Dancing

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

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

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

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

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

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
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in dancing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC50221

Diploma of School Age Education and Care
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Centre Manager Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Childcare Assistant
School Administration Officer Home Tutor Dance Teacher Education Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Childcare Centre Manager Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Childcare Assistant School Administration Officer Home Tutor Dance Teacher Education Officer + 4 more
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching
Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Sport and Recreation Officer Community Coach Dance Teacher Assistant
CUA51120

Diploma of Visual Arts
Blended, On Campus
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Sculptor
Art Studio Assistant Illustrator Design Assistant Brand Designer Wedding Photographer Dance Teacher Assistant Colour Consultant Art Gallery Assistant Textile Designer Art Consultant Games Animator Technical Artist Set Designer Fine Artist Ceramic Artist
+ 15 more
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$18,050 - $33,990
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Tap Dancer Singer
Drama Tutor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Theatre Performer Tap Dancer Singer Drama Tutor + 1 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
+ 1 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 + 1 more
CUA40120

Certificate IV In Dance
On Campus
6 - 24 months
$9,900 - $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.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer
Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Dance Teacher Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser Dance Teacher Assistant + 5 more
CUA51520

Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)
On Campus
1 year
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Professional Dancer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Professional Dancer
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

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

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
CUA40320

Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $5,000
  • Completed Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or above or evidence of competence in at least one dance style through an audition or equivalent proof
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
  • Completed Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or above or evidence of competence in at least one dance style through an audition or equivalent proof
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
10906NAT

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)
On Campus
30 months
$55,370
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach
Performer Voice Actor Performance Artist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach Performer Voice Actor Performance Artist + 3 more

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
On Campus
3 years
$49,879
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Dance Instructor Ballet Dancer Entertainer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aboriginal Dance Instructor Ballet Dancer Entertainer

Bachelor of Music Industry (Composition)
On Campus
3 years
$62,065
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entertainer Film Score Composer Jazz Musician
Accompanist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Entertainer Film Score Composer Jazz Musician Accompanist + 1 more
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