This nationally-recognised qualification is the second year of the vocational dance program and is ballet focused.
It takes a holistic approach to the needs of the dancer of the future, building the skills required for lifelong sustainability in the dance profession.
The course encourages dancers' individuality, confidence, flair and creativity.
Students take classes in ballet, pointe, classical repertoire, contemporary techniques, choreography, performance, dance history, music, fitness and kinesiology.
Following completion of this course, it is possible to transfer to the Bachelor of Arts (Dance) for a third year of training that allows students to graduate with a Bachelor's degree.
The Training Package rules require 7 Core units plus 11 Elective units. At WAAPA these 18 VET Units of Competency are clustered within the course delivery units of Ballet, Contemporary, Pas de Deux/Duo, Performance, Anatomy, Choreography, Dance History, Music for Dance, Nutrition.
Year 1 - VET Full
Ballet 2
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CUADAN603
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Extend ballet technique to a professional level
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CUADAN602
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Perform advanced classical ballet technique
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Repertoire 2
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CUADAN604
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Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level
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CUADAN605
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Perform pas de deux at a professional level
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Ballet 2 Girls
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CUADAN606
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Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level
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Contemporary 2
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CUADAN607
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Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level
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CUADAN608
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Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level
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CUADAN610
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Extend allied contemporary dance techniques at a professional level
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CUADAN611
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Perform virtuoso contemporary dance technique
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Performance 2
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CUADAN601
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Perform dance repertoire at a professional level
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CUAPPR502
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Develop own sustainable professional practice
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RPD 2
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CUAWHS602
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Develop techniques for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment
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Choreography 2
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CUACHR501
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Create and perform complex dance pieces
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CUAMPF602
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Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
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History 2
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CUARES501
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Refine conceptual understanding of dance
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Year 1 - Semester 1
History 2
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CUAWRT501
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Write about dance
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Year 1 - Semester 2
Ballet Stagecraft
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CUAMUP501
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Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
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RPD 2
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CUADAN609
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Extend cultural dance performance skills to a professional level
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Ballet 2 Boys
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CUAWHS601
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Apply advanced gym and weight training to ballet
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Note: Some students may have previously completed CUVPRP502A in the Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance).
Admission requirement (Band 1)
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Completion of Year 10 or equivalent.
English Language requirement (Band 1)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
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Year 10 English completion or equivalent.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to attend an audition. In the audition, candidates must demonstrate competence in at least one dance style at a Diploma level. It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate dance expertise through extensive vocational experience, or in grades achieved in different dance styles through dance societies that run examinations linked to certification levels. All applicants are required to normally be turning at least 17 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
