We’re excited to announce that Units 1 and 2 VCE Dance will be offered in 2026 at Michelle Rae School of Dance!

 

In 2023, two of our students achieved study scores over 40 in VCE Dance, with Evangeline Hamer-Smith receiving a perfect 50!

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Facilities

Classes will be held at our Fairway Avenue studio, where both theory and practical sessions take place.

The studio features:

      •     A timber floor with movable mirrors and barres

      •     Adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation

      •     Separate dressing areas for all dancers

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Teaching Staff

Michelle Rae School of Dance teaches the SDA syllabus and employs graduate teachers from Patrick Studios Australia, Deakin University, the Victorian College of the Arts, and Melbourne University.

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About VCE Dance

VCE Dance is designed for students with at least three years of dance or movement training. The course extends students’ existing knowledge and challenges them to explore choreography and performance in depth.

 

Students will:

      •     Investigate safe dance practice

      •     Write responses to dance works across genres and styles

      •     Learn and perform group works for assessment

      •     Choreograph improvisations and solo/group works

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Prerequisites

Students should have some technical dance or movement ability and be eager to engage creatively in choreography.

They must also be completing at least two technique classes per week, in addition to the weekly VCE Dance class.

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Skills Developed

 

      •     Analytical and reflective viewing of dance

      •     Choreographic and evaluative skills

      •     Safe dance practice

      •     Performance development and confidence

 

The course aims to help students deepen their dance skills while fostering confidence and a lifelong love of the arts.

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Class Details

Saturdays 3pm to 4.30pm

Fairway Avenue Studio, Mount Waverley

$450 per term (based on $45 per week; invoiced by Term)

Unit 1 runs across Term 1 and Term 2. Unit 2 runs across Term 3 and 4.

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Enrolment

To confirm your place:

      1.    Please complete our online enrolment form via our website: www.michelleraeschoolofdance.com

      2.    Download and fill out the attached VCE Dance Enrolment Form, and provide it to your secondary school, VCE or VASS Coordinator.