Dancing

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Courses in dancing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Dance Practice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Choreographer Dance Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Choreographer Dance Teacher

Bachelor of Dance Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Physical Education Teacher PDHPE Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Physical Education Teacher PDHPE Teacher
CUA20120

Certificate II in Dance
On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$14,000 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Entertainer Drama Tutor
Singer Contemporary Dancer Theatre Performer Performer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Entertainer Drama Tutor Singer Contemporary Dancer Theatre Performer Performer + 4 more
CUA30120

Certificate III in Dance
On Campus, Online
10 - 24 months
$4,000 - $4,450
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Dance Teacher Contemporary Dancer
Ballet Dancer Tap Dancer Jazz Dancer Choreographer
+ 4 more
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Dance Teacher Contemporary Dancer Ballet Dancer Tap Dancer Jazz Dancer Choreographer + 4 more
CUA40120

Certificate IV In Dance
On Campus
6 - 24 months
$4,000 - $12,127
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer + 3 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser Production Assistant
Performer Theatre Performer Contemporary Dancer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser Production Assistant Performer Theatre Performer Contemporary Dancer + 3 more
CUA51520

Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
On Campus
1 - 2 years
$14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Dance Teacher
Choreographer Performer Professional Dancer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Performer Professional Dancer + 3 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$1,592 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Performer Musician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disc Jockey Performer Musician
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$2,360 - $7,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Music Tutor
Disc Jockey Session Musician Music Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Music Tutor Disc Jockey Session Musician Music Teacher + 3 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$7,213 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Teacher Music Composer Session Musician
Piano Accompanist Music Tutor Performer Musician Music Producer Event Coordinator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Teacher Music Composer Session Musician Piano Accompanist Music Tutor Performer Musician Music Producer Event Coordinator + 6 more
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Performance)
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$2,069
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Piano Accompanist Music Tutor
Musician Performer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Piano Accompanist Music Tutor Musician Performer + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Actor Choreographer
Stage Manager Theatre Manager Performance Artist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Actor Choreographer Stage Manager Theatre Manager Performance Artist + 3 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$17,760 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
German Teacher Humanities Teacher Secondary School Teacher
High School Teacher Science Teacher Athletic Director Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher Visual Arts Teacher STEM Teacher Chemistry Teacher Biology Teacher Italian Teacher Dance Teacher English Tutor Vocational Education Trainer
+ 13 more
11036NAT

Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
Blended
3 months
$7,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Office Assistant Receptionist
Family Support Worker Construction Labourer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Office Assistant Receptionist Family Support Worker Construction Labourer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker + 4 more

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,928 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Musicologist Film Score Composer
Music Historian Music Conductor Music Teacher Music Composer Music Producer Performer Musician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Librarian Musicologist Film Score Composer Music Historian Music Conductor Music Teacher Music Composer Music Producer Performer Musician + 7 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts
On Campus
3 years
$35,379 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Writer Entertainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Writer Entertainer

Bachelor of Performing Arts
On Campus
3 years
$26,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drama Teacher Performance Artist Screen Actor
Casting Agent Playwright Voice Actor Casting Director Theatre Director Dramaturg Vocal Coach Opera Singer Performer Singer Actor Choreographer
+ 12 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drama Teacher Performance Artist Screen Actor Casting Agent Playwright Voice Actor Casting Director Theatre Director Dramaturg Vocal Coach Opera Singer Performer Singer Actor Choreographer + 12 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
On Campus
3 years
$36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Casting Director
Voice Actor Entertainer Casting Agent Screen Actor Acting Coach Drama Tutor
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Casting Director Voice Actor Entertainer Casting Agent Screen Actor Acting Coach Drama Tutor + 6 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
On Campus
3 years
$36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entertainer Professional Dancer Ballet Dancer
Choreographer Dance Teacher
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entertainer Professional Dancer Ballet Dancer Choreographer Dance Teacher + 2 more
CUA40320

Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
On Campus, Online
18 months
$2,900 - $5,000
  • Completed Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or above or evidence of competence in at least one dance style through an audition or equivalent proof
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
  • Completed Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or above or evidence of competence in at least one dance style through an audition or equivalent proof
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
CUASS00071

Dance Teaching Skill Set
Online
5 months
$450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer

Bachelor of Contemporary Music
On Campus
3 years
$23,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Producer Songwriter
Music Teacher Accompanist Session Musician Jazz Musician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Producer Songwriter Music Teacher Accompanist Session Musician Jazz Musician + 4 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
On Campus
3 years
$49,879
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Arts Administrator Dance Teacher
Contemporary Dancer Ballet Dancer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Arts Administrator Dance Teacher Contemporary Dancer Ballet Dancer + 2 more

Bachelor of Music Industry (Composition)
On Campus
3 years
$62,065
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Producer Sound Designer Entertainer
Music Conductor Film Score Composer Music Composer Songwriter Jazz Musician Accompanist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Music Producer Sound Designer Entertainer Music Conductor Film Score Composer Music Composer Songwriter Jazz Musician Accompanist + 6 more

Bachelor of Music Industry (Music Production)
On Campus
3 years
$62,065
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accompanist Disc Jockey Audio Engineer
Music Composer Film Score Composer Entertainer Sound Technician Music Producer Sound Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Accompanist Disc Jockey Audio Engineer Music Composer Film Score Composer Entertainer Sound Technician Music Producer Sound Engineer + 6 more

Bachelor of Music Industry (Performance)
On Campus
3 years
$62,065
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entertainer Music Conductor Accompanist
Jazz Musician Opera Singer Piano Accompanist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entertainer Music Conductor Accompanist Jazz Musician Opera Singer Piano Accompanist + 3 more

Bachelor of Music Industry (Songwriting)
On Campus
3 years
$62,065
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Music Composer Songwriter
Musician Marketing Coordinator Performer Music Producer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Session Musician Music Composer Songwriter Musician Marketing Coordinator Performer Music Producer + 4 more
CUA10120

Certificate I in Dance
On Campus, Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
22566VIC

Certificate I in Work Education (Ignition Theatre)
On Campus
12 months
$20,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Storeperson Warehouse Assistant
Performer Retail Assistant Props Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cleaner Storeperson Warehouse Assistant Performer Retail Assistant Props Assistant + 3 more
CUA30320

Certificate III In Assistant Dance Teaching
On Campus, Online
10 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching
On Campus
4 years
$2,830
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant Science Teacher Science Communicator
Physics Teacher Biology Teacher STEM Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant Science Teacher Science Communicator Physics Teacher Biology Teacher STEM Teacher + 3 more
CUA60120

Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
On Campus
1 - 2 years
$14,000 - $30,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Choreographer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Choreographer
CUA50320

Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
On Campus
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Program Coordinator Education Consultant
Curriculum Developer Program Manager Dance Teacher
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Program Coordinator Education Consultant Curriculum Developer Program Manager Dance Teacher + 3 more
CUA20120 & CUA30120

Dual Certificate II in Dance & Certificate III in Dance
On Campus
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Performer Entertainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Performer Entertainer
CUA51520 & CUA60120

Dual Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) & Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
On Campus
2 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Contemporary Dancer Theatre Performer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Contemporary Dancer Theatre Performer
CUACHR413

Develop choreography skills
On Campus
1 week
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Dance Teacher Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Dance Teacher Dance Teacher Assistant
CUACHR611

Create choreography for stage and screen
On Campus
1 day
$680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Creative Director Performance Coach
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Creative Director Performance Coach
CUAWHS411

Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning
On Campus
1 day
$800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Choreographer Yoga Instructor
Fitness Instructor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Choreographer Yoga Instructor Fitness Instructor + 1 more
CUACHR511

Create and perform complex dance pieces
On Campus
1 week
$1,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Dance Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Choreographer Dance Teacher
CUAWHS413

Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development
On Campus
1 week
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer Theatre Performer
Personal Trainer Occupational Therapy Assistant Sports Coach Yoga Instructor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer Theatre Performer Personal Trainer Occupational Therapy Assistant Sports Coach Yoga Instructor + 4 more

Bachelor of Music Theatre and Acting
On Campus
3 years
$27,942
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Singer Actor
Theatre Performer Entertainer Voice Actor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Singer Actor Theatre Performer Entertainer Voice Actor + 3 more
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