Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build a solid foundation in jazz dance technique under the supervision of experienced dancers and dance teachers.
Persons with some dance experience apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. Usually, experience would have been gained in dance classes, amateur performances or community dance activities, often from an early age. However, this unit also applies to individuals with no prior training, but with an aptitude for dance and an interest in developing jazz dance technique.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – dance
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Develop technical expertise |
1.1 Under the guidance of a teacher, perform stretching exercises 1.2 Perform exercises to develop expertise in a range of jazz dance techniques and styles 1.3 Practise using arm lines appropriately 1.4 Show control in turning balances |
2. Practise isolation exercises |
2.1 Identify the purpose and application of isolation exercises 2.2 Work within own physical limits and demonstrate safe dance practices 2.3 Perform exercises focusing on different parts of the body in isolation 2.4 Incorporate a sense of timing and rhythm into exercises 2.5 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity |
3. Perform dance progressions |
3.1 In consultation with others, agree on progressions that include a range of techniques suitable to own technical ability 3.2 Communicate the mood or style of progressions to audiences 3.3 Maintain correct posture, alignment, control and safe dance practices at all times 3.4 End the dance progression in an appropriate way |
4. Review performance |
4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs 4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique 4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
1.1, 4.2 |
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Oral communication |
1.1, 3.1, 4.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.2, 3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADAN103 Develop foundation jazz dance technique (Release 2) |
CUADAN103 Develop foundation jazz dance technique (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5