Course Overview

About This Course

The Bachelor of Dance Practice is a specialised degree that will equip you with the skills and experience to become a professional in the dance industry. The course develops artistry, choreography, performance, educational, business, and organisational skills for employment as leaders in the dance industry. It extends into safe dance practice, the values and ethics of community arts practice, dance within a health context, project management, running a small business, and technical production.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

10 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSWSydney Olympic Park

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

A minimum NSW HSC (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent meeting required standards in relevant subjects
Performance in relevant year 11 results for early entry pending release of HSC results
An Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Tertiary Preparation Certificate from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification
A completed Certificate III or Certificate IV from a TAFE or other recognised VET provider qualification plus completed year 11 or an equivalent
One year of full-time or an equivalent study in a degree course at a recognised higher education institute in Australia or an equivalent
Satisfaction of entry requirements specified under formal articulation arrangements as determined by the ACPE Academic Board
Completion of a Big Picture Education Portfolio at a Big Picture School, supported by a recommendation from the school principal
A recognised overseas qualification with demonstrated proficiency in English
Demonstration to the CEO or the Dean's satisfaction of good selection prospects as a student (e.g. relevant work experience and motivation to study)
All applicants must meet minimum computer literacy standards and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account
Mac or Windows laptop with minimum: 16GB of memory, 256 GB SSD, Intel Core i5 or i7 processor and a front facing webcam/camera
Domestic applicants must be 18 years of age or turn 18 within their first semester of study
International applicants must be 18 years of age or older
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements for their chosen course of study
A valid Working with Children Check must be supplied to ACPE before commencing the course (for work-integrated learning involving children)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Dance Artist (Average salary: $51,000 - $98,000), Dance Choreographer (Average salary: $57,000 - $97,000), Creative Producer (Dance) (Average salary: $60,000 - $130,000), Dance Studio Director (Average salary: $57,000 - $87,000), Dance Teacher (Average salary: $80,000 - $100,000).

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units24 units

DAN1102

Foundations of Dance WIL (Work Integrated Learning)

DAN1201

Dance Composition 1

GHS1301

Understanding Health

HSC1202

Musculo-skeletal Anatomy and Physiology

DAN1101

Dance History

DAN1203

Popular Dance Styles

DAN1204

Dance on Screen

HSC1104

Skill Acquisition

DAN2101

Classical Dance Styles

Prerequisite: DAN1201

DAN2202

Dance and Somatics

Prerequisite: DAN1102

DAN2102

Dance and Communities WIL

Prerequisite: DAN1201

GHS2301

Professional Integrity

Prerequisite: GHS1301

DAN2204

Teaching Skills: Dance Studio

Prerequisite: DAN1102

DAN2205

Dance Advocacy and Curation

Prerequisite: DAN1101

PER2102

Professional Communication WIL

HSC1209

Growth and Development

DAN3104

Creative Practice

Prerequisite: DAN1201

DAN2104

Safe Dance

Prerequisite: HSC1202

WIL3101

Professional Pathways 1 WIL

Prerequisite: PER2102

DAN2105

Dance Promotion

DAN3201

Dance Performance

Prerequisite: DAN2101

DAN1202

Dance Production

WIL3201

Professional Pathways 2 WIL

Prerequisite: WIL3101

DAN3204

Dance Business & Arts Management

Prerequisite: DAN2104

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Bachelor of Dance Practice include industry placements?

Yes, students undertake two dance industry placements as part of the course. These placements allow students to gain dance industry work experience and open opportunities for networking.

Can the Bachelor of Dance Practice lead to further study?

Yes, the Bachelor of Dance Practice is a pathway course for the Bachelor of Dance Education. The first year of the pathway degree has the same units, so if you meet the entry requirements, you do not lose credits or any time when you transfer into the second year of the Bachelor of Dance Education.

Is the course available online or on campus?

The course is primarily available on campus at Sydney Olympic Park, with selected units also available online.

Is FEE-HELP available for the Bachelor of Dance Practice?

Yes, the Bachelor of Dance Practice is FEE-HELP approved for domestic students, and scholarships are also available.

What topics does the Bachelor of Dance Practice cover beyond performance?

Beyond artistry and performance, the course covers choreography, educational skills, business and organisational skills, safe dance practice, the values and ethics of community arts practice, dance within a health context, project management, running a small business, and technical production.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $45,000 to $58,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $75,000 to $90,000 per year

Career Paths

Professional Dancer (Contemporary, Ballet, Commercial)ChoreographerDance Teacher (Studio, School, TAFE, University)Dance Company Artistic AssociateCommunity Arts Practitioner

Key Skills

Advanced dance technique across multiple styles (contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, etc.)Choreography and movement compositionPerformance and stage presenceSafe dance practice and injury preventionDance pedagogy and teaching methodology

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Bachelor of Dance Practice

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Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

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