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Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
This qualification prepares you to teach dance, most often in a private studio, and to run the classes you teach.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a love of dance and moving to music
- patience when teaching beginners
- good communication skills with students
- an interest in keeping students safe and well
Before you start
Individuals must complete an audition or provide another form of evidence which demonstrates their competence in at least one dance style equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 4 or above.
Certificate IV or related qualifications?
No related qualifications at other levels are listed, so there is no comparison to make here.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs this course can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Choreographer
Choreographers create the movement in a production and teach it to the dancers who perform it.
Median pay$65,000 (estimate)
Dance Teacher
Dance teachers teach technique, choreography and performance skills to students of all ages, from first ballet classes through to exam and competition work.
Median pay$54,600 (estimate)
If you study further
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
- Website for Brent Street Pty Ltd (opens in a new tab)
Brent Street Pty Ltd
Brent Street, NSW
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What you’ll learn
14 units: 7 that everyone takes and 7 you choose.
- Planning dance lessons
- Teaching basic technique
- Safe dance practice
- Choreographing short pieces
- Child wellbeing in performing arts
- First aid
See all 7 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It prepares you to teach dance, often in a private studio, and to run the classes you teach. You learn to plan lessons, break down technique for beginners, keep students safe, and handle the management side. Roles may include dance fitness instructor or dance teacher. You may provide leadership and guidance to others.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
You must complete an audition or provide other evidence showing competence in at least one dance style equivalent to AQF level 4 or above. You do not need prior teaching experience. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from related qualifications?
No related qualifications at other levels are listed, so there is no comparison to make here.