VCE VET Dance at Academy of Dance
COURSE OBJECTIVE
VCE VET Dance is a pre-vocational course, and will prepare you to audition for further (tertiary) training as dancer, dance teacher or choreographer. The course will give you a taste of what the industry is like so you can work out if you want to pursue dance as a career. If you successfully complete this course you will receive a CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance. VET Dance is available as a VCE subject OR as part of a VCAL program.
VCE VET DANCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no pre-requisites to enrol in this course, but previous experience in dance will be an advantage. Students may commence VCE VET Dance in Year 10 or Year 11.
WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM UNIQUE
We have a long history of providing high quality technique training and partnering with industry leaders to provide students with Masterclasses and other opportunities as they progress through their dance training.
We are very proud to partner with ATOD in the delivery of this exciting program which will be a great boost to the students as they train in dance through Year 10, 11 and 12 in school.
VCE VET DANCE ATAR SCORE CONTRIBUTION
2 solos (one in each dance style) contribute 50% to your ATAR score for VCE VET Dance
School assessed coursework contributes the other 50% of your ATAR score for VCE VET Dance
For more details, see the VCE VET Dance page on the VCAA website.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance VCE VET Dance course is delivered over two years part-time. Students should complete Units 1 & 2 (year 1) before enrolling in Units 3 & 4 (year 2).
YEAR ONE
Units 1 & 2 Core units
BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others
CUADAN201 Develop basic dance techniques
CUAWHS101 Follow safe dance practices
CUAWHS201 Develop a basic level of physical condition for dance performance
Units 1 & 2 Dance Electives:
CUADAN203 Perform basic jazz dance technique
CUADAN205 Perform basic contemporary dance technique
CUADAN206 Perform basic ballet dance technique
CUADAN207 Perform basic tap technique
CUADAN208 Perform basic street dance technique
YEAR TWO
Units 3 & 4 Core & Compulsory Units: Year 2
CUADAN202 Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
CUAPRF201 Prepare self for performances
CUAIND201 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
CUAPRF304 Develop audition techniques
Units 3 & 4 Dance Electives:
CUADAN305 Increase depth of jazz dance technique
CUADAN306 Increase depth of ballet dance technique
CUADAN307 Increase depth of cultural dance technique
CUADAN308 Increase depth of contemporary dance technique
CUADAN309 Increase depth of street dance technique
VCE VET DANCE STUDY HOURS
The nominal hours for VCE VET Dance depend on which elective units/dance styles you choose, and range from 320 to 400 hours over the two years of the course.
YEAR 1 2021 COURSE DATES (UNITS 1 & 2)
Every second Sunday during Terms 1-3
9.30am-11am
YEAR 2 2021 COURSE DATES (UNITS 3 & 4)
Every second Sunday during Terms 1-3
11am-1pm
PERFORMANCES
Academy of Dance Midyear Concert
Academy of Dance End of year Performance
Solo Showcase (Units 3&4 only)
TEACHER
Chelsea Byrne
REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION
The CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance VCE VET Dance course is provided though our Partnership with Australian Teachers of Dancing, a Registered Training Organisation. For more information, contact:
Michele Eisenhuth (RTO Operations Manager)
Australian Teachers of Dancing Limited
RTO # 31624
ABN: 39 051 244 510
1800 106 227
PO BOX 565 Waterford QLD 4133
VCE VET DANCE FEES
Unit 1&2 $1190
Unit 3&4 $1290
Costs do not include class fees – at least one class must be enrolled into for the styles chosen
Interested?
- Click on the button that says ‘Enrol now’
- Fill in the form and give a copy to your schools’ VCE Coordinator
- Email a copy of the form to info@academyofdance.com.au
