A challenging course where regular performance, intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the program.
The course provides an insight into dance as an art form, and as a social and educative experience. In addition to the pursuit of physical excellence, the course develops skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis, and demands that students be creatively productive.

The importance of sustainability in relation to professional career pathways is emphasised through engagement with industry partners and exposure to diverse performance environments locally, nationally, regionally and internationally.
Course Learning Outcomes
Apply broad historical, philosophical, theoretical and practical discipline knowledge to a range of professional and associated dance-related contexts.
Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex disciplinary knowledge within a choreographic and dance performance context.
Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse performance contexts to produce creative and innovative ideas in response to industry trends.
Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
Successfully communicate knowledge and ideas, which incorporate other art forms, including duo and improvisation within a range of choreographic styles and approaches.
Incorporate techniques and teaching approaches to demonstrate a global outlook and communicate cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence.
Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving, and decision making when interpreting the intention of choreographic work for professional practice in both solo and collaborative settings.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning through self-reflection and application of feedback on individual project work in diverse settings.
Career opportunities
This course encourages students to pursue individual goals as dance artists, choreographers, teachers or researchers.

Possible future job titles
Dancer, Contemporary Dancer, Ballet Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Entertainer, Performer