Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)

CUA51520

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification reflects the role of dancers working or aspiring to work in professional dance companies. At this level individuals are expected to apply theory and creative skills in different situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex technical operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include dancer (pre-professional level).

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Qualification

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Units of competency in qualification

Some individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.

  • Financial help

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Develop sustainability of own professional practice Core
Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development Core
Maintain a high level of fitness for performance Core
Prepare for and perform in competitive environments Core
Refine dance partnering techniques Core
Refine dance techniques Core
Refine performance techniques Core
Analyse cultural history and theory Elective
Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning Elective
Apply safe dance teaching methods Elective
Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles Elective
Articulate, present and debate ideas Elective
Create and perform complex dance pieces Elective
Create and perform dance pieces Elective
Design and conduct dance learning program Elective
Design virtual and hybrid events Elective
Develop choreography skills Elective
Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer Elective
Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques Elective
Develop on-camera performance skills Elective
Document dance Elective
Explore the relationship between music and dance Elective
Extend expertise in specialist creative fields Elective
Improvise advanced dance sequences Elective
Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments Elective
Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events Elective
Originate and develop concepts Elective
Participate in gym and resistance training for performances Elective
Perform ballet solo variations Elective
Perform repertoire for corps de ballet Elective
Prepare to work with confronting material and processes in the creative industries Elective
Provide freelance services Elective
Provide technical support during virtual and hybrid events Elective
Refine ballet performance skills Elective
Refine ballet techniques Elective
Refine conceptual understanding of dance Elective
Refine contemporary dance techniques Elective
Refine cultural dance techniques Elective
Refine pointe work techniques Elective
Refine street dance techniques Elective
Source funding for projects Elective
Use acting techniques in performance Elective
Write about dance Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Dancer and Choreographer

    ANZSCO 211112

    Dancers or Choreographers entertain by performing dances, or creating dance compositions.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Dance Teacher (Private Tuition)

    ANZSCO 249212

    Dance Teachers (Private Tuition) teach dance in private training establishments.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

Training providers delivering Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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