Diploma of Dance (Teaching and Management)

 
 

Traineeship option available
National Code
21817VIC 
CRICOS Code: 062376K 
Centre:
Creative Industries
Location:

Whitehorse Campus

Study Area: Dance 
Study Area Sub Category:  

Duration

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

Intake dates

January

What does this course involve?

If you are a dance teacher or assistant, or a dancer looking to embark on a teaching career in private dance studios, then this is an ideal course. It focuses on three major streams: dance (technique, styles and choreography), teaching (methods, principles and strategies) and business management (including finance, marketing and promotions).

Study areas covered include: working with the principles of safe dance teaching for children; ballet; jazz; contemporary; anatomy; stagecraft, production, composition, music reading, and a number of business skills are also explored. Elective studies can also be taken in character or tap dance.

You will 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 exit after the first year of this course, 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.
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.

Cost

$AUD10,500 per year, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

Graduates are generally 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 at Deakin University.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Whitehorse Campus

All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative 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. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

 
Units of Competency

First Year Core
BSBSBM301A
Research business opportunities
30 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. This unit is related to BSBSBM404A Undertake business planning.
BSBSBM401A
Establish business and legal requirements
50 hr
The unit involves identifying and complying with business legal and administrative requirements. 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.
CUSMGE06A
Read music
70 hr
VBQU512
Demonstrate basic classical ballet technique
150 hr
VBQU513
Create short dance piece
30 hr
VBQU514
Assist with the organisation of a dance production
30 hr
VBQU515
Demonstrate safe and effective teaching methods to develop the dance skills of 5-10 year olds
100 hr
VBQU516
Plan and organise a group-based dance program
30 hr
SRXOHS001B
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
10 hr
Electives
VBQU517
Demonstrate basic jazz dance technique
80 hr
VBQU518
Demonstrate basic contemporary dance technique
80 hr
VBQU520
Demonstrate basic cultural/creative dance technique
80 hr
VBQU528
Demonstrate intermediate contemporary dance technique
80 hr
VBQU526
Demonstrate intermediate classical ballet technique
80 hr
VBQU527
Demonstrate intermediate jazz dance technique
80 hr
Second Year Core
BSBSBM403A
Promote the business
50 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 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
30 hr
CUSMGE11A
Develop music knowledge and listening skills
70 hr
This unit covers the development of music knowledge and listening skills in selected music styles.
VBQU521
Create complex group dance piece
30 hr
VBQU522
Manage a dance production
70 hr
VBQU523
Develop safe and effective teaching methods to develop the dance skills of 11 - 14 year olds
90 hr
VBQU524
Assess dance competence
70 hr
VBQU525
Maintain professional practice as a dance teacher
30 hr