A chance to combine your love of dance with your school studies in Years 10, 11 & 12!
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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.
Students must completes Units 1 & 2 before commencing 3 & 4.
On successful completion of this program the student will receive:
Credit towards VCE: students will be eligible for up to five units credit towards VCE, 3 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 must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of gaining a study score. The study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.
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
Further studies Possibly gain credit for University Entry.
Duration 2 years part time 4 hours per week
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 below for our VET Dance class schedules and make it work for you! We have the option for students to take classes on Wednesday OR Saturday to help suit your schedule!
WEDNESDAY
DAY | TIME | CLASS |
---|---|---|
WEDNESDAY | 1.45 - 2PM | WARM UP |
WEDNESDAY | 2 - 3PM | JAZZ PERFORMANCE |
WEDNESDAY | 3 - 4PM | HIP HOP PERFORMANCE |
WEDNESDAY | 4 - 4.45PM | TECHNIQUE |
WEDNESDAY | 4.45 - 6PM | THEORY |
MORE ABOUT VET DANCE!
ENTRY TO VET DANCE
There are no pre-requisites but due to the physical nature of the course, physical ability is an important consideration. Previous dance experience would be beneficial. Access to the course is not limited on the basis of gender, social or educational background.
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
DANCE PROGRAM
- Units 1 + 2 first year of study
- Units 3 + 4 second year of study (complete Certificate II in Dance)
- Third year of study (complete Certificate III in Dance)
- Rehearsals and performances in studios and on the stage.
- Performance at the end of each term.
STAFF
Mark Laguerre – Artistic Director; worked throughout Australia as an actor, singer & dancer in theatre & television. Was the Artistic & Dance Director for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular for 15 years. Now also teaches Drama & Singing at Dance Factory. TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Bachelor of Education
Vicki Lee – Administrative Director & Student Co-ordinator; worked as a dancer performing on television & in cabaret shows. Choreographic credits include cabaret shows for Asia & various conventions. Currently teaches jazz & tap and is a DFTA teacher & examiner. TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Diploma of Arts (Dance and Performance).
TEACHERS:
Emmanuel Carella
Paula Williams
Mark Laguerre
Sophie Wright
Cloee Legrand
Mark Cipollone
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