Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Performing Arts: Dance

This two-year program is designed for students passionate about dance and aiming for a career in the performing arts industry. You will develop diverse, dynamic, and disciplined dance skills across various styles including ballet, jazz, and urban dance. The course emphasizes practical application through real projects and performances, preparing you for either higher education or direct employment. You will gain experience in creating and performing your own work, as well as learning established choreography.

Curriculum

The program is structured over two years, starting with the Level 3 Diploma in the first year and progressing to the Extended Diploma in the second year. You will study a range of mandatory units and select from various optional units to broaden your dance expertise.

1. Year 1: Level 3 Diploma (90 credits)
   • Investigating practitioners’ work
   • Developing skills and techniques for live performance
   • Group performance workshop
   • Performing arts in the community
   • Individual performance commission
   • Final live performance to an audience
   • Employment opportunities in the performing arts
2. Year 2: Extended Diploma (180 credits)
   • Ballet
   • Urban dance technique
   • Contemporary dance technique
   • Improvisation
   • Movement in performance
   • Choreography for live performance

Careers

Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths within the performing arts industry or for further study.

• Performer
• Teacher
• Choreographer
• Dance Administrator
• Dance Promoter