Enrolment begins with an audition or trial class where recommendation for group is made. These sessions offer a chance for students to experience how our classes are run first hand prior to enrolling. Afterward, families receive an Offer with details on fees, dates, and requirements.

Booking is easy! Audition bookings can be made via our website. Simply head to the members portal to make an account and choose the best time that suits you. Alternatively, you can book over the phone by calling our Head Office team.

Trial Classes are subject to availability, so bookings can only be made via phone call.

Intakes for our programs open every 6-months. New students can join Stage School either at the beginning of the year, or mid-year.

Yes, everyone interested in enrolling will need to attend an audition or trial class. These sessions are designed to be fun, relaxed, and give new students an insight into our weekly classes.

Beginners OnStage (BOS) is designed for 4–7 year olds in Melbourne and 5–7 year olds in Brisbane.
The Young Australian Broadway Chorus (YABC) and the Australian Youth Theatre (AYT) cater for students aged 8–18.

Not at all. Many of our students join with no prior training, simply to build confidence and try something new.

Yes. Students with prior experience are encouraged to show us their ability during the audition process so we can place them in the most suitable group.

Participating in an audition or trial doesn't guarantee enrolment. Occasionally we find that our classes are not a good fit for a student who has auditioned. Assessments are based on participation in these exercises and the student’s willingness and aptitude to develop these skills in our classes. Our commitment is to ensure that all students are given a fair and equal opportunity to succeed, this includes removing or not accepting students who would be highly disruptive to the learning of others.

Students are expected to attend all weekly rehearsals. Some classes may also have extra rehearsals to make up for missed classes due to public holidays, or Sunday workshops in the lead up to performances.

Classes are split by birthdate, experience/skill, and program. Where possible, there is no more than a two-year age range between the oldest and youngest in a class.

Classes average 18–20 students, with advanced levels sometimes larger.

Class content and structure vary depending on the program.

• Beginners OnStage and YABC classes are divided into three sessions: singing, dancing, and acting. Each session is led by a specialist teacher in that discipline. Students work on building skills in all three areas while learning songs, choreography, and acting techniques.
• AYT classes begin with a fun warm-up that connects to the skills focus for that day. The rest of the rehearsal is dedicated to developing core acting skills and working on scenes for their upcoming performance. AYT students work with the same teacher throughout the entire session.

Our teachers are all industry professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds. From experienced and working actors to singers, leading choreographers and directors, our staff bring the best of the performing arts industry direct to our rehearsals. Many are even past students who have gone on to be successful in their chosen field! Additionally, all staff have a current Working with Children Check (Victoria) or Blue Card (Queensland).

Class duration ranging between 45mins - 1.5hrs for Beginners OnStage, and 1.5-3 hours for YABC and AYT depending on performance level.

Repertoire-based learning is a practical and engaging approach where students build their skills by working on real performance material—like songs, scenes, and dance routines.

Instead of only doing drills or isolated exercises, students learn through preparing actual pieces for performance. This helps them naturally develop technique, stage presence, timing, and confidence, all while having fun and working towards a goal.

We have over 30 venues located across Melbourne and Brisbane. See our locations page to find your local!

All students require a program-specific t-shirt. Beginners OnStage and YABC students also need black dance pants and jazz shoes (soft-soled). A uniform is also required at performances.

The course hierarchy at Stage School Australia outlines the different levels of training we offer. It helps ensure each student is placed in a class that suits their age, experience, and skill level.

Training levels are the entry point of our course hierarchy.
Most students begin at this level after their initial audition. Training level students perform in one show each semester, giving them a great foundation in performance while building confidence and skills.

Performing levels are the next step up from Training.
Students at this level take on more challenging repertoire, and for YABC students, this includes tap dancing. Performing level students appear in a minimum of two shows each semester.

AYT students in this level will also attend an extra weekly rehearsal, making it two per week.

Advanced Performing levels are the next step up from Performing.
Students at this level are experienced performers. Their classes are longer in duration, and their content is much more advanced. Advanced Performing level students appear in a minimum of four shows each semester, with a select few having various tours and performance opportunities throughout the year.

AYT students in this level will continue to attend two weekly rehearsals.

Progression is based on Rehearsal Director recommendations at the end of each semester. Students are always placed in the most appropriate class for their age and ability. It’s beneficial for students to begin in training level groups.

Yes! We currently offer all levels of training in Melbourne, and offer up to Show Chorus in Brisbane.

All students perform twice a year in fully staged productions at the end of each semester. Advanced groups may have additional opportunities.

Most students will only need to attend the theatre for one evening. Their scheduled performance, which will take place after school hours or on the weekend.

Students in advanced groups or enrolled in multiple programs may have several performances.

All rehearsal dates are included in your initial offer package.

Yes! Our team at The Costume Dept. provide all costumes at the theatre, including washing and laundering.

Fees vary depending on the program and class length. *

Beginners OnStage:

Semester 2, 2025 fee range: $522 - $812

Equivalent hourly rate: $21 - $22

Young Australian Broadway Chorus (YABC):

Semester 2, 2025 fee range: $925 - $1,106

Equivalent hourly rate: $19.50

Australian Youth Theatre (AYT):

Semester 2, 2025 fee range: $875 - $1,045

Equivalent hourly rate: $20.00 - $22.50

*Based on 2025 entry-level fees. 2026 Fees will vary.

All fees are inclusive of all rehearsals & performances, including costumes! Fees, however do not cover uniform, or tickets for friends and family to see the performances.

No. You can either pay in full, or spread payments out via a monthly plan (with a small one-off admin fee). Withdrawal and refund terms will be outlined in your Offer.

Yes! We have Semester 2-only fees, which work out to be 55% of the annual fee. Semester 2 is slightly longer than Semester 1.

Uniform: All students require a program-specific t-shirt. This can be purchased from our uniform shop for $32.50.

Beginners OnStage and YABC students also need black dance pants and jazz shoes (soft-soled). Additional items (e.g. tap shoes) may be required as students progress. These items can be purchased from any dance store including Bloch, Energetiks, Capezio. Costs can vary.

Performances: Tickets for family and friends to see our end-of-semester performances are available for purchase prior to each event.

Yes. We have a screen acting program that offers workshops over the school holidays.

We also run musical productions over select school holidays which students have the opportunity to audition for. These productions have one week of intensive rehearsals, and then full-scale performances open to the public.

No, you do not need to be a Stage School student to enrol in our screen acting workshops or participate in school holiday productions.

Enrolment for our school holiday productions is done through an audition process. Audition materials and details are sent out to our families and uploaded to our website when an upcoming show is announced.

Our productions are open to young performers aged 10-18 years.

Not always. Typically, we have 1-2 productions a year in both Melbourne and Brisbane.

Once bookings have opened, you can either book online via our website, or call our Head Office team to book over the phone.