DNCE10027 Dancing the Dance 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is DNCE10027 hard?
DNCE10027: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: Reviewers say it’s hard (4 reviews). The easier and harder points roughly balance out.
What you learn
Beginner dance workshops in styles like contemporary and street, and using them to make your own choreography.
After it you can
- Use basic dance techniques to express ideas
- Create short choreography and work with a group
- Build strength, coordination and flexibility
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Presentations 50%, Projects 40%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2017–2019)
- Although it is listed for beginners, reviewers say many classmates already dance well, so the pace is fast and true beginners struggle to keep up.
- Several found the marking of routines and short essays strict, and said feedback came back too late to help with the next task.
- One reviewer with some dance experience enjoyed it as a fun break, but said meeting your group outside class to choreograph takes time.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is DNCE10027 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking DNCE10027?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DNCE10027 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Presentations 50%, Projects 40%.
- Is DNCE10027 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Although it is listed for beginners, reviewers say many classmates already dance well, so the pace is fast and true beginners struggle to keep up.
- What do students say about DNCE10027?
- Although it is listed for beginners, reviewers say many classmates already dance well, so the pace is fast and true beginners struggle to keep up. Several found the marking of routines and short essays strict, and said feedback came back too late to help with the next task. One reviewer with some dance experience enjoyed it as a fun break, but said meeting your group outside class to choreograph takes time.
- How many class hours a week does DNCE10027 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take DNCE10027 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after DNCE10027?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example DNCE20031.
- Can I rate DNCE10027?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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