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. Maintain a physical conditioning program

1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify a range of techniques to prevent injuries and improve stamina, strength and flexibility

1.2 Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique

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 physical warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance and exercise activities

1.6 Perform vocal warm-up procedures in conjunction with vocal activities

1.7 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and for practising performance technique

2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in dance techniques

2.1 Demonstrate correct posture and body alignment appropriate to musical theatre style and movements

2.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of upper and lower body in complex movement sequences

2.3 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, stamina, coordination and weight transfer skills, and control and articulation of individual body parts

2.4 Apply memory retention skills, control and attention to detail when performing complex phrases of dance movements

2.5 Practise dance combinations to a mixed metre

2.6 Incorporate musicality, rhythm and correct timing into performances

2.7 Apply understanding of the relationship between musical theatre styles and the accompanying music or other media

2.8 Incorporate spatial awareness, connectivity and interactive skills when performing with others

3. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in musical theatre techniques

3.1 Demonstrate correct posture and breathing techniques

3.2 Apply appropriate dynamics and pitch

3.3 Practise singing in tune with others

3.4 Ensure phrasing is appropriate to the music

3.5 Experiment with various acting styles and methods as appropriate

3.6 Sustain complex characterisation through musicality, dance and voice phrasing, and correct timing as choreographed

3.7 Practise incorporating complex expressive qualities into musical theatre techniques

3.8 Incorporate complex dance and vocal techniques to confidently portray choreographic and dramatic intentions

4. Maintain expertise

4.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines while following safe dance practice

4.2 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends and terminology

4.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own musical theatre techniques

4.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

1.1, 4.3, 4.4

• Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop and refine own techniques
• Observes industry practitioners, sources new ideas and identifies trends, and applies to own techniques

Oral communication

1.1, 4.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
• Takes responsibility for own professional development

Interact with others

1.1, 2.8, 3.3, 4.3

• Works collaboratively to develop and improve musical theatre techniques
• Uses acting, singing and dancing techniques to convey meaning to spectators

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to physical conditioning program, classes and evaluation of own skill development
• Works creatively with music and dance
• Takes steps to minimise risk of injury through appropriate physical conditioning program

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAPRF407 Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques (Release 2)

CUAPRF407 Develop expertise in musical theatre techniques (Release 1)

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

Equivalent unit

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.