Embrace your passion for movement and artistic expression through our dance courses at ACPE. We seamlessly merge theory with hands-on experience to set the stage for a flourishing dance career, whether you’d like to perform or pass your skills and knowledge onto the next generation of upcoming dancers.
Dance Course Options
Bachelor of Dance Education
If you are passionate about dance and want to build a career qualified to teach both Dance and PDHPE, then the Bachelor of Dance Education is for you.
Career opportunities
- Dance Teacher
Average salary: $75,000 – $100,000 - PDHPE Teacher
Average salary: $90,000 – $129,000 - Dance Instructor (Private Studio)
Average salary: $50,000 – $87,000 - Dance Coordinator (Arts Industry)
Average salary: $85,000 – $100,000 - Community Wellness Officer (Dance)
Average salary: $85,000 – $115,000
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Salaries are sourced from education.nsw.gov.au, jobsandskills.gove.au, au.jora.com, indeed.com, payscale.com, seek.com.au, glassdoor.com.au and are in $AUD. Information is current as of April 2026.
Bachelor of Dance Practice
Passionate individuals who want to build a solid career within the dynamic dance industry will be perfectly suited for the Bachelor of Dance Practice degree.
Career opportunities
- Dance Artist
Average salary: $70,000 – $98,000 - Dance Choreographer
Average salary: $70,000 – $100,000 - Creative Producer (Dance)
Average salary: $90,000 – $140,000 - Dance Studio Director
Average salary: $80,000 – $100,000 - Dance Teacher
Average salary: $75,000 – $100,000
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Salaries are sourced from education.nsw.gov.au, jobsandskills.gove.au, au.jora.com, indeed.com, payscale.com, seek.com.au, glassdoor.com.au and are in $AUD. Information is current as of April 2026.
WHY ACPE?
There are many things that set ACPE apart from your typical university. Here’s some of the ways we provide our students with the best study experience:
Career first specialist focus
ACPE prepares graduates to succeed in their future careers through real industry pathways and practical learning.
Small classes and personal support
Be seen and heard. Smaller classes means more one-on-one time with your lecturers and classmates, as well as personally tailored academic and career support when you need it.
Strong sense of belonging and identity
From the moment you step on campus, you can feel the community spirit. We 'll know you by name, and pride ourselves on creating a safe and inclusive space for students from all walks of life.
Practical learning embedded from early study
With ACPE's Work Integrated Learning units, you'll have a chance to gain real world experience, and grow both your skills and network. This ensures you are job-ready
Industry experienced and well-connected teaching staff
Our lecturers aren't just academics. They are actively part of the sport and dance industry, with their finger on the pulse – always willing to share their experiences and wisdom.
Alignment to structurally growing sectors
Who says there's no careers in sport? Surveys show that sectors in health, education, and participation sport are rapidly growing, meaning our graduates
LEARN MORE
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