Certificate II in Dance

Campus: Sandringham Secondary College. Wednesday afternoons

Assessment: Scored

Code: CUA20120

Certificate II in Dance is suitable for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the dance industry.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain a Certificate II in Dance and a study score towards their ATAR. 

Throughout the two year course, students participate in regular technique classes and dance conditioning classes in their selected dance styles. Students work with industry guest choreographers and mentors to learn, rehearse and perform dance works at the showcases. Students also learn, rehearse and perform solos from industry experts in their dance styles as preparation for work in the live performance industry. Students study nutrition, anatomy and physiology. They learn to work effectively with others and develop knowledge about establishing a career in the creative arts industry. Students study and practice audition techniques, research dance history, and develop a professional dance CV.

Students who undertake this subject must have past experience in dance and should be enrolled in dance classes outside of school. It is recommended that students have three to four years dance and/or movement experience.

Assessment

Scored assessment is available for this study. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for this study must undertake the scored assessment. As a scored VET study this subject will contribute to the student's ATAR, either as one of the student's top 4 studies (the 'primary four') or as a 5th or 6th study increment.