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A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and you might help them learn choreography, perfect difficult moves or get them ready for a performance. You’ll usually work with a class of students but you might also offer individual instruction to some dancers.
Dance Teachers need to be highly skilled performers and be able to motivate their students. It’s important that you are passionate about dance and are able to provide feedback and encouragement as required. Dance Teachers need to be fit so they can demonstrate dance techniques and choreography. You’ll need to be patient and able to work with students who are experienced dancers or who are just beginning to learn to dance.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Dance Teacher.
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) nurtures dance artists who are both physically adept and culturally insightful. This course offers specialist education in contemporary dance practices, dance science and somatics, critical dance studies, choreography, and performance. It prepares students to meet the technical, kinaesthetic, and creative demands of a dance career. Students will develop a strong foundation in contemporary dance techniques and gain experience across various genres, equipping them with a diverse skill set for the professional dance world. .
Average duration: 3 years.
The CUA40120 Certificate IV In Dance is for experienced dancers who want hone their performance skills or become dance teachers and choreographers. Over 12-18 months of study you’ll be building your physical condition and confidence as an artist, while working alongside a dance teacher in your preferred genre (jazz, street dance, ballet, tap, cultural dance and other contemporary styles). Enquire now for the list entry requirements and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Dance Teacher generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 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.
The number of people working as a Dance Teacher has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 6,700 people working as a Dance Teacher in Australia, compared to 5,400 five years ago. Dance Teachers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate IV in Dance is a great qualification to get you started in a career as a Dance Teacher. This course will improve your own performance skills to allow you to teach others. You might choose to specialise in a particular genre such as jazz, street dance, ballet, tap, cultural dance or contemporary dance.
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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.
Dancing
Dance Teacher Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Performer
Ballet Dancer
$960 weekly pay
Choreographer
$1,050 weekly pay
Contemporary Dancer
Dance Teacher
Jazz Dancer
Professional Dancer
Tap Dancer
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