Career Events

28 November Astrofest

Astrofest is Australia’s largest free, family-friendly astronomy festival, held annually in Perth, Western Australia. Organized by the Astronomy WA collective, the event brings together thousands of stargazers to explore the cosmos through optical and radio telescopes, space domes, and interactive science exhibits

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11 – 22 January WAAPA School Holiday Program (Years 7 - 12)

Join us at ECU’s brand new campus in the city this Summer. With access to WAAPA’s state-of-the-art studios, theatres and performance spaces, students in Years 7 to 12 can immerse themselves in a range of exciting courses across acting, screen performance, music theatre, dance and jazz music.

11 – 15 January Music Theatre Kickstarter

Love to sing, dance, and act? Step into the exciting world of music theatre and experience five action-packed days of performance, creativity and fun. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills performers use to captivate audiences while building confidence, making new friends, and discovering what it takes to shine on stage.

Learn songs and choreography inspired by popular musicals, develop your stage presence, and uncover the techniques performers use to bring characters and stories alive.

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: Full $675/**Earlybird $650

**Earlybird Price closes 16th December 2026

Book HERE

11 – 15 January Acting on Screen

WAAPA's Acting on Screen course introduces aspiring actors to the craft of film and television performance. Through practical workshops, scripted and improvised exercises you'll gain experience with industry-standard audition techniques and self-tape preparation. Become familiar with the language and processes used on professional film and television sets. Test your acting and film making skills on the final day with our special One Shot Wonders project! Invite your family and friends to see your work on the big screen.

Dates: 11 - 15 January 2027

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: Full $675/**Earlybird $650

**Earlybird Price closes 16th December 2026

18 – 22 January Dance Squad

Immerse yourself in the world of dance as you train with WAAPA's expert teachers and industry guest artists over 5 fun-filled days. This high-energy course is designed to build your technique, confidence and performance skills across a range of styles including lyrical, hip hop and jazz.

Note: This class is not for beginning dancers, it is aimed at students who have previous dance experience.

Dates: 18 - 22 January 2027

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

ost: Full $675/*Earlybird $650

*Earlybird Price closes 16th December 2026

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18-22 January The Actors Studio

Take centre stage as you immerse yourself in the techniques that WAAPA students develop to become confident performers; from the fundamentals of acting through to voice and movement training. The Actor’s Studio builds on performance-based training in acting technique, voice and movement and aims to help you develop a strong connected physical presence while on stage.

Whether you're taking your first steps onto the stage or looking to build on existing skills, this course will challenge and inspire you to grow as a performer.

Dates: 18 – 22 January 2027

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Cost: Full $675/**Earlybird $650

**Earlybird Price closes 16th December 2026

18 – 20 January Jazz Summer School

Over three days, you'll work alongside WAAPA's acclaimed jazz lecturers and special guest artists as you explore the skills that bring this dynamic musical genre to life. From improvisation and ensemble playing to composing and arranging, you'll gain hands-on experience in the collaborative world of jazz performance.

This course offers an exciting opportunity to learn from some of Australia's leading jazz educators.

The course concludes with a concert on the final afternoon, where you'll take to the stage and share your work with family and friends in a celebration of everything JAZZ.

Course details

Dates: 18 - 20 January 2027

Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Cost: Full $450 /*Earlybird $420

*Earlybird Price closes 16th December 2026