CUA40120

Certificate IV in Dance

Students: Age 16+

Pre-requisites: 4+ years of dance experience and must be attending 2 genres a week.

Duration: 45 weeks

Certificate IV in Dance is an incredibly comprehensive and immersive program designed to equip aspiring dancers with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the Dance Industry.

Program overview: 

  • Duration: 12 – 18 months 

  • Weekly commitment: 2 hours online session + minimum 4 hours of studio dance classes 

  • Aimed to enhance their training skills to meet industry standards and achieve their ultimate career goals in the dance industry 

  • Enhances skills in choreography and performing arts industry, understanding of anatomy, self-care and safe dance practices 

  • Students study 13 units including 6 core units and a minimum of 7 elective units 

  • Ideal for: individuals serious about pursuing a career in dance looking to enhance their technical skills and professional knowledge in the performing arts 

Course highlights:

  • Create impactful solo and group dance pieces, including choreography for stage and screen, with a focus on various dance styles 

  • Learn about anatomy, self-care, safe dance practices and injury prevention to sustain a long-term dance career

  • Develop a professional portfolio, plan and design a career in the performing arts and set and achieve career goals 

  • Enhance technical skills, perform with accuracy and alignment and master training techniques and performance mentality 

  • Understand the expansive creative arts industry, network with professionals and learn the logistics of organizing and managing dance productions 

  • Design and organise costuming, hair, makeup, music tracks and lighting to enhance performance aesthetics 

Assessment: 

Assessment types vary for each unit and include practical participation in technique classes, performances, knowledge papers, journals, folios, short written reports, interviews, diagrams and student-based projects