Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) - CUA51520
Australian Ballet School, The
Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00253A
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 considerationsQualificationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Units of competency in qualificationSome 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.
Subjects
- Explore the relationship between music and dance
- Refine cultural dance techniques
- Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning
- Refine performance techniques
- Refine contemporary dance techniques
- Use acting techniques in performance
- Write about dance
- Articulate, present and debate ideas
- Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
- Source funding for projects
- Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
- Perform repertoire for corps de ballet
- Develop on-camera performance skills
- Refine dance techniques
- Create and perform dance pieces
- Refine conceptual understanding of dance
- Extend expertise in specialist creative fields
- Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development
- Refine ballet performance skills
- Design and conduct dance learning program
- Prepare for and perform in competitive environments
- Document dance
- Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
- Perform ballet solo variations
- Apply safe dance teaching methods
- Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
- Refine street dance techniques
- Create and perform complex dance pieces
- Refine pointe work techniques
- Develop choreography skills
- Provide freelance services
- Improvise advanced dance sequences
- Develop sustainability of own professional practice
- Participate in gym and resistance training for performances
- Analyse cultural history and theory
- Refine dance partnering techniques
- Refine ballet techniques
- Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques
- Originate and develop concepts
Standard entry requirements
Individuals must complete an audition or provide another form of evidence which demonstrates their competence in at least one dance style equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank | No |
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