DNCE10030 Dance Lab 1: Studio Practices
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 18.75 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 35%: mostly coursework
- About 15 class hours a week
- 20% group work
Is DNCE10030 hard?
DNCE10030: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: 15 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Daily studio training in contemporary dance technique, improvisation and partnering, ending in a practical exam.
After it you can
- Perform set phrases with control and clarity
- Build a broad vocabulary of movement
- Document and reflect on your own training
What you need first
None
What it leads to
- DNCE10031 Dance Lab 2: Integrated Practices
- DNCE10032 Thinking through Dancing
- DNCE20040 Travelling Studio
Can’t be taken together with
- DNCE10016
- DNCE10017
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Quizzes 10%, Presentations 20%, Projects 25%, Final exam 35%
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Quick answers
- When is DNCE10030 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DNCE10030?
- No prerequisites.
- Does DNCE10030 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 35% of the mark. Assessment: Participation 10%, Quizzes 10%, Presentations 20%, Projects 25%, Final exam 35%.
- How many class hours a week does DNCE10030 have?
- 15 h a week in class
- Can I take DNCE10030 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DNCE10030?
- 3 subjects need it first, for example DNCE10031, DNCE10032, DNCE20040.
- Can I rate DNCE10030?
- 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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