Develop skills and knowledge in teaching, safe dance and professional practice.
We know that great teachers, and dance, change lives. As dance becomes embedded in the National Curriculum, dance teachers will be in demand. Be prepared and armed with the latest teaching strategies and skills to make you a 'must have' for many schools, clubs and organisations.
The Ausdance skill set for Teaching Dance comprises a set of units that together indicate a person’s ability to teach dance in a knowledgeable, safe and professional way and which satisfies the profession’s high standards.
The training program is part of a 5-year strategy to provide the dance sector with base-level accredited dance teacher training for the many dancers and dance teachers working in social, community and recreational settings who do not currently aspire to attaining a University degree.
Since its inaugural delivery in 2010 the Ausdance skill set for Teaching Dance has given 68 students a kick-start to a lifetime of dance teacher learning. Over this time the skill set has been delivered in Melbourne (twice), Perth(twice), Adelaide (twice), Queensland and Canberra.
Testimonials
The way the week was constructed allowed the amazing people in the group to connect and shine. Fantastic! Wonderful, interactive, friendly, relaxed & individually tailored.
I definitely feel more confident in teaching dance safely and have got some good ideas. Prepared me on many levels—organisational, confidence and new techniques.
I enjoyed being the student not the teacher for a change. I have learnt so much and it has also helped me to develop the curriculum for next year... looks like I will have Year 9 and Year 10 Dance! So excited!
Thank you so much for giving me the resources, confidence and enthusiasm to get this up and running! I am so excited about writing the courses and implementing all of the amazing activities, knowledge and skills I gained from the skill set.
The discussions were always valuable and diverse. The practical elements were also useful as they provided great ideas."
The skill set training has developed my skills for working with beginners and very young people. I am now teaching 3 year olds, which I would never have had the confidence or skills to do before.
Schedule of delivery
The skill set is run by each state or Territory branch of the Ausdance network.
Queensland: 9 – 12 April, 5 & 6 May, 9 &10 June. This course is being delivered as an 8-day intensive plus home study.
South Australia: This course is currently being delivered over 10 Sundays from 25 March until July.
Victoria: Block 1 – Monday 2 July to Friday 6 July; Block 2 – Sunday 15, 22 & 29 July and Sunday 2 September.
Contact your Ausdance to enrol for the next course.
Skill set units
The skill set contains four units of competency, selected from the Community Recreation Industry Training Package SRC04, a nationally endorsed training package.
SRCDAN001A Utilise effective teaching methods in a community, social and/or recreational dance context. This Unit will help you to:
- understand educational frameworks and settings
- learn about teaching methods and styles
- learn to write lesson and unit plans
SRCDAN002A Maintain safe dance practice when teaching in a community, social and/or recreational dance context. This Unit will include:
- anatomy and alignment
- physical and mental development
- safe dance practice
- First Aid
RCDAN003A Maintain professional practice when teaching in a community, social or recreational dance context. This Unit will include:
- managing confidential information
- providing feedback
- managing conflict
- developing promotional material
SRCCRO007B Operate in accordance with accepted instructional practices, styles, legal and ethical responsibilities. This Unit will examine the:
- Australian Code of Ethics for teaching dance.
- Statutory and legal requirements
- Working with Children check (Vic)
Prerequisites
The Ausdance skill set is intended for:
- graduates of full-time dance or physical theatre courses
- registered teachers wanting to gain recognised professional learning in their field or to expand their teaching portfolio
- independent practising artists working for organisations to present dance to students
- freelance dance artists working in schools, community, social and recreational contexts or dance studios
Applicants must have effective language, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must have First Aid Level 2 Certificate (current).
Assessment
The skill set focuses on practical skills (i.e. competencies). It covers theory (eg. anatomy and first aid) and practical activities (eg. practical assignments and presenting elements of a lesson.)
Recognition of current competencies
Ausdance recognises AQF (Australian Qualification Framework) Certificates and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If you have gained skills from previous studies or industry experience you may be able to gain exemptions through the Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) process. A fee applies.
Duration
Total study time is 90 hours, with 70 hours face-to-face training within a group context. There will be some home study and assessment tasks.
Further study links & pathways
Completion of the Ausdance skill set for teaching dance will provide you with credits towards the SCR30206 Certificate III in Community Recreation. Successful participants be prepared for teaching in social, recreational and community settings, and also in schools (but in a supervised capacity only).
Those who successfully complete the skill set will receive a Statement of Attainment which is nationally recognised.