This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in varied contexts in the dance teaching industry, providing assistance and support to teachers and students under supervision. Individuals are expected to use some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge to assist in instructing, managing and planning classroom activities. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include assistant dance teacher for 5 to 10 year olds. The course covers key elements of dance teaching practice, including behavioural knowledge, instruction skills, musical ideas, basic dance analysis, composition skills, anatomy principles, and health and safety standards. Join a class full of passionate and driven students. From Ballet to Hip Hop, all different styles of dancers study Australian Dance Institutes’s foundation course to learn the theory and practice of Dance Teaching.
This qualification is designed for international learners aspiring to secure employment within the diverse landscape of the private dance teaching industry. This qualification caters to a range of individuals, including students looking to enhance their dance training during their stay in Australia.
Post-graduate employment pathways for students completing this qualification include possible job titles such:
• Assistant dance teacher in a private dance studio.
• A study pathway to the CUA40320 Certificate IV in Dance Teaching Management or CUA50320 Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management
This course is delivered over 20 hours per week through a combination of face-to-face and online delivery over 52 weeks (including 12 week holidays). Students are required to attend 15 hours of classroom training per week and complete structured self-study of 5 hours per week. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study, and the student’s attendance and participation will be monitored.