Diploma of Professional Dance

CUA51520

RTO #31624

             

Duration	1 Year
Course Intake	5 February 2024
Location	Adelaide, South Australia

About

GWB Studios provides first class industry-linked performance training, bridging the gap from performing arts education to the professional industry, through its relationship with commercial producer GWB Entertainment (Miss Saigon, A Christmas Carol, Death of a Salesman, Sunset Boulevard, Groundhog Day, Jagged Little Pill, An American in Paris, Girl from the North Country, West Side Story, Matilda, School of Rock, CATS, The Phantom of The Opera), and its extensive networks of Australian and International industry connections.

Jointly our highly trained faculty and team of industry experts will deliver the elite standard of training required for future artists to success.

 

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of dancers and performers working or aspiring to work in professional dance companies and musical theatre productions. At this level individuals are expected to apply theory and creative skills in different situations and to display initiative and judgement in planning activities. They have autonomy in performing complex technical operations and can be responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating the work of others within broad but generally well-defined parameters.

The job roles that relate to this qualification may include dancer (pre-professional level), musical theatre performer and cabaret performer.

Individuals must complete an audition or provide another form of evidence which demonstrates their competence in at least one dance style equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.

 

Course Structure

7 core units  plus 10 elective units

 

Core units

CUADAN517 Refine dance partnering techniques

CUADAN531 Refine dance techniques

CUAPPR512 Develop sustainability of own professional practice

CUAPRF511 Refine performance techniques

CUAPRF513 Prepare for and perform in competitive environments

CUAWHS413 Incorporate anatomy principles into skill development

CUAWHS511 Maintain a high level of fitness for performance

 

Classical Stream – Elective Units 

CUADAN511 Refine ballet techniques

CUADAN512 Refine ballet performance skills

CUADAN514 Perform ballet solo variations

CUADAN515 Refine contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN518 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN519 Refine pointe work techniques

CUAPRF412 Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer

CUAMWB401 Develop and Implement own self-care plan in the creative industries

CUAWHS412 Participate in gym and resistance training for performances

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

 

 

Musical Theatre Steam – Elective Units

CUADAN511 Refine ballet techniques

CUADAN512 Refine ballet performance skills

CUADAN515 Refine contemporary dance techniques

CUADAN518 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques

CUAPRF420 Develop on-camera performance skills

CUAWHS412 Participate in gym and resistance training for performances

CUAPRF511 Refine performance techniques

CUAMWB401 Develop and Implement own self-care plan in the creative industries

CUAMPF615 Develop advanced vocal techniques

HLTAID011 Provide first aid

 

All accredited courses with GWB Studios are delivered under an auspice arrangement with Australian Teachers of Dancing Limited RTO #31624

 

Contact Hours 

Approximately 20-25 hours per week with practical training hours taking place between 9am – 4:30pm

Monday-Thursday with exact hours and times dependent upon electives.

Weekly theory lesson for 2 hours [day and time TBA]

 

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 IV level. Minimum age of 16 years.

 

Auditions

Entry to this course is by application and self tape consisting of 1:30 choreography of classical/contemporary and 1:30 jazz/street dance.

Closing date for submissions: Friday 5 January, subject to availability.

 

Tuition 

The Diploma of Professional Dance [Elite Performance] is $14,990 + GST which is paid as $3,747.50 plus gst per term.

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, CEP, privates and solo vocal coaching).

A term-by-term payment plan can be arranged.