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.

Elements 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria 

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Refine knowledge of improvisation techniques used in dance

1.1 Discuss concepts involved in complex improvised dance performances with relevant personnel

1.2 Evaluate the artistic, creative and technical procedures of improvised works in various dance styles

1.3 Confirm requirements for an improvised performance

2. Prepare the body for dance

2.1 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities that further develop muscle stretching, strengthening and relaxation

2.2 Adhere to injury-prevention techniques

2.3 Apply strategies to prevent common health issues for dancers

3. Develop complex improvisation skills using a variety of stimuli

3.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify typical movement and travel associated with various stimuli

3.2 Apply advanced dance technique when communicating natural physical and emotional responses to various stimuli

3.3 Select a dance style appropriate to the given stimuli

3.4 Introduce a repeated motif created during improvisation that reflects given stimuli

3.5 Demonstrate an expressive interpretation of stimuli through dance

4. Rehearse and perform improvised sequences

4.1 Set movement boundaries for individual improvisation pieces within a set timeframe displaying appropriate level of dance technique

4.2 Introduce movement dynamics and partner work

4.3 Vary performance environment as required

4.4 Rehearse and perform improvised sequences in complex dance sequences

4.5 Organise performances to be recorded for evaluation purposes

4.6 Evaluate choreographic potential of improvised work and seek feedback from relevant personnel

4.7 Apply feedback to future performances

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.1, 4.6, 4.7

• Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop own understanding
• Critically analyses own performance

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 4.6

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 2.2, 4.1

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
• Understands own level of dance technique and applies to improvisations

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.6

• Discusses aspects of improvisation and dance techniques with colleagues and teachers
• Builds rapport with dance partner
• Uses improvised dance to communicate a personal response to complex stimuli

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7

• Recognises opportunities to develop and apply creative and innovative approaches to improvisation
• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes, performances and evaluation of own skill development
• Uses imagination to develop motifs that highlight own personal response to complex stimuli
• Identifies and applies a range of ways of expressing emotion and creating mood through improvised dance movements

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Equivalence status 

CUADAN402 Improvise advanced dance sequences (Release 2)

CUADAN402 Improvise advanced dance sequences (Release 1)

Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package.

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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.