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Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance)

CUA60120
Education & trainingAdvanced DiplomaNationally recognised
Level 6AQF level
18Units to complete
18 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
13Training providers
Oct 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (CUA60120, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Advanced Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Ballet DancerProfessional Dancer
Industries
Dance
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for CUA60120 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 18 units: 4 core plus 14 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBWHS512Contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety
CUABRT502Manage and operate technical requirements for virtual and hybrid events
CUACHR511Create and perform complex dance pieces
CUACHR611Create choreography for stage and screen
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements
CUADAN517Refine dance partnering techniques
CUADAN518Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN519Refine pointe work techniques
CUADAN531Refine dance techniques
CUADAN613Extend ballet techniques to a professional level
CUADAN614Extend ballet performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN615Perform pas de deux at a professional level
CUADAN616Extend pointe work techniques to a professional level
CUADAN617Extend dance techniques to a professional level
CUADAN618Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN619Extend cultural dance performance skills to a professional level
CUADAN621Perform virtuoso contemporary dance techniques
CUADAN631Perform dance repertoire at a professional level
CUADES523Design virtual and hybrid events
CUADTM431Design and conduct dance learning program
CUAFIM511Source funding for projects
CUAIND611Work professionally in the creative arts industry
CUAMPF612Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
CUAMUP511Apply theatrical make-up and hairstyles
CUAPRF511Refine performance techniques
CUAPRF513Prepare for and perform in competitive environments
CUARES501Refine conceptual understanding of dance
CUARES503Analyse cultural history and theory
CUARES601Research and apply concepts of live performance practice
CUAWHS406Interact appropriately with children in performing arts environments
CUAWHS511Maintain a high level of fitness for performance
CUAWHS611Apply advanced gym and weight training to dance
CUAWHS612Develop strategies for maintaining resilience in a competitive environment
CUAWRT501Write about dance
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the CUA60120 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

13 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MEMORIAL THEATRELTDBased in VIC · Registered since 1994→
Brent Street Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2009→
Dynamite Studios AcademyBased in QLD · Registered since 2012→
Empowerdance Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2011→
Ev & Bow Pty LimitedBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
Lee Academy Dance & Performing ArtsBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
National College of Dance Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2007→
Opec CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2025→
Queensland College of DanceBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Queensland National Ballet School Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→
Sydney Dance CompanyBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→
The Australian Ballet SchoolBased in VIC · Registered since 1994→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.