The ASTA Professionals School of Combined Performing Arts (CPA) offers comprehensive training in Acting, Vocals and Dance. It is specifically aimed at talented students in Years 9-12 who possess a passion for performance and a vision for a career in any facet of the industry.
The course offers creative classroom training providing solid foundations across the three major performing arts disciplines (Acting, Vocals, Dance) and regular masterclasses directed by industry trained specialists. As students often have the tendency to lean more heavily towards one specific art form, they have the opportunity to make their own ‘elective’ based choices post Semester 1 of the Year 9-10 Program and throughout the Year 11-12 Program. Thus, whilst what underpins our philosophy is the fundamental belief that every performer should be exposed to all three genres, the ‘elective’ based approach caters for student's interests and passions.
Throughout the four year CPA program, students work towards various performance opportunities, including in-class performance assessment, the Senior College Musical, Arts Academy Awards and the ASTA CPA Year 12 Graduation Showcase.
The ASTA CPA course looks for students who display natural talent, coupled with a desire to become capable, well-rounded performers in the future. Elite students in Years 9-12 are invited to audition for one of the limited places in the program.