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Prepare Yourself for a Career in the Arts

VCE VET Dance | Certificate II in Dance
CUA20111 at Bev Palmer Performing Arts
VCE VET Dance at BEV PALMER PERFORMING ARTS

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 prerequisites 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.

VCE VET DANCE ATAR SCORE CONTRIBUTION

Two 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.

https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vet/vce-vet-programs/Pages/dance.aspx 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Certificate II in Dance CUA20113 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
CUADAN207 Perform basic tap 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
CUADAN308 Increase depth of contemporary dance technique
CUADAN311 Increase depth of tap technique