BA (Dance) in Mount Lawley Australia | Edith Cowan University

An intensive contemporary dance program centered on regular performances, rigorous training, and studio practice as core elements of its approach.
The development of technical mastery goes hand-in-hand with fostering artistic innovation, preparing students for careers as performers, choreographers, or independent artists. This program explores dance as both an artistic discipline and a social/educational medium, while building competencies in communication, analytical reasoning, and research methodologies.
Career sustainability is prioritized through collaborations with industry professionals and experiences across varied performance settings. Practical opportunities including internships, domestic study trips, and global exchange programs offer multi-level perspectives.

Program learning objectives
Utilize comprehensive theoretical and practical dance knowledge across professional and related contexts.
Employ critical thinking to evaluate and interpret complex dance concepts within performance and choreographic frameworks.
Adapt creative methodologies to evolving industry demands across diverse performance situations.
Leverage digital tools and discipline-specific literacies to gather, assess, and integrate information from various sources.
Effectively articulate artistic concepts that integrate multiple art forms, including partner work and improvisation across choreographic methods.
Demonstrate global perspectives and cultural awareness through teaching practices, including indigenous cultural understanding.
Exercise creative problem-solving and decision-making skills when realizing choreographic visions in both individual and collaborative professional environments.