Tap Dancer Courses
A Tap Dancer performs choreographed routines during live and recorded entertainment productions. You may sometimes be required to come up with your own routines and will be required to spend a lot of time rehearsing for your performance. Tap Dancers usually perform as part of a larger dance ensemble but might also do solo routines.
Tap Dancers work irregular hours and need to attend multiple auditions in order to secure performance roles. You’ll need to keep yourself fit and healthy and be available to rehearse and perform when required. Tap Dancers need to be very talented in their genre and be able to work as part of a performance team. It’s important that you are dedicated to your roles and work on your performance during your own time.
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Popular Tap Dancer Courses
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Tap Dancer.
CUA40120
On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer
Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer
Dance Teacher
Choreographer
The CUA40120 Certificate IV In Dance is for experienced dancers who want hone their performance skills or become dance teachers and choreographers. Over 12-18 months of study you’ll be building your physical condition and confidence as an artist, while working alongside a dance teacher in your preferred genre (jazz, street dance, ballet, tap, cultural dance and other contemporary styles).
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA30120
Online, On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer
Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer
Become a dance professional with the CUA30120 Certificate III in Dance. This nationally recognised qualification covers a range of dance styles (ballet, jazz, rhythm, contemporary) and will develop your audition, improvisation, partnering and performance techniques. The course also helps you condition your body for dance performance, plus improve your overall level of fitness.
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Average duration: 12 months.
CUA50220
On Campus
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Possible job outcomes:
Actor
Theatre Performer
Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer
Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer
Singer
Take your love of live theatre, acting, and dance to a professional level with the CUA50220 Diploma of Musical Theatre. This nationally recognised qualification improves your technique in jazz and contemporary dance, singing and vocals, acting, hair and makeup. The course also covers performance fitness, strength, and nutrition.
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Average duration: 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Tap Dancer earn?
In Australia, a full time Tap Dancer generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Tap Dancer?
There are a small number of people working in this industry but the employment rate has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 1,000 people in this job role in Australia. Tap Dancers generally find work in larger cities where productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Tap Dancer?
An Advanced Diploma of Art (Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance) is an ideal qualification if you plan to start a career as a professional Tap Dancer. This course will help you develop your performance skills in a live theatre environment. You could also enrol in a Diploma of Musical Theatre or a Certificate III or IV in Dance.
Job Pathways
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