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Certificate IV in Dance

CUA40120 | Certificate IV in Dance

Australian Teachers of Dancing (RTO 31624)

The Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40120) is a qualification for those seeking to develop their dance skills and pursue a career in the performing arts or dance teaching. It’s a nationally recognized course that hones technical skills, expands knowledge of various dance genres, and builds confidence as a performer. The qualification can also lead to opportunities in dance teaching and management. 

Newcastle Dance Academy’s Certificate IV in Dance is designed to develop aspiring dancers into confident, versatile artists ready to audition for elite national and international ballet and contemporary programs. This full-time training is an ideal stepping stone towards pre-professional company placements, musical theatre productions, stage shows, pantomimes, fashion parades, TV, film and commercial opportunities.

Our weekly schedule offers a rich and varied program including classical ballet, contemporary, body conditioning, pas de deux, choreography, repertoire, jazz and solo coaching. Students participate in fully choreographed classical, contemporary, lyrical and jazz group works, while theory units explore anatomy, nutrition, dance history, body awareness and career planning.

With regular performance opportunities and access to tailored solo and group choreography by our in-house creative team, NDA students graduate with the technical refinement, stage experience and professional artistry required to take the next step in their dance journey.

Studying with Newcastle Dance Academy, the full-time Certificate IV in Dance course is delivered and assessed as an integrated teaching strategy structured as a framework of five Focus Areas

Focus Area 1 Conditioning

  • CUAWHS411 Apply movement and behavioural principles to conditioning
  • CUAWHS311 Condition the body for dance performance
  • CUAWHS413 Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development


Focus Area 2 Technique

  • CUADAN418 Develop expertise in ballet technique
  • CUADAN417 Develop expertise in dance performance technique
  • CUADAN313 Develop dance partnering techniques
  • CUADAN419 Develop expertise in contemporary dance technique

Focus Area 3 Career

  • CUAPPR414 Develop self as an artist
  • CUAPRF314 Develop audition techniques
  • CUADLT412 Explore the relationship between music and dance


Focus Area 4 Choreography

  • CUACHR413 Develop choreography skills


Focus Area 5 Performance

  • CUAPRF414 Develop movement skills for performance
  • CUAPRF415 Rehearse for performances

Investment

Registration Fee

$80.00

Course Fees*

$500 Payable on Enrolment

Terms 1, 2, 3 & 4 |
$3,625 per term

Private Tuition

$70.00 - 1 hour lesson

$40.00 - 1/2 hour lesson

Performance

Solo Performance - TBA

Concert Performance - TBA

Eisteddford/Competition Entry Fees - TBA

Complete the form below to express your interest in studying ballet with Newcastle Dance Academy.


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