TAFE SA in partnership with Flinders University
3 years
An elite 3-year Bachelor degree in Dance combining rigorous practical training with theoretical study, designed for passionate performers ready to establish professional careers as dancers, choreographers, and artistic leaders on the world stage.
Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory performance in a professional audition. Academic entry requirements include completion of Certificate III or higher qualification, OR successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), OR SACE Year 12 results achieving an ATAR of 60 or above. Applicants will be contacted to book an audition once they apply. A Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment may be required for subsidised training eligibility.
The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance) integrates practical performance training with comprehensive theoretical study. Core areas include classical and contemporary dance techniques, acting and performance skills, and human movement sciences (anatomy and kinesiology). Students study the history of dance and music composition to develop contextual understanding. Production techniques and stage management prepare students for professional environments. Advanced modules focus on choreography, devised movement practices, and conceptual artistry. The curriculum emphasizes realistic dance techniques, group devising, auto-performance, and dance project realization. Body conditioning and wellbeing are integrated throughout to support elite-level performance. Students undertake 70 hours of vocational placement in industry secondment, with a minimum of 2 placements, to develop professional practice skills.
TAFE SA delivers this program in partnership with Flinders University, combining vocational excellence with university-level credentials. The Adelaide College of the Arts provides state-of-the-art rehearsal and performance spaces specifically designed for elite dance training. Students learn from experienced lecturers and internationally renowned choreographers, gaining exposure to professional industry standards. The partnership model ensures both practical industry skills and theoretical academic rigor, positioning graduates competitively in the national and international dance industry.
Graduates establish careers as professional performers and choreographers in dance companies, theaters, and performance venues locally, nationally, and internationally. The qualification prepares students for leadership roles as artistic directors, curators, and producers in the creative industries. Many graduates transition into community dance project direction, teaching, and research roles. The comprehensive training in choreography and conceptual artistry enables graduates to work as independent artists and collaborators. The degree opens pathways to further postgraduate study and positions graduates for roles in arts administration, cultural institutions, and emerging performance contexts.
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.