The Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management is structured to reflect the role of an employed dance teacher within a variety of contexts from private dance tutoring to large establishment group instruction.

​This course will enable students to confidently instruct correct dance technique, maintain group control, monitor group dynamics and promote a safe learning environment. Graduate students can provide leadership and guidance to others, be responsible for progression, and have considerable responsibility for the output of others.
  • Core Units
  • Streamed Elective Units
  • Course Length
  • Entry Requirements
  • Additions
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  • BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations
  • ​CUADTM401 Plan and organise dance classes
  • CUADTM403 Apply safe dance teaching methods
  • CUAPPM401 Contribute to the organisation of productions
  • HLTAID003 Provide first aid (provided by external educators at extra cost to student)
  • TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes
  • TAEASS402B Assess competence
  • TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs

Elective Units
  • CUADTM402 Teach Basic Classical Ballet Technique.
  • CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk.
  • CUADTM404 Teach Basic Jazz Dance Technique.
  • CUADTM405 Teach Basic Contemporary Dance Technique.
  • SITXCOM401 Manage Conflict.
  • SISCCRO302A Apply Legal and Ethical Instructional Skills.
Course length delivery options: 
  • 1 Year Full Time
  • 2 Years Part Time
Basic entry requirements include:
  • CUA40113 Certificate IV in Dance, or equivalent dance skill and experience. 
  • Attendance or display of an audition or alternate form of evidence to demonstrate competence in at least one dance style at Certificate IV level.
Supporting Elements
  • Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business.
  • Market the small business.
  • Manage a small team.
  • Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements.
  • Create short dance pieces.
  • Document dance.
  • Explore the relationship between music and dance.
  • Teach basic dance technique.
  • Extend expertise in specialist creative fields.
  • Incorporate anatomy and nutrition principles into skill development.
  • Participate in assessment validation.
  • Work effectively in an educational environment.
  • Investigate micro business opportunities.
  • Work effectively with people with a disability.
  • Develop basic dance analysis skills.
  • Implement copyright arrangements.
  • Administer operations for rehearsals and performances.
  • Plan and deliver group exercise sessions.
  • Contribute to assessment.
Employment
  • Trainer in VET Dance up to Cert IV level.
  • Assessor of VET Dance up to Cert IV level (must also hold a Cert IV in Training & Assessment).
  • Teacher (private dance studio).
  • Administrator (private dance studio).
Course Pathways

CUA50113 Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance)
CUA50213 Diploma of Musical Theatre
CUA40313 Diploma in Dance Teaching & Management
Approved Concession Options

Austudy/ Abstudy
Youth allowance
Student travel concessions 
BLOCH dancewear 20% discount card
Outback Artist Program
Auspice partnership with ATOD RTO #31624.

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