CUA40320
Certificate IV
in Dance Teaching and Management
Delivered in partnership with Dance Training Organisation (DTO) RTO 45789
Course Information
Suitable for: ages 17+
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Pre-requisites: 5+ years of dance experience and teaching or assistant teaching 2 classes a week
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Study Duration: 1-2 years part-time
This course is designed to be studied alongside the Cecchetti Associate Diploma Part 1 and Part 2 courses over a 2-year period, but can also be studied as a stand-alone course part-time over 1-2 years.
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Aims: To develop skills in dance teaching practice, including program planning, class delivery, Safe Dance practice, injury prevention and management, classroom management, age-appropriate training, style-specific teaching choreography, and event management. To develop an understanding of current issues in the Dance teaching industry. To develop leadership and management skills in Dance education.
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Ideal for people with at least 5 years’ Ballet training wanting to pursue a career in Dance teaching, or management of dance programs, with a focus on Classical Ballet.
Course Delivery
Students study 14 units, including 7 core units and a minimum of 7 elective units.
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ONLINE AND IN PERSON
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Tutorials are delivered in person and via an online video platform.
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In-person practical coaching sessions with your home studio teacher-mentor.
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In-person or virtual workshops, master classes and seminars.
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Self-paced independent study.
Committment
Approximately 6 hours per week as follows:
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Coursework
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Teaching practice (2 classes per week)
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Independent study (2-3 hours per week)
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Support of a Cecchetti trainer
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Online Forums (optional)
Fees
(GST inclusive)
Full Course Fee is $4,500.00 AUD, payable as follows:
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Course deposit: $500 AUD, payable prior to the commencement of the course.
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4 instalments of $1,000 AUD every 6 months, final instalment due no later than commencement of the final unit
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Single unit fee: $350 AUD
If enrolling in the full course at a later date, the amount already paid for single units will be deducted from the total course fee
Recognition of Prior Learning fee:
Application fee $50 AUD
Processing fee $120-$150 per unit
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE
2026
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$4,000.00 AUD
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Course deposit: $500 AUD, payable prior to the commencement of the course.
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4 instalments of $875 AUD every 6 months, final instalment due no later than commencement of the final unit
Note: Discount is applicable to students who enrol in the full course in 2026.