DNCE10029 Body Knowledges: Dance Science
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 6 class hours a week
Is DNCE10029 hard?
DNCE10029: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 6 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Dance science meets somatic practice: anatomy, movement analysis and safe training so dancers move well and avoid injury.
After it you can
- Use anatomy to explain how a dancer moves
- Set personal goals for stronger, freer movement
- Train safely: warm-up, recovery and conditioning
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- DNCE10031 Dance Lab 2: Integrated Practices
- DNCE10032 Thinking through Dancing
- DNCE20039 Professional Placement
Can’t be taken together with
- DNCE10018
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 60%, Assignments 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DNCE10029 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DNCE10029?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DNCE10029 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 60%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does DNCE10029 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take DNCE10029 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DNCE10029?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example DNCE10031, DNCE10032, DNCE20039.
- Can I rate DNCE10029?
- 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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