Bachelor of Arts (Dance)
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Mount Lawley, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
A challenging contemporary dance focused course where regular performance, intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of the program.
The pursuit of physical excellence is paired with the nurturing of creativity, laying the foundations for the performer, choreographer and/or independent practitioner. The course provides an insight into dance as an art form, and as a social and educative experience, offering additional skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis.
Sustainability in relation to professional career Pathways is emphasised through engagement with industry partners and exposure to diverse performance environments. Industry placement, short study tours and international exchange opportunities provide a local, national and international perspective.
Curriculum
Course Details
Creativity, performance excellence, intensive training and classroom practice are central to the philosophy of our Bachelor of Arts (Dance) course. An inclusive environment lays the foundations for the socially and politically aware performer, teacher, choreographer and/or independent practitioner. While studying, students are also able to flexibly nurture particular capabilities suited to teaching or further academic studies in dance. The course provides an insight into dance as an art form, and as a social and educative experience, offering additional skills in communication, critical thinking, research and analysis. Professionalism, sustainability and versatility are emphasised through engagement with industry partners and exposure to diverse performance environments. Industry placement, short study tours and international exchange opportunities provide a local, national and international perspective
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley