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APPLICATIONS OPEN | SCIMM. DANCE - THE EXPERIENCE
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 & Billie Watson, DaisyBoo Allen & Issy Fox (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
AUDITION FOR SCIMM. DANCE PRE-PROFESSIONAL 2027
Ready to take the next step towards a professional dance career?
Scimm. Dance Pre-Professional is a full-time training course designed for committed dancers aged 16+ who are ready to refine their technique, expand their artistry, and train within a high-performance contemporary environment. Led by Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes, the course combines contemporary, ballet, commercial, improvisation, performance and professional development to shape versatile, industry-ready artists.
Our 2027 intake auditions will take place on Sunday, July 19th at the Australian Academy of Dance in Melbourne. Dancers are required to complete the online application form prior to attending the audition. Selected applicants will also complete an interview as part of the audition process.
At Scimm., training goes beyond the studio. Dancers work alongside industry professionals, gain performance opportunities, and experience the reality of a professional dance environment in a supportive, inclusive and creatively driven community. Download your free Prospectus here.
Applications for the 2027 intake are now open. Start your application below.
PRE-REGISTER PLATFORMS 2027
Pre-registrations are now open for Platforms Youth Company 2027.
Following an incredible 2026 season of APEX, Platforms Youth Company returns in 2027 to continue offering young dancers the opportunity to train, create and perform in a professional contemporary dance environment.
Designed for passionate young artists ready to challenge themselves, Platforms gives dancers the chance to work with leading choreographers, develop their artistry and be part of a company-style performance experience.
Auditions will take place in early November 2026.
Pre-register now to be the first to receive audition details, important updates and application information for Platforms Youth Company 2027.
Term 3 Open Class Series
Our Open Classes return for Term 3, giving intermediate to advanced dancers the opportunity to train alongside our full-time Pre-Professional cohort every Friday at the Australian Academy of Dance.
Friday mornings | 9:45 - 11:15am
Join Artistic Directors Scott Pokorny and Tim Barnes for a class grounded in Scimm.’s signature style: physical, musical and dynamic contemporary dance, combining classical technique with a strong commercial edge. Expect detailed choreography, powerful music and a focus on coordination, performance quality, stamina and individuality.
Friday afternoons | 1:30 - 3:00pm
Our Guest Open Classes feature a rotating line-up of industry artists across contemporary, commercial, lyrical and heels. Each week offers a different movement style, creative approach and opportunity to expand your versatility.
Term 3 guest artists include Jordan Elise, Pol Andres Thio, Jess Goodfellow, Rachel Coulson, Ashtyn Gloury, Nadia Tornese and Billie Watson.
Classes are suitable for intermediate–advanced, pre-professional and professional dancers.
$25 per class | Places are limited to 15 dancers per session. Online bookings only, no door sales available.
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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