certificate II in Dance can earn up to 50
SACE credits towards Stage 1 (Year 11) when the course is studied fulltime and CUA30113
Certificate III in Dance can earn up to 60 credits towards Stage II SACE (Year 12).
Our qualifications are offered as fulltime programs which are delivered in our studio. Each
course has a set number of contact hours required and students have options to choose
electives they wish to study.
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CUA20113 Certificate II in Dance
Students will focus on dance anatomy, technique, choreography and performance. The
course when taken full time is delivered over 1 year split into four 10 week terms coinciding
with the school year. Students will have 4 contact hours per week plus workshops in the school
holidays:
Theory Workshop: Thursday 6.15 - 7.15pm
3 Electives (choose from any advanced or intermediate classes in the following
genres):
o Jazz
o Tap
o Ballet
o Contemporary
o Hip Hop
CUA30113 Certificate III in Dance
This qualification gives students a more in depth understanding of stage craft and
opportunities to perform and choreograph. The course when taken full time is delivered over 1
year split into four 10 week terms coinciding with the school year. Students will have 6
contact hours per week plus workshops in the school holidays:
Theory Workshop: Thursday 6.15 - 7.15pm
4 Electives (choose from any advanced or intermediate classes in the following
genres):
o Jazz
o Tap
o Ballet
o Contemporary
o Hip Hop
o Musical Theatre
o Acrobatics
1 hour of assistant teaching to be allocated by Star Academy VET coordinator
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CUA40113 Certificate IV in Dance
Certificate IV in Dance at Star Academy has been designed for students who have
completed their schooling and are working towards a career in performing or teaching. This
program requires the student to have an in depth knowledge of dance theory and technique
across all genres as well as skills in choreographing, teaching and planning for performances.
The course when taken full time is delivered over 1 year split into four 10 week terms coinciding
with the school year but can also be studies part time over 2 years. Students will have 6
contact hours per week plus workshops in the school holidays:
Theory Workshop: Thursday 6.15 - 7.15pm
5 Electives (choose from any advanced or intermediate classes in the following
genres):
o Jazz
o Tap
o Ballet
o Contemporary
o Hip Hop
o Musical Theatre
1 hour of assistant teaching/teaching under supervision to be allocated by Star
Academy VET coordinator
VET Program Coordinator - Danielle RIddiford
All enquiries about Vocational Training at Star Academy should be directed to Danielle
Riddiford the Coordinator of VET Dance at Star Academy. Danielle has a Masters Degree in
Teaching, a CSTD Teachers Certificate, Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
1 hour of assistant teaching to be allocated by Star Academy VET coordinator
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Elite Program
Star Academy's Elite Program is a company of elite level dancers who are invited to join by
successful audition. There are currently 4 Elite Teams and these groups of dancers undertake
a rigorous technique training and performance schedule. Elite Team members are selected
because of their high technique standard and performance ability.
Mini Elite - Age 8+
Intermediate Elite - 11 - 15
Advanced Elite - 15+
Hip Hop Elite - 13+
Elite Team members will participate various performance opportunities throughout the year
including:
CanDance for A Cure (Adelaide Entertainment Centre)
CanDance Competitions
SASDS Dance Competitions
Carnevale
Corporate Events
Private and Public functions (weddings, parties, fairs etc.)
Star Academy End of Year and Mid Year Productions
Elite Teams become role models for the school therefore their behaviour must be
impeccable. All Elite members will undertake 4 hours of Elite Class every week which is
comprised of Dance Troupe, Singing, Acting, Exams and Ballet. They will also need to do
another Ballet class during the week to keep their technique to a high standard.
Students who are interested in Auditioning for an Elite team should enquire today and ask
about how this can be combined with their SACE or VET training.
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CSTD Exams
Star Academy is a member of the CSTD (Commonwealth Society of Teacher's of Dancing).
We teach the CSTD syllabus with exams and assessments available in Classical Ballet, Jazz
and Tap. Exams are not compulsory for any of the students other than Elite Teams.
The CSTD Syllabus is a progressive program which allows students to be able to develop
technical expertise in each genre as appropriate to their age and experience.
To be eligible to be entered into an exam, students need to undertake a exam class as well
as a regular class in that subject area. For example, if they would like to do a jazz exam - they
will need to do the jazz exam class and a regular jazz class. There is an entry fee for every
exam taken set by the CSTD.
It is the teachers discretion whether the student will be allowed to sit their exam. We feel it is
in the best interest of the student to only be allowed to sit the exam if we think they will pass.
The time and dates of exams are scheduled by the CSTD Board not by Star Academy,
therefore it is possible that the exams may be on a school day, and this may mean that
students need to take a day off school to sit the exam. Exams are usually held in August
however, we will not know the date until mid June - early July. If there are dates in
July/August where you are unavailable please let staff know as soon as possible so we can
request our exam not be on that day. There is also an entry fee set by the CSTD which varies
depending on the level and length of the exam.
For students wishing to undertake CSTD exams, successfully completing certain levels can
earn SACE credits. It is at the SACE Board and the CSTD's discretion as to how many credits
are awarded, so if you would like more information please contact Star Academy and we
will enquire about your eligibility.
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Kristy Burns – Institute Principal
Kristy began her performing arts education in Adelaide at the age of two. She competed in
a variety of dance competition systems and completed Dance and Theatrical exams while
performing in Musical Theatre shows throughout Adelaide. After studying drama at Flinders
University, Kristy relocated to Sydney to attend Brent Street Performing Arts School as a full
time student. Whilst in Sydney, she began working professionally in commercials, corporate
dance, comparing gigs and musical theatre. In 2001, Kristy was a cast member at Universal
Studios, Japan where she performed as a singer, dancer and street actor for 3 years.
Returning to Adelaide, Kristy has choreographed for many corporate jobs, TV pilots, original
productions, pantomimes, nightclubs, opening ceremonies and events including the "Tour
Down Under". Kristy is passionate about inspiring her students to follow their dreams and strive
for excellence in dance and performing.
Jenna Boffa – Creative Director
Jenna is the founder of Star Academy and is the creative director. With over 15 years of
performing arts education, Jenna's passion and determination for performing and teaching
has led her to fulfil her dream of opening an Institute. The Academy caters for students who
desire to pursue a career in entertainment or simply to have fun and get fit. Jenna found a
passion for hip hop whereby she has participated and choreographed in award winning
routines on an international scale. Her love of drama has ensured she participated in
pantomimes and other various activities around South Australia. While currently studying a
University degree in Law and Business, Jenna strives for excellence in ensuring her students
have access to the best performing arts education in the industry.
Daniellle Riddiford - SACE and VET Coordinator
Danielle has studied dance for over 20 years completing her examinations in the CSTD and
Cecchetti Syllabi. She completed her Masters of Teaching in 2013 and now oversees the
Vocational Training and SACE department at Star Academy.
Star Academy has an impressive faculty of resident and guest choreographers, for more
information see our website.
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Star Academy
100 Grote Street Adelaide 5000
Enter Bowen Street Next to Bus Station
8211 9384
www.staracademy.com.au
www.staracademy.com.au
@staracademy_adelaide
Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/StarAcademyAdelaide
Creative Director
Jenna Boffa
0402 742 178
Academy Principal
Kristy Burns
8211 9384
SACE and VET Coordinator
Danielle Riddiford
8211 9384
Opening Hours
Monday 4:30-8:30pm
Tuesday 10:30-8:30pm
Wednesday 10:30-8:30pm
Thursday 10:30-8:30pm
Friday 10:30-2:00pm
Saturday 8:30- 3:30pm
Sunday CLOSED (Unless for rehearsals or parties)
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