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In Australia, a full time Aboriginal Dance Instructor generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 6,700 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Aboriginal Dance Instructor. Aboriginal Dance Instructors may find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as an Aboriginal Dance Instructor, you could enrol in a Diploma of Professional Dance Performance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. You’ll learn more about Aboriginal culture and dance and improve your contemporary Indigenous dance skills.
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An Aboriginal Dance Instructor teaches cultural dance techniques to groups or individuals. You’ll show students a range of dance techniques and help get them ready for performances. Aboriginal Dance Instructors may work with people who are new to this style of dance or you might teach more experienced dancers. You might specialise in a particular type of Aboriginal dance choreography or teach more general performance skills.
Aboriginal Dance Instructors need to have a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and dance. It’s important that you have strong communication skills and can work with students of all abilities. Aboriginal Dance Instructors will need to be physically fit and be able to demonstrate a range of dance techniques.
