An intensive and challenging course where performance and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the program. The course provides an insight into dance as an art form, and a social and educative experience. It develops skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis, and demands that students be creatively productive in whatever area of interest they pursue. Provision is made for students with dance backgrounds other than ballet and contemporary, such as classical Indian dance, to audition and continue to study in their specialist dance style. Course Learning Outcomes Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse performance contexts to produce creative and innovative ideas in response to industry trends. Apply broad historical, philosophical, theoretical and practical discipline knowledge to a range of professional and associated dance-related contexts. Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving, and decision making when interpreting the intention of choreographic work for professional practice in both solo and collaborative settings. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning through self-reflection and application of feedback on individual project work in diverse settings. Incorporate techniques and teaching approaches to demonstrate a global outlook and communicate cross-cultural awareness, including indigenous cultural competence. Successfully communicate knowledge and ideas, which incorporate other art forms, including duo and improvisation within a range of choreographic styles and approaches. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex disciplinary knowledge within a choreographic and dance performance context. Use digital technologies and discipline related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources. Work Experience option Students have the opportunity to complete the Secondment and Industry Placement unit as part of this course. It is a professional practice unit consisting of choreography, rehearsal, and performance, which aids in both the training and assessment of students in the dance program. Employment opportunities This course encourages students to pursue individual goals as dance artists, choreographers, teachers or researchers. Possible future job titles Contemporary Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Teacher, Entertainer.