Helpmann Academy
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The Helpmann Academy is a training college for the performing and visual arts in Adelaide, South Australia. It is named in honour of Sir Robert Helpmann, a famous Australian dancer.
History
[edit]The Helpmann Academy was formed in 1994 as a partnership of the major tertiary arts training institutions in South Australia.
It brings together the skills and resources of South Australia's universities (University of Adelaide, Flinders University, and University of South Australia) and TAFE SA, with courses in music, dance, drama, theatre directing, visual arts, along with technical theatre production and design.
Governance and funding
[edit]Helpmann Academy's board of governors consists of vice chancellors from South Australia's three universities or their delegates, and leading representatives from the arts, creative, cultural and business sectors.
Helpmann Academy is funded by the partner universities, the Government of South Australia, philanthropic partners, donors, grants, and a small number of corporate partners.
Partners
[edit]The Helpmann Academy is a partnership among:
- Flinders University, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium of Music
- University of South Australia, UniSA Creative
The Adelaide Central School of Art ceased its partnership with the Academy in 2016, following changes to funding.[1]
International connections
[edit]The Helpmann Academy has strong links with arts institutions across the globe including Italy, France, China, India, and New Zealand. Exchanges and residencies take place in the visual arts, drama, dance, and music. Visits by performers and artists from around the world are also encouraged.
References
[edit]- ^ Nunn, Louise (21 March 2016). "Breaking ties with Helpmann". The Advertiser (Adelaide). p. 19.