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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 Certificate II in Dance CUA20113. 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 11.

What makes our program unique

Our VCE VET Dance trainers, all hold the approved certificate for dance and relevant qualifications. These trainers have relevant accreditation and qualifications, and also current experience. Their skills, knowledge and experience are mapped against each unit of competency they deliver. This information is updated annually and evidence of new professional learning activity is recorded and filed. This information is kept in the RTO Trainer Register.

Our trainers consider individual student needs when finalising training programs and assessment. This may be reflected in changes of approach to training and types of activities, the styles of dance offered, the integration of physical activity with sedentary or group tasks versus independent work.

VCE VET Dance ATAR score contributions

• 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 here.

Course Structure

CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance. It is preferred for students to complete Units 1 & 2 (year 1) before enrolling in Units 3 & 4 (year 2) but this may be discussed with your trainer.

Year 1 (Units 1 & 2 in the VCE) core units

With units from CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance

CUADAN211 Develop basic dance techniques

CUAPRF211 Prepare for live performances

CUAWHS111 Follow safe dance practices

CUAWHS211 Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance

Year 1 (Units 1&2 in the VCE) Elective units

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others

Plus your choice of two of the following units

CUADAN213 Perform basic jazz dance techniques

CUADAN215 Perform basic contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN216 Perform basic ballet techniques

CUADAN217 Perform basic tap techniques

CUADAN218 Perform basic street dance techniques

CUADAN219 Perform basic cultural dance techniques

CUADAN220 Perform basic lyrical dance techniques

Year 2 (Units 3&4 in the VCE) core units

With units from CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance and CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance

CUADAN212 Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

CUAIND211 Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge

CUAPRF314 Develop audition techniques

CUAPRF317 Develop performance techniques

Year 2 (Units 1&2 in the VCE) Elective units

Your choice of two of the following units

CUADAN315 Increase depth of jazz dance techniques

CUADAN316 Increase depth of ballet dance techniques

CUADAN317 Increase depth of cultural dance techniques

CUADAN318 Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN319 Increase depth of street dance techniques

CUADAN320 Increase depth of social dance techniques

CUADAN321 Increase depth of tap dance techniques

CUADAN322 Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques

Year 3 core units

With units from CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance

CUACHR311 Develop basic dance composition skills

CUADAN331 Integrate rhythm into movement activities

CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry

Elective units

CUAWHS311 Condition body for dance performance

CUADAN313 Develop and apply dance partnering techniques

CUADAN315 Increase depth of jazz dance techniques

CUADAN316 Increase depth of ballet dance techniques

CUADAN317 Increase depth of cultural dance techniques

CUADAN318 Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN319 Increase depth of street dance techniques

CUADAN320 Increase depth of social dance techniques

CUADAN321 Increase depth of tap dance techniques

CUADAN322 Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques

CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries

CUAMWB402 Manage feedback on creative practice

BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others

CUAWHS211 Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance

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.

Registered Training Organisation
The Certificate II in Dance CUA20113 VCE VET Dance course is provided though our Partnership with DANCE TRAINING ORGANISATION, a Registered Training Organisation.