VET Certificate II Dance

Offered at MLMC (Code: CUA20120)

May be included as a Scored Unit 3 & 4 Sequence for VCE pathway (& ATAR calculation)

The Certificate II in Dance is designed for students who are passionate about dance and want to develop their technical skills, performance abilities, and industry knowledge. This entry-level qualification provides a strong foundation in a variety of dance styles such as contemporary, jazz, street, and ballet, while also building core skills in safe dance practices, fitness, and performance preparation.

Students will engage in both practical classes and theory-based learning to explore the creative and physical aspects of dance. They will also develop teamwork, discipline, and confidence through rehearsals and live performance opportunities.

This course is ideal for those looking to begin a pathway into the performing arts industry or continue into further dance training at a higher level.

Recommendation/Prerequisites: 

• Students are recommended to have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of dance training leading into undertaking this course alongside a minimum of a weekly 1 hour dance tuition at a dance studio.
• Units 1 and 2 must be successfully completed prior to completing Units 3 and 4.

UNITS 1 & 2

• CUADAN211 - Develop basic dance techniques
• CUAPRF211 - Prepare for live performances
• CUAWHS111 - Follow safe dance practices
• CUAWHS211 - Develop a basic level of physical fitness for dance performance
• BSBTWK201 - Work effectively with others

Electives:

• CUADAN217 Perform basic tap techniques
• CUADAN218 Perform basic street dance techniques
• CUADAN213 - Perform basic jazz dance techniques
• CUADAN215 - Perform basic contemporary dance techniques
• CUADAN220 Perform basic lyrical dance techniques

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UNITS 3 & 4

• CUADAN212 - Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances
• CUAIND211 - Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge
• CUAPRF314 - Develop audition techniques
• CUAPRF317 - Develop performance techniques

Electives:

• CUADAN315 Increase depth of jazz dance techniques
• CUADAN318 Increase depth of contemporary dance techniques
• CUADAN319 Increase depth of street dance techniques
• CUADAN321 Increase depth of tap dance techniques
• CUADAN322 Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques

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‍Assessment:

Assessment for Units 1-4 will be a combination of practical components including workshops and performances, research tasks, portfolio of evidence, creating performance pieces, and performance examinations. 

Unit 3 and 4 contributions to end of year mark:

• 50% via 2 performance exams of 2 different styles of dance and
• 50% as school assessed coursework in a range of formats mentioned in assessments.

What credit will I receive toward my VCE or VCE VM?

To be eligible for a study score students must successfully achieve all units of competence designated as the Units 3 and 4 sequence and a solo performance examination in the end of year examination period. The study score will contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study. Students studying VCE VM VET Dance are required to successfully complete units of competency totaling at least 90 nominal hours. Each successful completion of 90 nominal hours will contribute one VCE VM credit towards satisfactory completion of the VCE VM.

PATHWAY

On successful completion of Units 1-4, students will be awarded with the Certificate II in Dance. Students may wish to continue with a higher education institute or private dance academy to complete a Diploma or Bachelor in Creative Arts.

‍RTO:

Dance Training Organisation RTO No. 45789