From your first year you will learn the fundamentals of choreography, dance history and dance analysis as well as collaborate in the creation and presentation of student work. You’ll also begin to explore all the creative career options on offer for you. Your studies will then progress to understanding advanced choreographic practice, composition and where appropriate, the application of these in a range of contexts, as well as introducing studies from your other areas of interest you have chosen. In your third and final year you’ll tailor your course to transition towards your future career by choosing to work on real industry projects, work integrated learning or undertake study tours.
Customise your degree
Through this course you can choose to study other creative industries disciplines including creative writing, drama, entertainment, fashion, interior design, journalism, music and visual arts practice.
Teach Dance
Throughout this course you’ll explore and consider dance teaching concepts as they apply to a variety of contexts which may include studio teaching, community teaching and formal education settings. If you wish to become a school dance teacher, you have some options. You can complete your dance degree first and then follow with a
Master of Teaching which allows you to teach dance alongside drama, music or visual arts. Alternatively, you can undertake a
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) / Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and complete two separate degrees in just four and a half years full time. This will allow you to combine your passion for dance while teaching english, history, geography or maths.
Create Dance
Pursue your passion for choreography, teaching artistry, and independent practice by combining your dance studies with majors in screen production, interactive and visual design, drama and performance, and music and sound. Expand your skill set and versatility, and nurture innovative creative thinking and practice.
Get Agile
Become a creative producer, company manager, arts administrator or journalist by combining your passion for dance with other interests such as media and communication, journalism or entertainment. This will help you gain the skills you need to work in a variety of dance-related roles including arts management and community arts projects.