Certificate III in Dance develops advanced technical dance skills, creativity and performance ability for students pursuing further study or careers in the performance arts.
Students refine technique, choreography and stage performance while working collaboratively in a professional studio environment.
Students enrolling in Certificate III in Dance must have successfully completed Year 1 – Certificate II in Dance in the previous year. Units will be delivered and assessed in a sequence planned by the trainer.
Qualification: Certificate III in Dance
Qualification Code: CUA30120
Qualification Outcome: Full Completion. Students will receive a
Statement of Attainment for Units of
Competency completed.
Delivery Location: Gisborne Secondary College
Delivery Provider (RTO): Dance Training Organisation (45789)
Duration: The courses Cert II & III in Dance are typically
delivered over 1 to 3 years
Delivery: One day per week.
Wednesdays. 12.30pm-50pm
Year Levels: Year 10 (check with your school), Year 11, Year 12
SWL: Structured Workplace Learning requirements
vary between VET courses and RTOs. Check with your VET Coordinator
Contribution to Senior
Secondary Certificate: Contributes to VCE, VCE VM and VPC in
accordance with current VCAA requirements.
Speak with your VET Coordinator for advice
specific to your senior pathway.
Transport: Students are responsible for travel to and from
the delivery location. Subject to transport
funding, SMRVC may provide transport on
certain routes. Check with your VET
Coordinator.
Scored Program: Yes. For additional information refer to VCAA.
Course Information
UNIT CODE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
CUACHR311
CUADAN331
CUAIND311
CUAPRF311
CUAWHS311
CUADAN315
CUADAN318
CUADAN322
CUADAN316
CUADAN321
CUADAN319
Develop basic dance composition skills
Integrate rhythm into movement activities
Work effectively in the creative arts industry
Develop performance techniques
Condition body for dance performance
Cert III Dance Electives could include:
Increase depth of jazz dance techniques
Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques
Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques
Increase depth of ballet dance techniques
Increase depth of tap dance techniques
Increase depth of street dance techniques
Units of Competency listed are a guide only and can change from year to year. Check with your VET Coordinator.
Industry Insight
The performing arts industry offers exciting opportunities in dance performance, choreography, education, events, entertainment, television, and theatre.
Certificate III in Dance provides students with the advanced skills and industry knowledge needed to progress to higher studies or enter the workforce as a confident, skilled professional.
Future Ready Skills:
Students develop valuable employability skills including:
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Performance
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Creativity
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Musicality
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Audition skills
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Advance dance techniques
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Professional performance
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Physical conditioning
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Collaboration
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Career Opportunities:
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Choreographer
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Performer (contemporary, musical theatre, Indigenous dance)
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Dance Teacher or Therapist
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Casting Agent / Dance Administrator
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Event Manager / Dance Studio Owner
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Roles with production companies, theatre, or television agencies
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Ensemble Dancer
Further Study Pathways:
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Certificate III in Dance (CUA30120)
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Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40120)
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Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management (CUA50325)
How to apply:
All students must apply through their school VET Coordinator and submit their Expression of Interest by the required dates. Placement is subject to availability and school approval.
Fees:
VET course and materials costs vary between courses. Refer to your VET Coordinator.