Modification History
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CUADAN506A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop a high level of expertise in cultural dance technique or in physical disciplines that employ advanced movement skills.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career in contexts where advanced cultural dancing skills are required, for example performing character dances in ballets. Performances could be in commercial or competition settings and dancers would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected.
The skills in this unit can also be applied in physical disciplines such as martial arts or fencing where movements are closely allied to dance.
At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey the mood and style of music through complex dance movements. While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and dedication to their profession by undertaking regular self-directed practice.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain a physical conditioning program |
1.1. Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 1.2. Apply 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, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program 1.5. Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities |
2. Practise cultural dance techniques of increasing difficulty |
2.1. In practice sessions apply increasingly difficult techniques relevant to cultural dance style or physical discipline 2.2. Develop increasingly complex performance attributes 2.3. Work on articulating and embodying the philosophical principles of the dance style or discipline 2.4. Refine ways to apply alternative forms of physical coordination in exercises and routines 2.5. Work on achieving strong harmony of movement when practising dance sequences with a partner 2.6. Build strength and stability in technique by applying a knowledge of anatomical alignment principles in exercises and routines 2.7. Work on improving accuracy in spatial arrangements |
3. Maintain expertise |
3.1. Apply professional work ethic to all practice and performance activities 3.2. Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into all dance and movement activities 3.3. Maintain and update knowledge of dance terminology 3.4. Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own cultural dance performance skills 3.5. Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas and trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- discuss physical conditioning and movement technique issues with relevant personnel
- respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development
- work creatively with individual differences
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- work creatively with music and dance movements
- communicate the mood or style of dance or movement sequences
- observe and interpret physical skills
- learning skills to:
- develop strong cultural dance or movement techniques through:
- practising complex movements and routines
- a positive attitude to performing
- implement a personal physical conditioning program
- develop a movement memory
- planning and organising skills to plan practice time
- problem-solving skills to make complex judgements to advance own technique
- self-management skills to:
- maintain a professional work ethic
- apply safe performance practices
- teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in practice sessions and classes.
Required knowledge
- principles underlying dance movements and techniques, including:
- relationship with gravity
- spatial awareness
- successional movement
- use of breath
- folding
- extending
- rotating
- shifting weight
- anatomical foundations, including:
- articulation of the spine
- engagement of the feet
- bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
- range of motion of the joints
- differentiation of the legs and pelvis
- terminology associated with chosen cultural dance style or physical discipline
- stage geography and directions
- musical rhythms, including:
- time signatures
- beat
- tempo
- syncopation
- philosophical principles of the relevant dance style or physical discipline
- history and cultural context in which the dance style or physical discipline is situated.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Risk factors may relate to: |
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Warm-up and cool-down activities may include: |
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Techniques may include: |
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Cultural dance styles may include: |
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Physical discipline may include: |
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Performance attributes may include: |
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Anatomical alignment principles relate to: |
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Spatial arrangements relate to: |
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Professional work ethic may refer to: |
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Injury-prevention techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - dance
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.