Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Highlights Designed for future dance professionals who aspire to careers in dance teaching, choreography, research and academia, community arts practice, dance medicine and science, and arts management. Develop core techniques in contemporary dance and experience in a broad of genres. Connect with lively professional networks in Australia and globally. Taught…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Designed for future dance professionals who aspire to careers in dance teaching, choreography, research and academia, community arts practice, dance medicine and science, and arts management.
- Develop core techniques in contemporary dance and experience in a broad of genres.
- Connect with lively professional networks in Australia and globally.
- Taught by internationally-recognised staff and visiting specialists.
- Start online unavailable. This course is only available to you if you can attend classes on campus. It is not possible to start this course online.
From your first year you will learn the fundamentals of choreography, dance history and dance analysis as well as collaborate in the creation and presentation of student work. You’ll also begin to explore all the creative career options on offer for you.
Your studies will then progress to understanding advanced choreographic practice, composition and where appropriate, the application of these in a range of contexts, as well as introducing studies from your other areas of interest you have chosen.
In your third and final year you’ll tailor your course to transition towards your future career by choosing to work on real industry projects, work integrated learning or undertake study tours.
Why choose this course?
Through this three-year degree, you’ll build on your passion for dance while future proofing your career by diversifying your interests to open up a wide range of career opportunities.
If your passion is for creating dance or following a love for choreography or production then combining your studies with areas such as screen studies, drama, music or entertainment will expand your skill set and versatility.
If you want to become a creative producer, company manager, arts manager or even dance journalist this course is for you. It will allow you to ground your passion for dance while also nurturing these other interests and future proofing your career in a changing world.
If you’re interested in teaching dance this degree will allow you to share your passion with others by laying the foundation for a teaching career. You’ll learn the core techniques of genres and dance styles including contemporary dance, hip hop, ballet, that can be applied to studio teaching, while additional studies can also allow you to teach in schools in Australia and beyond.
- Teaching dance with placements available in many secondary schools and dance academies across Brisbane.
- Dance performance with placements in companies and studios including Queensland Ballet, Australian Dance Performance Institute, Westside Performers, National Conservatoire Ballet Company and Promenade Dance Studio.
- Performance arts and musical theatre with the Australian Dance Performance Institute, Brisbane Immersive Ensemble or Jam Performing Arts.
- Wellbeing, yoga or heath with Grounded Koh Tao Wellbeing Centre, Active Arts Australia or RIPE Dance.
- Dance promotion and administration with organisations like Ausdance National.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the dance major often move into careers as dance teachers in schools (with an appropriate teaching qualification), private studios, universities and professional dance company education programs. Graduates also work as dance researchers and academics, community engagement officers for dance companies, dance journalists, festival and community project directors and producers, independent dance practitioners, private dance studio owners, community dance artists, arts administrators, and dance health professionals (with further specialised training).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
