Why CDA is Different
The ultimate ballet home for quality training & positive culture.
Correct training from day one
- We offer prestigious assessment & qualification pathway options
- Personalised coaching that creates long term potential
- Unique methodology that develops strong foundations + habits
- We invest in teacher training to ensure methodology & training is consistent
Culture that actually supports you
- We host free 'CDA Culture Days' to chat through topics: motivation, nutrition & mindset in the ballet world
- Regular parent communication & coach + parent interviews for overall development
- Competition & Audition CDA guides to guide you on timelines of auditions
We honor our students hardwork & award:
- CDA Etoile Leader: receives free ballet shoes, uniforms, leotards & is student voice for the Academy
- CDA Deux of the Year: Wins $1000 cash
Our International connections
- Training aligned with the standards expected by leading ballet schools
- Access to our international guest coaches & connections to maximise your opportunities in ballet
- First-hand knowledge of the professional ballet world, with informed pathways on how dancers truly progress
- Practical guidance for auditions, assessments, and next-step opportunities
You are here
Training at CDA
You establish correct foundations for your dream pre-professional school
We get you here
Your dream pre-professional school
A ‘pre-professional’ ballet school is linked to a ballet company, preparing dancers for company life
Next level
Pre-professional school
Provides credibility when it’s time to get a professional contract in the future
You made it
Professional career
Because you had strong foundations at CDA
