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The program provides students with dance technique, performance skills and industry knowledge.

Students will learn to work with others, follow direction, self-motivate, adapt quickly to changes, and gain self-confidence.

The training will include classes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, minimal theory and a performance at the end of each term. The skills learned can be related to everyday fitness and co-ordination, further training in dance and performance and appreciation of the performing arts.

Graduates have gone on to become:
Performers (Dancers, Singers & Actors) Choreographers
Directors Teachers Dance Studio Owners

WHY STUDY DANCE? WHERE CAN IT LEAD YOU?

Further Dance Training at Dance Factory:   Certificate III in Dance
                                                                               Certificate IV in Dance
                                                                               Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management
                                                                               Diploma of Dance
                                                                               Diploma of Dance Teaching & Management
                                                                               Diploma of Musical Theatre

Further studies at University:                        Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
                                                                              Bachelor of Creative Arts ( Dance)
                                                                              Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) (Dance)
                                                                              Credit for University Entry into other courses

Career Pathways with additional training and experience: 
                                                                            Performer; cruise ships, theatre, theme parks
                                                                            Teacher; pre-school, primary school, secondary school, own dance school
                                                                            Choreographer
                                                                            Dance Therapist
                                                                            Dance nutritionist
                                                                            Dance physiotherapist
                                                                            Backstage; lighting, set design, costume, stage management

VET DANCE
CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance
with selected units from CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance

DANCE PROGRAM
• Units 1 + 2 first year of study
• Units 3 + 4 second year of study
• Rehearsals and performances in studios and on the stage with a performance at the end of each term

This program provides students with dance technique, performance skills and industry knowledge. Students will learn to work with others, follow direction, self-motivate, adapt quickly to changes, and gain self-confidence.
The training will include classes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, minimal theory and a performance at the end of each term. The skills learnt can be related to everyday fitness and co-ordination, further training in dance and performance and appreciation of the performing arts.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no pre-requisites to enrol in VET Dance. Previous dance experience is an advantage but not necessary. Due to the physical nature of the course, physical fitness is an important consideration.
Students can commence in Years 10 or 11. Students must complete Units 1 & 2 before commencing 3 & 4 to receive the Certificate. Year 12 students commencing in Units 3 & 4 will receive a Statement of Attainment for units completed.

On successful completion of this program the student will receive:
Credit towards VCE: students will be eligible for up to six units credit towards VCE, 4 units at Unit 1 / 2 level, plus a Units 3 / 4 sequence. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 / 4 sequence in the VCE VET Dance Program must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study. Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.

Credit towards VCAL: this program contributes to the Industry Specific Skills Strand of VCAL and may also contribute to the Work Related Skills Strand for VCAL

Qualification  A nationally recognised qualification – CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance
Duration          2 years part time 4 hours per week

Time                  Wednesdays 1.30pm – 5.30pm or Saturdays 10am – 2pm (students do one or the other, not both)

CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance

Year 12 students that have already completed VET Dance/ CUA20120 Certificate II in Dance can do one further year of study to complete their CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance.

Develop own dance skills, technique & performance with minimal theory.

Classes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary & Performance

Units completed are under Block Credit Recognition (BCR) and may be eligible for credit towards the VCE.

Certificate III comprises 13 units – 6 already completed with VET Dance/ Certificate II, 5 compulsory, 2 elective

See our VET Dance class schedules below:

TEACHING FACULTY

Our teachers are all experienced, professional performing arts practitioners. All possess not only a passion for teaching but highly respected professional careers. The teaching faculty is regularly supplemented with guest teachers, all who arecurrently working in the forefront of the Arts industry.

Mark Laguerre – Artistic Director & Senior teacher
worked throughout Australia as an actor, singer & dancer in theatre & television. Artistic & Dance Director for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular for 15 years. Teaches Performance, Theory, Drama & Singing at Dance Factory. TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Bachelor of Education

Vicki Lee – Administrative Director & Senior teacher
worked as a dancer performing on television & in cabaret shows and has been with Dance Factory since it’s inception. Choreographic credits include cabaret shows for Asia & various conventions. Teaches Jazz, Teaching Studies & Choreography at Dance Factory. and is a DFTA teacher & examiner. TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Diploma of Arts (Dance and Performance).

Paula Williams—Senior Teacher
Dance Factory junior school student and Diploma graduate. DFTA teacher & examiner. Paula has appeared in Blue Heelers, Full Frontal, Wog Boy, Neighbours and Universal Studios in Japan. Credits include Menopause the Musical, Thomas the Tank Engine, Hunchbax and Witches and Britches.

Emmanuel Carella – Senior Teacher
Dance Factory Diploma graduate and Scholarship student. Dancer and choreographer credits include; X Factor 10 network, Wog Boy, Boytown, West Side Story, Starstruck – Nine Network, Rove Live and Caribbean Cruises. Accomplished singer – support act for Christina Aguilera’s Australian Tour. Released self-titled album “Emmanuel”.

Mark Cipollone – Senior Teacher
Dance Factory Diploma graduate. He has appeared in Carla Cametti PD Mini Series, performed at Tokyo Disneyland and toured Australia and Abu Dhabi with Hello Musicland. Mark’s recent credits include performing on Norwegian Cruise lines and touring Australia with Hairy Maclary.

Cloee Legrand – Senior Teacher
Dance Factory Certificate IV in Dance Teaching & Management & Diploma graduate. Performance credits include performing as a back up dancer for various singers, weddings, festivals & corporate events. At Dance Factory, Cloee is also in charge of rehearsals, costuming and staging our end of term performances.

Laura Spangher – Teacher       Dance Factory graduate of Certificate IV in Dance Teaching, Diploma of Professional Dance and Diploma of Musical Theatre.

Roxane Soyard – Teacher         Dance Factory graduate of Certificate IV in Dance Teaching, Diploma of Professional Dance and Diploma of Musical Theatre.

All major Australian productions of recent years have been a showcase for the talents of DANCE FACTORY students:

Cats, Les Miserable, High School Musical, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Sweet Charity, Miss Saigon, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, West Side Story, Chicago, Smokey Joes Café, Joseph, Beauty & the Beast, Dancin’ Man, Mary Poppins, A Chorus Line, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Saturday Night Fever, Disneyland, Cruise Ships, Universal Studios, Matilda