Dancing

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Dance Teacher Assistant

A Dance Teacher Assistant aids in teaching dance to students, refining skills, learning choreography, and providing support, requiring fitness and passion for dance.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Performer

A Performer entertains audiences through singing, acting, dancing, or playing instruments, often requiring talent, rehearsal, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Ballet Dancer

A Ballet Dancer performs in productions, rehearsing extensively, auditioning for roles, and collaborating with teams while maintaining fitness.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Contemporary Dancer

Contemporary Dancers perform in various productions, requiring talent, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to fitness and rehearsals.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Jazz Dancer

A Jazz Dancer performs in musical theatre, memorising choreography and routines, often rehearsing extensively and auditioning for roles.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Beginner

Tap Dancer

Tap Dancers perform choreographed routines, often in ensembles, requiring dedication, fitness, and attendance at auditions and rehearsals.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Dance Teacher

A Dance Teacher instructs students in dance techniques, prepares them for performances, and provides feedback, requiring skill, passion, and patience.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Advanced

Choreographer

A Choreographer creates dance routines for performances, communicates effectively with dancers, and may specialise in various dance styles.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Advanced

Entertainer

An Entertainer engages audiences through performances like music and dance, preparing shows, promoting their work, and collaborating with others.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Professional Dancer

A Professional Dancer performs solo or group routines, creates or follows choreography, rehearses extensively, and works irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in dancing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Dance Practice
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Professional Dancer Choreographer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Professional Dancer Choreographer

Bachelor of Dance Education
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Physical Education Teacher PDHPE Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Physical Education Teacher PDHPE Teacher
CUA20120

Certificate II in Dance
On Campus, Online
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$14,000 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Singer Drama Tutor
Choreographer Contemporary Dancer Entertainer Performer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Singer Drama Tutor Choreographer Contemporary Dancer Entertainer Performer + 4 more
CUA30120

Certificate III in Dance
On Campus, Online
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,450
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Performer
+ 4 more
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Performer + 4 more
CUA40120

Certificate IV In Dance
On Campus
6 - 24 months
$4,000 - $12,127
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer + 3 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer
Production Assistant Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Dance Teacher Assistant Community Organiser + 3 more
CUA51520

Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
On Campus
1 - 2 years
$14,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Professional Dancer
Performer Dance Teacher Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Professional Dancer Performer Dance Teacher Choreographer + 3 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Disc Jockey
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music
Blended, On Campus
3 - 24 months
$0 - $7,093
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey Session Musician
Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Disc Jockey Session Musician Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor + 3 more
CUA50820

Diploma of Music (Performance)
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $19,864
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician
Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician Performer Music Teacher Music Tutor Music Composer Music Producer Event Coordinator + 6 more
CUA30920

Certificate III in Music (Performance)
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,069
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician
Performer Music Tutor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Piano Accompanist Session Musician Performer Music Tutor + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist
Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer + 3 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Vocational Education Trainer
English Tutor Dance Teacher Science Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Philosophy Teacher Physics Teacher STEM Teacher Biology Teacher Italian Teacher Athletic Director Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher
+ 13 more
11036NAT

Certificate III in Vocational and Study Pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People
Blended
3 months
$7,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Family Support Worker
Office Assistant Receptionist Construction Labourer Performer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Family Support Worker Office Assistant Receptionist Construction Labourer Performer + 4 more

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer
Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian Film Score Composer Musicologist Music Librarian
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian Film Score Composer Musicologist Music Librarian + 7 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts
On Campus
3 years
$35,379 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Writer Entertainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Art Director Writer Entertainer

Bachelor of Performing Arts
On Campus
3 years
$26,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer
Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Drama Teacher Performance Artist Opera Singer Vocal Coach Screen Actor Casting Agent Casting Director Voice Actor
+ 12 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Drama Teacher Performance Artist Opera Singer Vocal Coach Screen Actor Casting Agent Casting Director Voice Actor + 12 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Casting Director Theatre Performer
Voice Actor Entertainer Acting Coach Drama Tutor Screen Actor Casting Agent
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Casting Director Theatre Performer Voice Actor Entertainer Acting Coach Drama Tutor Screen Actor Casting Agent + 6 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer
Ballet Dancer Entertainer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Ballet Dancer Entertainer + 2 more
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