TAFE SA
6 months
This Certificate IV in Dance prepares aspiring dancers for pre-professional performing arts careers by developing technical skills, performance expertise, and choreography abilities. Ideal for those seeking to pursue dance performance roles, teaching careers, or further dance study.
Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory performance in an audition and complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLNA). A good level of fitness is recommended as the course involves physical training alongside academic subjects. Classes are held 5 days per week, requiring strong commitment and attendance. You must be an Australian Resident to apply.
The course comprises 6 core units and 7 elective units covering: movement and behavioural principles for conditioning, dance partnering techniques, choreography skills development, dance performance techniques, movement skills for performance, and rehearsal for performances. Elective units include ballet techniques, contemporary dance techniques, self-development as an artist, anatomy principles, arts history and theory, acting techniques in performance, and different performance techniques.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider with 90% graduate satisfaction rates and 87% of graduates recommending their training. The institution offers experienced and knowledgeable lecturers, access to internationally renowned choreographers, and valuable performance opportunities that connect students to the local arts community and industry.
Graduates can pursue careers as professional dancers in various performance contexts, dance teachers, choreographers, or continue to further dance study including university pathways. The qualification prepares students for pre-professional performing arts careers and provides competitive industry credentials for roles in dance performance, education, and creative industries.
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