Diploma of Dance (Teaching and Management) 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
21817VIC 
CRICOS Code: 062376K 
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:
Whitehorse Campus
Study Area: Music and Dance; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Dance Teacher 

Duration

2 years including stage 1 - Certificate IV in Dance (Teaching and Management)

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

Are you a dance teacher or assistant, or a dancer looking to embark on a private dance studio teaching career? Then this course is for you. It focuses on three streams: dance (technique, styles and choreography), teaching (methods, principles and strategies) and business management (finance, marketing and promotions).

You will work with the principles of safe dance teaching for children, and learn about ballet, jazz and contemporary dance styles. You will gain an understanding of anatomy, stagecraft and production. You can choose to take electives in character or tap dance.

Gain up-to-date knowledge in the areas of injury prevention, anatomy, and physiology, and learn dance studio management and production technical support skills, as well as the practical elements of teaching.

The course has a high practical content and you will be expected to work hours outside of your class allocations for various presentations. There are also elements of technical production, including a final presentation in the Laurel Martyn Scholarship competition for choreography in the final year. Second year students are expected to present a choreographed entry and design and implement the production of the final concert including all aspects of program conception and promotion.

Designed to run over two years, you can graduate after the first year with the Certificate IV in Dance (Teaching and Management) to work as an assistant teacher.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).
A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

Some evidence of dance expertise - video demonstrating dance styles such as ballet and/or contemporary. Please talk on video about reasons for doing the course. For further information about folio or audition preparation refer to the Guide to folio presentation.

Cost

$AUD11,300 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

Graduates may be employed as dance teachers in private studios.

What further study options will I have?

Graduates may be eligible to apply for courses at universities to further their dance options. Credit transfers may be available for Deakin University.

Accreditation

This course is Government accredited and has National recognition.

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

Course Structure

The course has a number of units of study that are designed to introduce students to the practice of teaching in dance studios, learn the principles of business management and promotion and the elements of safe dance including aspects of anatomy. The course has a series of core modules and all units must be completed to gain this qualification.

 
Units of Competency

First Year
BSBSBM301A
Research Business Opportunities
30.00 hr
This unit covers the investigation and research required to ascertain the opportunities available and the feasibility of a business opportunity/ies. It is suitable for those considering setting up a business.
CUSMGE06A
Read Music
70.00 hr
This unit covers the competencies required to play music in bass and/or treble clef from simple written music notation. This is the first of two units on music reading skills, the second one being Read music for performance and analysis.
VBQU512
Demonstrate Basic Classical Ballet Technique
150.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic classical ballet technique including safe dance practices, applying basic classical ballet techniques and maintaining expertise.
VBQU513
Create Short Dance Piece
30.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to create a short dance piece. It includes planning and developing a dance piece, performing or organising for another person to perform the dance piece and evaluating the dance piece.
VBQU514
Assist With The Organisation Of a Dance Production
30.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assist with the organisation of a dance production. It covers the knowledge and skills related to contributing to the planning and delivery of a dance production, assisting with the technical and dress rehearsal and the dance production. It also covers contributing to the monitoring and maintenance of operations during the dance performance and to post production/ bump-out procedures.
VBQU515
Demonstrate Safe And Effective Teaching Methods To Develop The Dance Skills Of 5-10 Year Olds
100.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively teach dance to 5 – 10 year olds. Dance styles include classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, cultural, creative and modern styles. The skills and knowledge described covers establishing a learning environment, teaching the dance class and demonstrating effective teaching skills, supporting and monitoring learning and reviewing and evaluating own teaching effectiveness.
VBQU516
Plan And Organise a Group-Based Dance Program
30.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare lesson plans and resources for a group-based dance program for a variety of dance styles including classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, character, cultural, creative and modern styles. It covers interpreting the learning environment and lesson requirements and preparing lesson plans and resources.
VBQU517
Demonstate Basic Jazz Dance Technique
80.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic jazz dance technique.
VBQU518
Demonstrate Basic Contemporary Dance Technique
80.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic jazz dance technique.
VBQU520
Demonstrate Basic Cultural/Creative Dance Technique
80.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop basic skills in cultural/creative dance.
VBQU527
Demonstrate Intermediate Jazz Dance Technique
80.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop basic jazz dance technique.
SRXOHS001B
Follow Defined Occupational Health And Safety Policies And Procedures
10.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow defined Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Second Year
BSBSBM403A
Promote The Business
50.00 hr

This unit covers the development and implementation of marketing strategies and the monitoring and improvement of market performance. It is suitable for setting up or existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation. This unit is related to BSBSBM404A Undertake business planning.

BSBSBM406A
Manage Finances
50.00 hr
This unit involves the implementation, monitoring and review of strategies for the ongoing management of finance. It also includes day-to-day financial management of the business. It is suitable for existing micro and small businesses or a department in a larger organisation.
HLTFA1A
Apply Basic First Aid
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide essential first aid in recognising and responding to an emergency using basic life support measures. The first aider is not expected to deal with complex casualties or incidents but to provide an initial response where first aid is required. It is assumed the first aider is working under supervision and/or according to established workplace first aid procedures and policies.
CUSMGE11A
Develop Music Knowledge And Listening Skills
70.00 hr
This unit covers the development of music knowledge and listening skills in selected music styles.
VBQU521
Create Complex Group Dance Piece
30.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to create a complex group dance piece. It includes planning and developing a complex group dance piece, organising for a performance of the complex group dance piece and evaluating the process undertaken to develop the group dance.
VBQU522
Manage a Dance Production
70.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to plan and organise the technical and creative aspects of a dance production as developed within a dance school/studio setting. It also describes the knowledge and skills required to monitor pre and post production operations and the management, monitoring and maintenance of operations during a performance.
VBQU523
Demonstrate Safe And Effective Teaching Methods To Develop The Dance Skills Of 11 - 14 Year Olds
90.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively teach dance to 11 – 14 year olds. Dance styles include classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, cultural, creative and modern styles. The skills and knowledge described covers establishing a learning environment, teaching the dance class and demonstrating effective teaching skills, supporting and monitoring learning and reviewing and evaluating own teaching effectiveness
VBQU524
Assess Dance Competence
70.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assess the competence of a dance student. It covers establishing and maintaining the assessment environment, supporting the candidate, making a decision and recording and reporting the assessment decision.
VBQU525
Maintain Professional Practice As a Dance Teacher
30.00 hr
This unit describes the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain professional practice when teaching in a dance school/studio or community setting environment. The unit covers knowing and applying the Dance Industry Code of Ethics, demonstrating professional practices as a dance teacher and working effectively with others.
VBQU526
Demonstrate Intermediate Classical Ballet Technique
80.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop intermediate classical ballet technique.
VBQU528
Demonstrate Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique
80.00 hr
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to develop intermediate contemporary dance technique.
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where demand for a course is not met the course may be cancelled at short notice. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

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