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 add range, depth and increasing complexity to ballet performance skills.
At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance pieces, variations and repertoire of increasing technical and physical complexity.
This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career where complex ballet technique is required in commercial or competition settings. Dancers are usually performing as members of an ensemble, but some solo work can also be expected.
While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and responsibility for themselves and others.
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. Maintain a physical conditioning program |
1.1 In consultation with teachers and mentors, set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 1.2 Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility 1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required 1.4 Take fatigue and personal limitations into account when undertaking physical conditioning program 1.5 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities |
2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in ballet performance skills |
2.1 Apply increasingly difficult ballet techniques across each section of class work 2.2 Work with others to improve cohesion in group work and to refine partnering technique for pas de deux 2.3 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required 2.4 Practise executing complex variations of ballet repertoire with accuracy and a high level of artistry 2.5 Practise adding a sense of musical individuality to solo work 2.6 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work |
3. Apply technique in performances |
3.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts 3.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts 3.3 Prepare for competitions and auditions as required 3.4 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations 3.5 Rehearse dance sequences to be performed 3.6 Maintain focus to produce performances that show well-developed rhythm and musicality 3.7 Convey choreographic intent of dances through confident and precise execution of ballet dance techniques 3.8 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual or ensemble technique |
4. Maintain expertise in performance skills |
4.1 Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities 4.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities 4.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work 4.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique 4.5 Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities |
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, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Oral communication |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.4, 1.5, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.6, 3.5, 3.8, 4.3, 4.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADAN502 Refine ballet performance skills (Release 2) |
CUADAN502 Refine ballet performance skills (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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