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QUALIFICATION

Certificate IV in Dance


 National Code: CUA40120
 TAFE SA Code: TP01253


2025 start

Description

Showcase your dance skills with this valuable qualification. You’ll develop the technical skills and confidence you need to work in a variety of dance contexts. Continue on to further dance study, audition for performance roles, or begin your dance teaching career.

Please note: admission to this course is based on audition. See the important information tab below for more details.

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6 months 

Full Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide College of the Arts

704310

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Full Time Full Time
Day & Evening Day & Evening
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • Satisfactory performance in an audition
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by audition score.

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Entry Recommendations
You will be contacted to book into an audition once you apply. Please see under Additional Resources below audition information and dates.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes are held 5 days a week.

Industry Conditions and Skills
You will be participating in physical training along with academic subjects - a good level of fitness is recommended.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • $250.00 (approximately) dance uniform for Classical and contemporary technique classes.
  • Appropriate clothing is to be worn to all classes.

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised
$3,624
Concession
$2,282
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$12,127

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in a wide variety of dance performance contexts.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40120)
    This course is designed to prepare and introduce students to a pre-professional performing arts career. It provides skills and qualities to lead the stage in performing arts, and the education to be competitive in the industry. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 7 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning 40
    Develop and apply dance partnering techniques 60
    Develop choreography skills 50
    Develop expertise in dance performance techniques 70
    Develop movement skills for performance 50
    Rehearse for performances 60

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop expertise in ballet techniques 150
    Develop expertise in contemporary dance techniques 85
    Develop self as artist 60
    Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development 70
    Research history and theory to inform own arts practice 70
    Use acting techniques in performance 45
    Use different performance techniques 85

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Certificate IV in Dance
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