vce dance

The VCE Dance course at Reflections Academy of Dance is a fully accredited VCE subject recognised by the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority (VCAA). RAD is one of only a few dance schools in the South-Eastern suburb that offer VCE through a private provider. As Dance is a specialist elective, that many schools cannot offer, RAD believes that we have made this accessible to local students at an affordable price.

RAD currently have students from several local secondary schools undertaking the VCE course through our partnership.

Previous Partnerships:

Alkira Secondary College

Buckley Park College

Casey Grammar

Cranbourne Secondary College

Dandenong High

Elisabeth Murdoch College

Eumemmerring College

Frankston High

Hallam Senior College

Hillcrest Christian College

Kambraya Secondary College

Koo Wee Rup Secondary College

Lyndale Secondary College

Lyndhurst Secondary College

Mentone Girls Secondary College

Narre Warren P-12

Patterson River Secondary College

St. Francis Xavier College

St. Margaret's College

St. Peter's Christian College

Waverly Christian College

Wheelers Hill Secondary College

AIMS

This study enables students to:

- develop safe dance practice and physical skills to enable a secure, controlled, expressive movement vocabulary to emerge

- develop a safe and anatomically aware use of the body

- develop skills associated with a variety of approaches to dance-making and performance

- respond creatively and kinesthetically to ideas, emotions, observations and explorations of movement to communicate an expressive intention

- observe, experience and write about dance in an analytical, a critical and a reflective manner

- understand influences on their own dance works and those created by other choreographers

ENTRY

There are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1, 2 and 3. Students must undertake Unit 3 prior to undertaking Unit 4. Units 1 to 4 are designed to a standard equivalent to the final two years of secondary education. All VCE studies are benchmarked against comparable national and international curriculum.It is recommended that students have three to four years dance and/or movement experience prior to the commencement of VCE Dance. This experience might focus on a specific dance style or could involve development of a personal movement vocabulary.

STRUCTURE

The study is made up of four units. Each unit deals with specific content contained in areas of study and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes for that unit. Each outcome is described in terms of key knowledge and key skills.

What Students Are Saying

I was very fortunate to have Hannah as my VCE Dance teacher for Year 11 & 12. She is so helpful, informative and experienced not only in teaching this subject but as a dance teacher and she had my best interest in mind at all times. She is so dedicated to all the students and makes herself available to assist and guide us at all times. The way she teaches the subject makes it not only easy to understand but enjoyable. Her passion and knowledge if this VCE subject shows in the way she teaches us. I cannot speak highly enough about Hannah and wouldn't choose to study VCE Dance anywhere else.

- Chloe B

Class of 2019

I was so pleased to have completed my year 11 & 12 VCE Dance through Reflections. It was such a nurturing and positive environment to learn in and I felt very supported and prepared for my exams. I have so many good memories and I highly recommend anyone looking to study VCE Dance to study through Reflections.

- Georgia N

Class of 2021

I highly recommend taking VCE Dance at Reflections Academy of Dance! The facilities are excellent, and the staff are always warm and welcoming. I am incredibly grateful to have had the wonderful Hannah as my teacher. She is an inspiring role model who genuinely cares about her students' progress and success, always pushing us to reach our full potential. Her lessons are both engaging and meaningful, and she fills the room with joy. She will never fail to go above and beyond to support and inspire her students, creating a positive and encouraging environment. My VCE Dance nights at Reflections will always hold a place in my heart, and I am truly thankful for the opportunity.

- Ee En L

Class of 2023

I genuinely had the best 2 years with an amazing teacher. You don’t get a teacher like Hannah often, I’m so grateful for her guidance, encouragement and laughs we had. Hannah is dedicated to her students and ensures we reach our full potential teaching us in a way that is informative and enjoyable. I loved the theory work just as much as the practical work. The dances we studied were so engaging and interesting to learn about. I can promise you will not regret studying with Reflections, I truly cannot fault a single moment over those 2 years.

- Alicia R

Class of 2024