DNCE20035 Knowing Dance
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 6 class hours a week
Is DNCE20035 hard?
DNCE20035: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. 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 history in context: intercultural roots of modern dance and Australian dance in relation to First Nations and settler cultures.
After it you can
- Place dances in their cultural and historical context
- Write an essay on Australian dance histories
- Re-enact a piece of choreography from the archive
What you need first
DNCE10031 and DNCE10032
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- DNCE20017
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Presentations 50%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is DNCE20035 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking DNCE20035?
- Needs DNCE10031 and DNCE10032.
- Does DNCE20035 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does DNCE20035 have?
- 6 h a week in class
- Can I take DNCE20035 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after DNCE20035?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example DNCE20036, DNCE20037.
- Can I rate DNCE20035?
- 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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