CUA40120
Certificate IV in Dance

In partnership with Empowerdance, focusing on Commercial Dance, the CERTIFICATE IV in DANCE program at CPAC is a 1 year full-time course that delivers a Nationally Recognised Qualification in partnership with Empowerdance (RTO 40397) upon completion.

What To Expect From A Certificate IV in Dance Course In partnership with Empowerdance

The program provides an introduction to full-time training, building on the skills required for industry success. The course is comprehensive and the workload rigorous. It is designed as a starting point in the preparation of students working toward a career as a dancer on Cruise Ships, in cabaret, Theme Parks, Commercial events and other related positions.

Focus Points of The Certificate IV in Dance

The Certificate IV in Dance course compromises practical dance training, developing and refining technical ability across a wide range of dance genres. Students attend 5 days per week of commercial dance & performing arts classes, and participate in practical performances and productions throughout the course.

Students who commence their full-time training with the Certificate IV in Dance and then upgrade to the Diploma of Dance or Musical Theatre in a 2nd year of study, may receive credit transfer for some units.

Genres Covered in The Diploma of Musical Theatre Course

This program covers all the essential genres for a successful career in the Musical Theatre & entertainment industry. These classes include:

Jazz Technique
Commercial Jazz
Classical Ballet
Contemporary
Lyrical
Showgirl Heels
Commercial Heels
Singing
Tap

Musical Theatre
Aerial
Audition Technique
Marketing/Branding
CV/Showreel Preparation
Stage Performance
Acrobatics
Acting

Other Opportunities

Extended Expertise

Opportunity to spotlight & extend their expertise in their own choice of specialist field as an elective option (eg. silks/hoops, latin, tap).

Study

In addition to dance & performance classes Student’s also study anatomy, musicality, choreography, presentation, theatrical make-up

Presentation

Learn about professional presentation including CVs, headshots and showreels, gaining skills to help secure a successful career.

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CERTIFICATE IV IN DANCE

PROGRAM OUTLINE & FEE STRUCTURE

To be awarded the CUA40120 CERTIFICATE IV IN DANCE students must complete 13 units of competency – 6 core units, and 7 elective units. Participants who do not successfully complete all the requirements for the qualification will be issued a Statement of Attainment listing those units attained. Students may choose to focus on either Commercial Dance OR Musical Theatre via elective options.

UNITS OF STUDY

CORE UNITS

CUACHR413 – DEVELOP CHOREOGRAPHY SKILLS

CUADAN313 – DEVELOP AND APPLY DANCE PARTNERING TECHNIQUES

CUADAN417 – DEVELOP EXPERTISE IN DANCE PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES

CUAPRF414 – DEVELOP MOVEMENT SKILLS FOR PERFORMANCE

CUAPRF415 – REHEARSE FOR PERFORMANCES

CUAWHS411 – APPLY MOVEMENT AND BEHAVIOURAL PRINCIPALS TO PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

ELECTIVE UNITS

CUACHR411 – CREATE AND PERFORM DANCE PIECES

CUADAN413 – DEVELOP EXPERTISE IN JAZZ DANCE TECHNIQUE

CUAIND412 – PROVIDE FREELANCE SERVICES

CUAWHS413 – INCORPORATE ANATOMY PRINCIPLES INTO SKILL DEVELOPMENT

CUAIND314 – PLAN A CAREER IN THE CREATIVE ARTS INDUSTRY

CUAMUP311 – PREPARE PERSONAL APPEARANCE FOR PERFORMANCES

CUAPRF314 – DEVELOP AUDITION TECHNIQUE

ALTERNATE ELECTIVE UNITS FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

CUADAN422 – DEVELOP DANCE TECHNIQUES FOR MUSICAL THEATRE

CUAACT411 – USE ACTING TECHNIQUES IN PERFORMANCE

CUAPRF417 – DEVELOP EXPERTISE IN MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUES

CUAPRF420 – DEVELOP ON-CAMERA PERFORMANCE SKILLS

CUA40120
Certificate IV in Dance

What To Expect From A Certificate IV in Dance Course In partnership with Empowerdance

Focus Points of The Certificate IV in Dance

Genres Covered in The Diploma of Musical Theatre Course