Dancer or Choreographer (ANZSCO 211112) is a skilled occupation assessed by VETASSESS. It appears on the subclass 189 list (recent points cutoff 90). Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Qualification(s) assessed at AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree WITH a highly relevant field of study AND at least one year of post-qualification highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years; OR with an additional qualification at least AQF Diploma level in a highly relevant field of study AND at least two years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years; OR without a highly relevant field of study AND at least three years of post-qualification highly relevant employment in the last five years. Note: For pre-qualification employment, five years of highly relevant employment in addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment at an appropriate skill level in the last five years.
| Region | State | Key requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Regional South Australia | SA | Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or |
331 CRICOS courses across 53 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Doctor of Philosophy (Music) CRICOS 107403C · Doctoral Degree | The University of Sydney NSW | Fee on request |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Music (Cotutelle) CRICOS 078882E · Doctoral Degree | The University of Sydney NSW | $1 |
| Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching CRICOS 115613D · Certificate III | Australian Dance Institute Pty Ltd NSW | $8,700 |
| Certificate III in Music CRICOS 110848C · Certificate III | Technical and Further Education Commission NSW | $8,800 |
| Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management CRICOS 115614C · Certificate IV | Australian Dance Institute Pty Ltd NSW | $9,100 |
| Certificate II in Dance CRICOS 105766C · Certificate II | Dance Factory Pty Ltd VIC | $9,500 |
| Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management CRICOS 115615B · Diploma | Australian Dance Institute Pty Ltd NSW | $9,900 |
| Certificate IV in Music CRICOS 111351J · Certificate IV | Melbourne Polytechnic VIC | $10,640 |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Christian Music CRICOS 105896D · Bachelor Degree | Alphacrucis University College Limited NSW | $11,200 |
| Graduate Certificate in Music CRICOS 036831G · Graduate Certificate | The Australian Institute of Music Limited NSW | $11,550 |
| Certificate IV in Music CRICOS 107280J · Certificate IV | Queensland College of Music Pty Ltd QLD | $13,040 |
| Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Electrical Contracting CRICOS 120159A · Certificate IV | Construction Training Australia Pty Ltd VIC | $13,200 |
| Graduate Certificate in Music (Performance) CRICOS 108311K · Graduate Certificate | Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts NSW | $13,550 |
| Certificate IV in Dance CRICOS 105787J · Certificate IV | Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd VIC | $13,590 |
| Certificate IV in Dance CRICOS 105788H · Certificate IV | Dance Factory Pty Ltd VIC | $13,900 |
| Advanced Diploma of Music CRICOS 108208J · Advanced Diploma | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $14,316 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 107282G · Diploma | Queensland College of Music Pty Ltd QLD | $14,400 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 108207K · Diploma | Department of Training and Workforce Development WA | $14,453 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 118990K · Diploma | Queensland College of Music Pty Ltd QLD | $15,070 |
| Certificate III in Dance CRICOS 107649C · Certificate III | Dance Factory Pty Ltd VIC | $15,200 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 110849B | Technical and Further Education Commission | $15,250 |
| Certificate IV in Music CRICOS 111451E | Oxford Creative Academy Pty Ltd | $16,700 |
| Graduate Certificate of Music CRICOS 113145K | The Australian Institute of Music Limited | $17,307 |
| Diploma of Music (Korean) CRICOS 108343B | Alphacrucis University College Limited | $19,000 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 058467G | JMC Pty Limited | $19,600 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 108387A | Alphacrucis University College Limited | $20,600 |
| Graduate Diploma of Music CRICOS 090786D | Excelsia University College | $21,132 |
| Diploma of Creative Arts (Acting) CRICOS 104614E | JMC Pty Limited | $22,600 |
| Diploma of Dance (Latin and Ballroom) CRICOS 117296G | Australian Dance Institute Pty Ltd | $22,700 |
| Graduate Diploma of Music CRICOS 036830J | The Australian Institute of Music Limited | $23,100 |
| Graduate Certificate in Screen Arts and Production: Drama CRICOS 116221A | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | $23,660 |
| Master of Music (Preliminary) CRICOS 056976C | The University of Sydney | $23,936.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music (Accompaniment) CRICOS 008450J | The University of Sydney | $26,400 |
| Graduate Diploma of Music (Performance) CRICOS 081573C | Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts | $26,600 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 111594A | The Australian Institute of Music Limited | $27,216 |
| Diploma of Music Business CRICOS 118155A | The Australian Institute of Music Limited | $28,560 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 113148G | SAE Institute Pty Ltd | $28,583 |
| Bachelor of Music with Honours CRICOS 093388E | University of New England | $33,480 |
| Graduate Diploma of Music CRICOS 113143A | The Australian Institute of Music Limited | $34,613 |
| Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (Honours) CRICOS 106895H | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $34,763 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music (Opera) CRICOS 008448C | The University of Sydney | $40,829 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music (Pedgagogy) CRICOS 053875K | The University of Sydney | $40,829 |
| Master of Music Studies (Creative Sound Production) CRICOS 056651B | The University of Sydney | $41,329 |
| Master of Music CRICOS 057961B | Excelsia University College | $41,964 |
| Associate Degree of Creative Arts (Acting) CRICOS 104615D | JMC Pty Limited | $45,200 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 138 in NSW — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management CRICOS 107835A | Dance Factory Pty Ltd | $16,200 |
| Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 107836M | Dance Factory Pty Ltd | $16,700 |
| Diploma of Dance Teaching and Management CRICOS 107837K | Dance Factory Pty Ltd | $16,700 |
| Advanced Diploma of Music CRICOS 120174B | Melbourne Polytechnic | $17,200 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 120175A | Melbourne Polytechnic | $17,200 |
| Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 106317J | Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd | $18,200 |
| Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 106318H | Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd | $18,200 |
| Diploma of Music Studies CRICOS 092153K | Victoria University | $19,400 |
| Diploma of Music Industry CRICOS 104942M | Box Hill Institute | $20,053 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 111062G | Melbourne Polytechnic | $21,280 |
| Advanced Diploma of Music CRICOS 111063F | Melbourne Polytechnic | $21,280 |
| Graduate Certificate in Music CRICOS 056280B | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $23,638 |
| Diploma of Applied Music CRICOS 119225F | Victoria University | $24,480 |
| Bachelor of Dance (Degree with Honours) CRICOS 037218K | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $24,960 |
| Diploma of Music Performance CRICOS 088017G | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Music Production CRICOS 095135K | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Performing Arts (Comedy) CRICOS 100338 | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Music Performance CRICOS 104429F | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Music Production CRICOS 104438E | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Performing Arts (Comedy) CRICOS 104456C | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Performing Arts CRICOS 109174F | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Diploma of Performing Arts CRICOS 109175E | Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd | $29,080 |
| Advanced Diploma of Acting CRICOS 119099G | Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd | $29,900 |
| Advanced Diploma of Acting CRICOS 103336H | Australian National Memorial Theatre Ltd | $31,950 |
| Diploma in Music (Practical) CRICOS 022054D | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $34,880 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 82 in VIC — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma of Music CRICOS 107281H | Queensland College of Music Pty Ltd | $15,440 |
| Advanced Diploma of Music CRICOS 118989C | Queensland College of Music Pty Ltd | $15,670 |
| Certificate IV in Dance CRICOS 113715C | Dynamite Management Australia Pty Ltd | $17,000 |
| Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 113717A | Dynamite Management Australia Pty Ltd | $17,000 |
| Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management CRICOS 113853D | Dynamite Management Australia Pty Ltd | $17,000 |
| Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 115412B | Dynamite Management Australia Pty Ltd | $17,165 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 107861K | TAFE Queensland | $22,200 |
| Advanced Diploma of Art (Musical Theatre and Commercial Dance) CRICOS 106730G | Queensland College of Dance | $23,655 |
| Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 106728A | Queensland College of Dance | $24,255 |
| Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) CRICOS 106729M | Queensland College of Dance | $24,255 |
| Diploma of Music in Jazz Performance CRICOS 100198 | Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd | $35,150 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 100158 | Central Queensland University | $36,000 |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 076297E | Griffith University | $41,999 |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 118472K | The University of Queensland | $47,278 |
| Master of Music CRICOS 073762J | The University of Queensland | $54,955 |
| Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Business Management CRICOS 118937D | The University of Queensland | $59,702 |
| Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Mathematics CRICOS 118938C | The University of Queensland | $59,702 |
| Master of Music CRICOS 117070C | Griffith University | $62,932 |
| Master of Music Studies CRICOS 028003M | Griffith University | $63,682 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 022140F | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | $80,100 |
| Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Acting) CRICOS 105175D | Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd | $82,000 |
| Bachelor of Screen and Stage (Song and Dance) CRICOS 105176C | Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd | $82,000 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 106002F | University of the Sunshine Coast | $88,500 |
| Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance CRICOS 098338G | Jazz Music Institute Pty Ltd | $105,000 |
| Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) CRICOS 069478C | Central Queensland University | $108,000 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 38 in QLD — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Studies Music CRICOS 094915A | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $35,695 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy) CRICOS 115873F | Adelaide University | $42,851 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music Performance CRICOS 115874E | Adelaide University | $42,851 |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 002802E | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $43,765 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music Performance CRICOS 013935A | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $45,900 |
| Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy) CRICOS 056485M | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $45,900 |
| Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) CRICOS 056484A | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $91,765 |
| Master of Music (Performance Studies) CRICOS 064439F | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $91,765 |
| Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy) CRICOS 115934J | Adelaide University | $95,600 |
| Master of Music (Performance Studies) CRICOS 115935H | Adelaide University | $95,600 |
| Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) CRICOS 048585G | Flinders University | $97,772 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) CRICOS 081804D | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $98,400 |
| Bachelor of Music Theatre CRICOS 097917G | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $131,330 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 002801F | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $131,390 |
| Bachelor of Music (Advanced) CRICOS 097522E | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $131,390 |
| Bachelor of Music Theatre CRICOS 115737C | Adelaide University | $136,800 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 115735E | Adelaide University | $136,944 |
| Bachelor of Music (Advanced) CRICOS 117948J | Adelaide University | $137,990 |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), Bachelor of Music CRICOS 117958G | Adelaide University | $176,125 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Music) CRICOS 001318C | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $178,000 |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 115736D | Adelaide University | $182,400 |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Music CRICOS 097623M | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $182,525 |
| Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Music CRICOS 041714D | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $208,325 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Music (Research) CRICOS 083361K | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $38,773 |
| Bachelor of Creative and Performing Arts Honours CRICOS 105882K | Edith Cowan University | $40,650 |
| Bachelor of Music Honours CRICOS 067343A | Edith Cowan University | $42,300 |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 114340K | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $42,373 |
| Master of Arts (Performing Arts) CRICOS 074069M | Edith Cowan University | $81,300 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) CRICOS 050058A | Edith Cowan University | $123,600 |
| Bachelor of Performing Arts CRICOS 077131G | Edith Cowan University | $123,600 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Acting) CRICOS 078476G | Edith Cowan University | $123,600 |
| Bachelor of Arts (Dance) CRICOS 108846A | Edith Cowan University | $123,600 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 102864C | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $127,119 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 101999 | Edith Cowan University | $164,250 |
| Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts CRICOS 115051M | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $171,492 |
| Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Business CRICOS 115052K | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $194,292 |
| Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Biomedical Science CRICOS 116860C | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $197,092 |
| Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science CRICOS 115050A | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $198,692 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 085361E | Australian National University | $47,053 |
| Graduate Non-Award (Economics and Commerce; Visual Arts and Music) CRICOS 048423C | Australian National University | $53,483 |
| Non-Award (Economics & Commerce; IT; Visual Arts & Music) CRICOS 048336B | Australian National University | $56,493 |
| Bachelor of Acting and Performance CRICOS 085977F | University of Canberra | $81,024 |
| Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice CRICOS 085979D | University of Canberra | $82,545 |
| Bachelor of Creative Industries (Acting and Performance) CRICOS 102455J | University of Canberra | $106,119 |
| Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) CRICOS 102457G | University of Canberra | $106,119 |
| Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama and Performance) CRICOS 102458F | University of Canberra | $106,119 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 073990G | Australian National University | $145,119 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 107955D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $32,950 |
| Bachelor of Music (Honours) CRICOS 030422G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $38,250 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 100745 | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $38,250 |
| Associate Degree in Music CRICOS 107954E | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $78,412.5 |
| Master of Music CRICOS 000823E | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $90,900 |
| Bachelor of Music CRICOS 002715D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $120,583.13 |
Dancer or Choreographer (ANZSCO 211112) is assessed by VETASSESS. Assessment looks at qualifications and relevant employment against defined criteria (VETASSESS Group B).
There are 3 recognised paths, for example: Bachelor+ (relevant) + 1 yr; Bachelor+ (non-relevant) + Diploma+ (relevant) + 2 yr; Bachelor+ (non-relevant) + 3 yr. The right path depends on the field of study and length of relevant work.
No. A skills assessment confirms the occupation criteria are met; a visa also depends on points, nomination and Department of Home Affairs decisions. This page consolidates the official lists so applicants can see the requirements — it does not assess eligibility.
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