Dance General

  • Course Code - GTDAN
  • General Pathway

Estimated Cost: $130.00

Based on previous years pricing and subject to change. See Additional Cost Item Information Sheet for additional costs.

Course Outline

Semester 1 – Unit 3
Popular Culture

Students will focus on:

  • Dance language 
  • Practical and theoretical dance lessons
  • Safe dance, Physical skills and Coordination
  • Technique for styles of dance
  • Performance qualities
  • Functions of dance in society
  • Genre-specific technique including the following possible styles: contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, ballroom and cultural dance

Semester 2 – Unit 4
Australian Dance

Students will focus on:

  • Range of functions of dance in Australia
  • Genre-specific technique including the following possible styles: contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, ballroom and cultural dance
  • Design concepts and technologies
  • Group performance for concert
  • Australian dance companies and choreographer.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

No dance experience needed

Further Study

Dance training at private dance schools
Certificate in Dance
Certificate in Dance Teaching

Acknowledgement of Country
Mindarie Senior College acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of the Wadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We recognise and respect the connection to the land, sky and seas of this area. We recognise and respect the continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.