We welcome FIRST NATIONS and ALL NATIONS people to study at ACPA

ACPA is an outstanding centre for contemporary performing arts training and innovation, nurturing excellence in the next generation of performing artists.

We advocate recognition and respect for Indigenous culture.

ACPA delivers training in ‘Elements’ of the longest living culture in the world – song, dance and storytelling through a contemporary accredited training framework to equip our emerging artists with skills, knowledge and developing expertise to work in the modern performing arts industry.

Explore your passion for the performing arts

ACPA is dedicated to building a bright new generation of First Nations and All Nations performers.

We are a training centre offering multi genre performing arts courses in acting, music, and dance.

Our alumni are leading and shaping the performing arts landscape in Australia — many of our graduates have secured employment or progressed to further education.

We invite you to: audition for ACPA.

Explore Artistic Possibilities

As an ACPA student, you will explore your potential in multi genres of performance arts, including:

  • Contemporary dance
  • Contemporary music
  • Contemporary acting

Our accredited courses are developed in consultation with high profile performing arts organisations inclusive of Opera Queensland, Queensland Ballet and Queensland Theatre.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories and values live through performances, and we train all our students to express their individual culture on the stage.

Learn from industry practitioners

You will participate in a challenging and nurturing environment, guided by strong professional standards, ethics and a drive for innovation. Highly advanced  artistic practitioners will mentor you, support the development of your technical capabilities and assist you to shape your creative expression.

ACPA is a Registered Training Organisation registered with Australian Skills Quality Authority. Our organisation has strong connections with premier industry partners such as Opera Queensland, Queensland Ballet, Queensland Theatre and Brisbane festival who provides input into our training content and access to masterclasses to give our students opportunities to build skills and confidence for professional public performance.

ACPA is proud to introduce our emerging artists and alumni working professionally in the performing arts industry.

They continue to inspire the next generation of ACPA students.

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Kaylah Tyson

Diploma in Performing Arts

Performed as part of Poetic
Murriz and Impossible Odds

Danzel Baker

Also known as Baker Boy

Diploma in Performing Arts

Performed at Bigsound, Groovin’ The Moo Festival among many others.
2019 Young Australian of the year.

Jeremy Ambrum

Diploma in Performing Arts

Secret Daughter (2016)
The Leftovers (2014)
Cleverman (2016)

Live Your Dream

Join ACPA and discover how far your passions will take you.

We are accepting video auditions for the next school year. Call us at 07 3569 5869 or send us a message at course@acpa.edu.au to request an audition application form.

For further enquiries, reach out to us today.

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