For over 30 years, the Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts has been helping students realise their dreams of successful
careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.
Contact us
ECU Mount Lawley Campus 2 Bradford Street Mount
Lawley Perth, Western Australia Phone: 134 328
Our world-class teaching staff and specialist tutors share the knowledge and
skills gained from professional experience on stage and behind the scenes.
Taught by WAAPA’s staff and industry professionals, our weekend and holiday
workshops offer practical tuition in areas such as acting, singing, music,
dance and music theatre.
WAAPA is excited to offer a brand new Corporate Training program. Comprised
of leading artists, practitioners and educators with real world experience
of translating professional performing arts training and advanced techniques
into tangible skills for individuals and organisations.
WAAPA would not be the thriving performance institution
and community it is today without the generous help and support of our
donors, sponsors, Friends and alumni.
WAAPA postgraduate students and staff are involved in
research and collaboration across the broadest spectrum of performing arts
disciplines – ranging from music (classical, jazz, contemporary, opera,
composition) to music theatre, acting, performance, dance, production and
design, arts management, and more.
WAAPA fosters cross-cultural exchange through global
partnerships, projects, and performances, welcoming international students
and engaging in mobility experiences, enhancing its reputation as a leading
institution for performing arts education.