Subjects

Total number of units = 18

7 core units plus

11 elective units, of which:

a minimum of 5 units must be from Group A

of the remaining units:

up to 6 units may be from Group A and/or Group B

up to 3 units may be from an accredited course or any currently endorsed Training Package qualification at Diploma level or above.

The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs.

Core units

add topic CUADAN601 Perform dance repertoire at a professional level

add topic CUADAN603 Extend ballet technique to a professional level

add topic CUADAN604 Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level

add topic CUADAN607 Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

add topic CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level

add topic CUAWHS602 Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment

add topic CUAPPR502 Develop own sustainable professional practice

Elective units

Group A

add topic CUACHR601 Create choreography for stage and screen

add topic CUACHR602 Develop skills in dance notation

add topic CUADAN602 Perform advanced classical ballet technique

add topic CUADAN605 Perform pas de deux at a professional level

add topic CUADAN606 Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level

add topic CUADAN609 Extend cultural dance performance skills to a professional level

add topic CUADAN610 Extend allied contemporary dance techniques at a professional level

add topic CUADAN611 Perform virtuoso contemporary dance technique

add topic CUAIND601 Work professionally in the creative arts industry

add topic CUARES601 Research and apply concepts of live performance practice

add topic CUAWHS601 Apply advanced gym and weight training to ballet

add topic CUAMPF602 Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

Group B

add topic CUADAN507 Refine dance partnering technique

add topic CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

add topic CUADAN509 Refine pointe work techniques

add topic CUADTM401 Plan and organise dance classes

add topic CUAMUP501 Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles

add topic CUAPRF402 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer

add topic CUAPRF501 Refine performance technique

add topic CUAPRF503 Prepare for performances in a competitive environment

add topic CUARES501 Refine conceptual understanding of dance

add topic CUAWHS501 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance

add topic CUAWRT501 Write about dance

add topic CUACMP501 Manage copyright arrangements

add topic CUAFIM501 Source funding for projects

add topic CUARES503 Analyse cultural history and theory


Entry Requirements

An audition or other form of evidence where the candidate demonstrates competence in at least one dance style at Diploma level.