Dancing

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Professional Dancer

A Professional Dancer performs solo or group routines, creates or follows choreography, rehearses extensively, and works irregular hours.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Unknown

Dance Teacher

A Dance Teacher instructs students in dance techniques, prepares them for performances, and provides feedback, requiring skill, passion, and patience.

Avg yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown

Choreographer

A Choreographer creates dance routines for performances, communicates effectively with dancers, and may specialise in various dance styles.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Ballet Dancer

A Ballet Dancer performs in productions, rehearsing extensively, auditioning for roles, and collaborating with teams while maintaining fitness.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Contemporary Dancer

Contemporary Dancers perform in various productions, requiring talent, flexibility, teamwork, and commitment to fitness and rehearsals.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Jazz Dancer

A Jazz Dancer performs in musical theatre, memorising choreography and routines, often rehearsing extensively and auditioning for roles.

Avg yearly income $52,000
Skill level Unknown

Tap Dancer

Tap Dancers perform choreographed routines, often in ensembles, requiring dedication, fitness, and attendance at auditions and rehearsals.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown

Performer

A Performer entertains audiences through singing, acting, dancing, or playing instruments, often requiring talent, rehearsal, and flexibility.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in dancing

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA20120

Certificate II in Dance
On Campus, Online
7 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer
CUA50220

Diploma of Musical Theatre
On Campus
12 months
$18,050
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Ballet Dancer
Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Singer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Theatre Performer Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Singer + 4 more
CUA30120

Certificate III in Dance
On Campus, Online
10 - 24 months
$0 - $4,450
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer
+ 1 more
  • Completed Certificate II (AQF Level 2) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer + 1 more
CUA40120

Certificate IV In Dance
On Campus
6 - 24 months
$9,900 - $12,127
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer
Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • Completed Certificate III (AQF Level 3) or above in at least one dance style demonstrated through an audition or other evidence provided by individuals
Additional requirements may apply.
Ballet Dancer Contemporary Dancer Jazz Dancer Tap Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer + 3 more
CUA30220

Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events
Blended, On Campus
6 - 8 months
$0 - $3,875
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer
Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Contemporary Dancer Performer Theatre Performer Production Assistant Performing Arts Technician Community Organiser + 4 more
CUA20620

Certificate II in Music
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 12 months
$0 - $3,020
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Stage Technician
Disc Jockey
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Musician Performer Stage Technician Disc Jockey + 1 more

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $39,177
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist
Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Manager Stage Manager Performance Artist Theatre Manager Actor Choreographer + 3 more

Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $33,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer
Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Performer Music Conductor Music Composer Music Teacher Music Producer Musician Music Historian + 4 more

Bachelor of Performing Arts
On Campus
3 years
$26,844 - $26,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer
Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Music Composer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Choreographer Performer Playwright Singer Theatre Director Dramaturg Music Composer + 5 more

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $36,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer
Arts Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Costume Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Professional Dancer Dance Teacher Choreographer Arts Administrator Creative Entrepreneur Costume Designer + 3 more
CUA40320

Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • Completed Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or above or evidence of competence in at least one dance style through an audition or equivalent proof
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
  • Completed Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) or above or evidence of competence in at least one dance style through an audition or equivalent proof
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Choreographer
10906NAT

Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)
On Campus
30 months
$55,370
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach
Performer Voice Actor Screenwriter
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Actor Drama Teacher Acting Coach Performer Voice Actor Screenwriter + 3 more
CUA10120

Certificate I in Dance
Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
CUA30320

Certificate III In Assistant Dance Teaching
Online
10 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Dance Teacher Assistant
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