Stage School Australia is one of Australia’s largest performing arts schools and talent agency for young people aged 3-18 years. With a 35+ year track record, sites in Melbourne and Brisbane, over 4,500 students and a faculty of 100+, Stage School is a leader in this field. Stage School Australia advances young people’s personal skills through training in the performing arts. With a friendly and supportive environment and a dedicated team of professionals, we develop natural abilities and foster a lifelong love of learning and creativity. Our extensively developed curriculum combines a mix of on-stage and off-stage rehearsals and performances. We aim to foster self-confidence and public speaking skills in a group environment, as well as boost abilities through live performances. We truly believe that the skills developed in the performing arts provide a solid platform for young people to take on the world. While our programmes offer continued learning outside of school, the core of our philosophy is a focus on ensuring our students enjoy their experience and have fun. The company offers 4 streams of performance training: - Young Australian Broadway Chorus provides dynamic training in musical theatre for kids 8-18 years. - Australian Youth Theatre offers drama classes from novice to studio level for young people 8-18 years. - Beginners OnStage, children aged 3-7 years are introduced to the magical world of theatre in a fun and structured program combining music, dance and drama. - Australian Boys Dance Academy - a boys-only zone that teaches hip hop, tap and jazz with integrated strength and agility training. Additionally, all members have the opportunity to join the Talent Company of Australia if they are interested in pursuing a professional career. The company also operates The Costume & Staging Departments which provide high quality costume, prop, sets and theatrical equipment rental to schools, theatre companies and community groups.