CUA40320
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
Students: Age 17+
Pre-requisites: 5+ years of dance experience and must be teaching 2 genres a week.
Duration: 12 - 18 months
Program overview:
Duration: 12 - 18 Months
Time commitment: Weekly commitment: 1.5 hours online session + minimum 4 hours of studio dance classes
An intensive and well-rounded program designed to equip dance teachers with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for success in the industry.
Aimed to develop their teaching and leadership skills within the dance industry
Enhances: Skills in dance teaching, choreography, leadership, and management within the dance industry
Students study 14 units, including 7 core units and a minimum of 7 elective units
Ideal for: Individuals serious about pursuing a career in dance teaching or leadership in the dance industry
Course highlights:
Learn to plan and lead classes with confidence and certainty
Master choreography for each genre with detailed analysis
Develop leadership skills while creating safe environments for the mental and physical health of students
Plan classes effectively to retain students
Design and utilize performance spaces creatively
Understand the anatomy and body systems relevant to dance
Emphasize self-care and self-awareness practices
Learn the essentials of makeup, hair, and costume design for performances
Strategize and plan for a successful career in dance teaching and management
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