National College of Dance
Certificate IV in Dance
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Certificate IV trains dancers and develops skills leading to audition for a wide variety of national and international ballet or contemporary programs. The Certificate IV is an excellent lead-in towards further training in pre-professional dance programs, musical theatre productions, stage shows, pantomimes, fashion parades, TV shows, films and commercials.
A typical weekly schedule for Certificate IV students consists of classes in classical ballet, body conditioning and contemporary, plus classical and contemporary repertoire, choreography, jazz, pas de deux and solo work.
They also participate in fully choreographed classical ballet, contemporary and jazz groups. Theory subjects covering anatomy, nutrition, body conditioning, career planning and history are also included.
On completion of the program, graduates will develop expertise and technique in dance performance for classical ballet, contemporary dance, partnering, choreography, dance performance and jazz ballet.
Students receive numerous opportunities for performance throughout the year working with our in-house choreographers on solo and group performances. The opportunity for individualised, professional choreography is one of the enormous benefits of completing the Certificate IV through NCD.
Delivery mode
National College of Dance offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 151 Young Road, Lambton NSW, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Dance will prepare you for the following roles.
Ballet Dancer
A Ballet Dancer performs in productions either in an individual role or as part of a larger dance group. You’ll usually be following a choreographe...
Contemporary Dancer
A Contemporary Dancer takes on roles in musical and stage productions, film and television projects or other performances for an audience. You migh...
Jazz Dancer
A Jazz Dancer performs in musical theatre productions or other projects where experience in jazz performance is required. You’ll usually perform as...
Tap Dancer
A Tap Dancer performs choreographed routines during live and recorded entertainment productions. You may sometimes be required to come up with your...
Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and...
Choreographer
A Choreographer creates routines to be performed by dancers, actors and performers. You might be coordinating a scene for a live production or perf...
About National College of Dance
WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA’S LEADING DANCE PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTRE AND PREMIUM DANCE studio IN NEWCASTLE NSW
At the National College of Dance, we offer a vibrant and active space for dancers of all ages and levels of experience, to grow and flourish.
Specialising in a wide variety of dance, from ballet to contemporary, commercial and jazz, for all ages from tiny tots to adults, we believe in building a positive community of dancers by embracing excellence, nurturing talent and celebrating individuality.
National College of Dance’s teaching faculty of dedicated and passionate staff are highly experienced professionals who foster and mentor our students to great dance success. We implement proven training techniques to allow each student to nurture their individual strengths and challenge them to strive to the next level.
