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Unlock your artistry and master your technique in contemporary dance with our exceptional performances and innovative dance education.
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OPEN CLASS WITH SAMUEL DOMINIC
SUNDAY MAY 3 | 4 - 5:30 PM | MAPA AUSTRALIA (140 HALL ST, SPOTSWOOD, VIC)
Join Samuel Dominic, the newly appointed Artistic Director of Platforms Youth Company, for a focused contemporary open class designed for intermediate to advanced dancers ready to elevate both their technique and artistry.
Samuel’s work blends lyrical and contemporary movement, with an emphasis on clean lines, dynamic shapes, musicality and emotional connection. Expect thoughtful choreography and a class environment that encourages dancers to move with clarity, control and purpose.
This class offers a unique opportunity to experience Samuel’s approach to movement and direction, while stepping into the standard and energy of the Platforms Youth Company.
For dancers who are committed to growing and exploring where their training could lead, this is a valuable space to be in.
Dancers may be observed for future opportunities. Spots are limited. Secure your place now.
TERM 2 OPEN CLASS SERIES
APRIL & MAY | ACADEMY OF DANCE (80 WAVERLEY RD, MALVERN EAST, VIC)
Train like a professional. Step into the Scimm. world.
If you’re serious about your training, this is where you need to be.
Our Term 2 Open Class Series gives you direct access to the same environment, standard, and energy as our full-time and company dancers. You’re not just taking a class, you’re stepping into a professional room, working alongside the Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional cohort and Scimm. Dance Company while being pushed to a higher level.
We can’t wait to see you in the studio this term! Check out the Class Schedule here.
Company Class — Tuesdays (10:00–11:30AM)
Led by Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes, this is your chance to experience how our professional Scimm. dancers actually train.
Expect a strong technical foundation, layered with musicality, detail, and the signature Scimm. contemporary style. This is focused, high-level training designed to build consistency, control, and performance quality.
Open Contemporary — Fridays (9:30–11:00AM)
Train directly alongside our full-time Pre-Professional dancers in an open contemporary class led by Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny & Tim Barnes.
This is where you sharpen your edge. You’ll be challenged to pick up faster, move with intention, and match the standard in the room. If you want to bridge the gap between where you are and where you need to be, this is it.
Guest Open Classes — Fridays (1:30–3:00PM)
Each week, a leading industry artist steps in to bring a fresh perspective, new style, and different creative push.
April 24 — Billie Watson (Lyrical / Contemporary)
May 1 — Nadia Tornese (Commercial)
May 8 — Lori Favero (Fusion)
May 15 — Zoee Marsh (Contemporary)
May 29 — Issy Fox (Jazz)
Different styles. Different voices. Same high standard.
APPLICATIONS OPEN
One week. Real rehearsals. A live performance.
This is not a workshop. This is not a holiday program. The Experience is Scimm. Dance's signature intensive, a condensed, high-impact week where Melbourne dancers aged 9 and up train, create, and perform alongside the Scimm. Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny & Tim Barnes alongside and leading Australian choreographers and artists including Samuel Dominic, Bailey Glen & Billien Watson (MORE SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED).
Across seven days in September, you'll move through contemporary, ballet, jazz and commercial, building original works from the ground up and performing it on stage at the end of the week. No months of commitment. No long audition process. Just a week that will genuinely challenge and change you. Applications are open now via online video submission.
September 22–27, 2026 · Melbourne
Master Your Technique
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional is a comprehensive full-time training course tailored to an elite pre-professional level in contemporary dance.
THE EXPERIENCE
A transformative six-week performance-based program that offers aspiring young dancers an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with Scimm. Dance Artistic Directors, Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes.
ASCENSION TRAINING PROGRAM
Our Ascension training offers weekly extension programs for committed young dancers aged 8 to 19 years who want to build their technique, creativity and knowledge of contemporary dance.
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