CERTIFICATE III in DANCE

CUA30120

 

About

GWB Studios provides first class industry-linked performance training in classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, tap and musical theatre.

Bridging the gap from performing arts education to the professional industry through big sister commercial producer GWB Entertainment (including Jagged Little Pill, An American in Paris, Girl from the North Country, West Side Story, Matilda, School of Rock and CATS) and extensive networks of Australian and International industry connections.

Our highly trained faculty and team of industry experts deliver the elite standard of training required for your artist to succeed in the industry and beyond.

 

Duration

1 year, part time

 

Qualification Description

A one year preparatory qualification that allows students to develop existing technical skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the live performance industry the dance industry and can be used as a pathway into further study options such as Certificate IV or Diploma qualification in Dance and/or Dance Teaching and Management.

Each area of study allows for the student to build resilience and knowledge required to achieve competency and develop their dance performance skills, combining a variety of practical performance and theory components.

Assessment is conducted by practical in class observations, rehearsals, performances, written assignments, in class activities and theory-based requirements.

 

Course Structure

5x Core Units and 8x Elective Units.

 

Core Units

CUACHR311 Develop basic dance composition skills

CUADAN331 Integrate rhythm into movement activities

CUAIND311 Work effectively in the creative arts industry

CUAPRF317 Develop performance techniques

CUAWHS311 Condition the body for dance performance

 

Elective units – Classical Stream

CUADAN316 Increase depth of ballet dance technique

CUADAN317 Increase depth of cultural dance technique OR CUADAN315 Increase depth of jazz dance technique

CUADAN318 Increase depth of contemporary dance technique

CUADAN322 Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques

CUADLT311 Develop basic analysis skills

CUADTM311 Assist with dance teaching

CUAMUP311 Prepare personal appearance for performances

CUACIR301 Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques

 

Elective Units – Musical Theatre Stream

CUADAN316 Increase depth of ballet dance technique

CUADAN315 Increase depth of jazz dance technique

CUADAN321 Increase depth of tap dance technique

CUACIR301 Perform basic on-ground acrobatic techniques

CUAPRF316 Develop basic musical theatre techniques

CUADTM311 Assist with dance teaching

CUAMUP311 Prepare personal appearance for performances

CUACHR412 Create short dance pieces

 

SACE Credits

Students who complete their Certificate III in Dance can achieve a maximum of 75 Stage 2 credits to put towards their SACE Certificate and 20 points towards their ATAR.

 

Contact Hours

3x weekly dance/technique classes over 12 months (Mon-Fri after-school hours and Saturdays)

1x theory class per week (time to be advised)

NB: Dance/Technique class times will vary depending upon skill level.

 

Pre-Requisites and Minimum Age

There are no pre-requisites, however applicants are required to attend a private audition in person demonstrating competence of at least one dance genre. Minimum age of 14 years or school year 10.

 

Tuition

The Certificate III in Dance is $1,650 + GST plus the cost of dance/technique classes throughout the 12-month period.

 

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required upon acceptance to the course.

A term by term payment is offered.

CERTIFICATE IV in DANCE

CUA40120

 

About

GWB Studios provides first class industry-linked performance training in classical ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, tap and musical theatre.

Bridging the gap from performing arts education to the professional industry through big sister commercial producer GWB Entertainment (including Jagged Little Pill, An American in Paris, Girl from the North Country, West Side Story, Matilda, School of Rock and CATS) and extensive networks of Australian and International industry connections.

Our highly trained faculty and team of industry experts deliver the elite standard of training required for your artist to succeed in the industry and beyond.

Duration

1 year

 

Qualification Description

This one-year course is designed to provide intensive training for students seeking to achieve a high level of competency in dance where students can choose to focus on any number of dance genres via elective opportunities. 

 

With its personal approach, the Certificate IV course provides performing arts training in a supportive environment, offering classes including, but not limited to: Classical Ballet, Classical Variations, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Drama, Stretch & Strength, Conditioning and Core, Progressing Ballet Technique, Acrobatics  and industry lectures to help enhance performance skills and career development.

 

Graduate of this course often consider auditioning for a Diploma of Dance as a means of furthering their training and professional development.

 

Course Structure

6x Core Units and 7x Elective Units.

 

Core Units

CUACHR413 Develop choreography skills

CUADAN313 Develop dance partnering techniques

CUADAN417 Develop expertise in dance performance technique

CUAPRF414 Develop movement skills for performance

CUAPRF415 Rehearse for performance

CUAWHS411 Apply movement and behavioural principles to physical conditioning

 

Classical Stream – Elective Units 

 

CUADAN418 Develop expertise in ballet techniques

CUADAN419 Develop expertise in contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN421 Develop expertise in cultural dance techniques

CUADAN423 Develop expertise in lyrical dance techniques

CUADAN432 Improvise advanced dance sequences

CUAPPR414 Develop self as artist

CUAPRF314 Develop audition techniques

 

 

Musical Theatre Steam – Elective Units

 

CUADAN413 Develop expertise in jazz dance techniques

CUADAN420 Develop expertise in tap dance techniques

CUAPRF417 Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques

CUAPPR414 Develop self as artist

CUAPRF314 Develop audition techniques

CUAPRF408 Perform solo in a musical theatre context

CUAPRF409 Perform in a musical theatre ensemble

 

 

Contact Hours

Approximately 20 hours per week with training hours taking place between 4:00pm – 8:30pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays with exact hours and times dependent upon electives.

 

Pre-Requisites and Minimum Age

There are no pre-requisites, however applicants are required to attend a private audition in person demonstrating competence of at least one dance genre at a Certificate III level. Minimum age of 15 years.

 

SACE Credits

Students who complete their Certificate IV in Dance can achieve a maximum of 95 Stage 2 credits to put towards their SACE Certificate and 20 points towards their ATAR.

 

Tuition

The Certificate IV in Dance is $8,800 + GST which is paid as $4,400 per semester.

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 + GST is required upon acceptance to the course.

Students have access to all GWB Studios general classes after hours at no additional cost (excluding privates and solo vocal coaching).

 

Funding

Students completing the Certificate IV in Dance have access to government funding of approx. $4000 towards the fees nominated above, should they have completed year 12. At the time of enrolment, registration for government funding is arranged.