Required skills
communication, teamwork and organisational skills to:
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance as a dance teacher
present confidently in teaching situation
seek assistance from others as required
group facilitation skills to ensure that:
every learner has an opportunity for participation and input
group cohesion is maintained
behaviour that puts others at risk is observed, interpreted and addressed
learning skills to:
provide feedback to learners by identifying areas of weakness
assist learners to plan their practice time
maintain own expertise by taking advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities
listening skills to:
monitor and adjust teaching as required
maintain correct tempo and phrasing in movement sequences
literacy skills to write or interpret instructions and feedback for the learners
problem-solving skills to:
memorise basic exercises and routines
respond appropriately to the unexpected in a teaching situation
self-management and planning skills to:
plan teaching sessions
maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation in a teaching context
technical skills to demonstrate poise, rhythm, presentation and dynamics in basic cultural and creative dance techniques, such as:
at the barre
in the centre
simple balancing, turning and elevation movements
basic enchaînements of cultural and creative dance movements.
Required knowledge
anatomical foundations, including:
articulation of the spine
engagement of the feet
bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
range of joint motion
differentiation of the legs and pelvis
Australian Guidelines for Dance Teachers
cultural aspects of selected dance style, including geographical origins, social aspects, dance customs, costume and influences
cultural dance repertoire
cultural dance principles and techniques
dance teaching terminology
graded progress requirements according to dance society levels
issues and challenges that arise in the context of teaching cultural dance
OHS principles relevant to a teaching context
safe dance practice relevant to a teaching context
teaching and performance protocols.