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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)

Study Dance at Flinders

Leap into a professional dance career.

Offered in collaboration with TAFE SA* through Adelaide College of the Arts, this degree will equip you with elite professional dance skills and theoretical knowledge. You will cover areas such as dance technique, devised movement practices, dance project realisation, choreography and stage performance, and emerge with all the makings of a successful professional dancer.

This degree is the only one of its kind in South Australia and has an exciting partnership with the Australian Dance Theatre.

* TAFE SA RTO Code: 41026

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Prerequisites

Audition/interview or portfolio.

Assumed knowledge

None

Minimum selection rank

60.00

Guaranteed selection rank

N/A

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224691

Delivery mode
In person:
  • – Adelaide CBD
  • – City (some topics)
Online: No
Duration

3 years full-time

Annual indicative fee
  • 2024: $10,800
Fees for each component are charged separately by each institution.
Start dates
  • – March
  • – July

Additional entry requirements

Student and ATAR profile

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Additional entry requirements

Student and ATAR profile

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Apply via SATAC

224691 (Adelaide CBD)

Core topics are taught in the Adelaide CBD at the Adelaide College of Arts, TAFE SA Adelaide city campus and Flinders city campus with some electives offered online or at Bedford Park. View the Study Program for more information.

Why study Dance at Flinders

  • Dedicate extensive hours to practical training as well as covering academic topics
  • Participate in either a vocational secondment in a dance company, industry project or associated work environment
  • Engage in the professional contemporary performance arena and build your confidence across all levels
  • Work as a conceptual artist by specialising in topics on group performance, auto-performance and choreography
  • Develop close and integral ties with industry professionals to set up career pathways

Your career

Flinders graduates include award-winning actors, animators, directors, cinematographers, editors, producers and writers. Your diverse range of skills and portfolio of creative achievements will make you attractive to a wide range of employers in the arts and communication industries internationally.

Potential occupations include:

  • professional dancer
  • performing arts teacher
  • cabaret artist
  • community dance artist
  • private dance teacher.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:
  • Introduction to technique classes in both ballet and contemporary dance, and theory classes in anatomy, kinesiology and music. 
  • Help to develop a broader understanding of movement in dance contexts. 
  • An innovation and creative thinking core topic.

Second year

A typical second year may include:
  • Continued studio work to build stronger skills in classical and contemporary technique, as well as conditioning, choreography and repertoire. 
  • Developing your understanding of dance genres and epochs, and investigate performance theories.

Third year

A typical third year may include:
  • Further study into the theory of performance and the theatre
  • Enhancing your technique and performance skills, including through a placement or internship. 
  • A showcase of student work in the graduate dance performance.

View study program

Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

  • Undertake a placement or internship.
  • Experience extensive practical training on dance technique, movement practice, project realisation, choreography and stage performance.
  • Work directly with industry professionals and develop important ties and contacts.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer 98.10 99.95
Median rank to receive an offer 77.63 82.13
Lowest rank to receive an offer 51.20 60.05

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024) Number of students Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) 58 23%
Vocational education and training (VET) study 28 11%
Work and life experience 23 9%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) 94 38%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) <5 <5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) 36 15%
International Students <5 <5
All students 247 100%

Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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"

Deciding where to study when you leave secondary schooling is always an important decision...The Flinders University program at Adelaide College of the Arts not only offered variance, experimentation and open collaboration but so much more. Dancing at Flinders University has given me widespread knowledge of contemporary dance, the opportunities to train and create alongside industry professionals, lecturers and teachers from the profession that are passionately involved in our growth and development and most importantly, the constant opportunity to perform. 

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Alix Kuijpers Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)

How to apply

1

Choose your preferred course.

2

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

3

Consider the admission pathways available to you.

4

Choose other courses to include in your preferences.

5

Visit SATAC and submit your application.

Apply via SATAC

224691 (Adelaide CBD)

Applicants must also attend an audition once a complete application is submitted through SATAC for this course. You will be sent information by TAFE SA to the contact details in your SATAC application with information about the audition.

Download additional application requirements

Download TAFESA Adelaide College of Arts Dance Auditions Flyer

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous Higher Education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through Adult Entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course). For applicants using their SACE (Year 12) results (or equivalent), entry is subject to achieving a minimum selection rank of 60.

Applicants who do not meet the University’s minimum entry requirements may still be considered for admission subject to meeting certain conditions. Applicants will start in the TAFE component and upon completing the equivalent of a Certificate III/Diploma (for example) will have their University offer confirmed.

Explore our pathways

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list is the Bachelor of Arts.

How to apply

1

Select your course.

2

Check the entry requirements.

3
5

Obtain certified documents.

6

Submit your application and documents.

View further details

Applicants are required to audition and provide a positive physical fitness examination report from a recognised physiotherapist and a doctor’s certificate prior to an audition being offered. The Audition Panel, comprising lecturing staff of the Adelaide College of the Arts and Flinders University and a physiotherapist will assess and score each student. This score will form part of the non-academic criteria for admission at both TAFE SA and Flinders University.

Students will be concurrently enrolled in the Certificate IV in Dance (CUA40113) and the Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) (CUA60113). 

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Find out more

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice. 

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The audition process

Find out what is involved in the audition process for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance), how to prepare and what alternative pathways you have should you not get into the degree the first time around.

Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form.

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