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Contemporary Dancer Courses

A Contemporary Dancer takes on roles in musical and stage productions, film and television projects or other performances for an audience. You might be part of a larger dance ensemble, dance with a partner or you may have a solo performance role. Contemporary Dancers follow choreographed routines and spend a large part of their time rehearsing on their own or with fellow dancers.

Contemporary Dancers need to be highly talented to embark on a professional career. You’ll need to attend a lot of auditions and be flexible with your performance roles. Contemporary Dancers work irregular hours and need to keep themselves fit and healthy. It’s important that you can collaborate with other dancers and choreographers and work well in a team setting.

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Popular Contemporary Dancer Courses

There are 6 courses available for people who want to become a Contemporary Dancer. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Contemporary Dancer earn?

In Australia, a full time Contemporary Dancer generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

What are the job opportunities for a Contemporary Dancer?

Contemporary Dancers have enjoyed stable job growth in Australia in recent years. There are a small number of people in this industry though with 1,000 people currently in this job role. Contemporary Dancers generally find work in larger cities where productions are based.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

How do I become a Contemporary Dancer?

A Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) is a great qualification if you want a career as a Contemporary Dancer. You could also consider a Certificate III or IV in Dance or a Diploma of Musical Theatre. You could also enrol in an Advanced Diploma of Art (Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance), a Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events (Acting) or a Diploma of Professional Dance Performance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within dancing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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