Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

E LEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Plan dance pieces

1.1 Clarify purpose, intention and requirements of performance and dance piece through discussion with required personnel

1.2 Develop dance plan that outlines how intention will be expressed through movement elements

1.3 Relate movement elements to chosen dance style and include in dance plan

1.4 Combine chosen dance style with creative movements and confirm that intention in dance plan uses three-dimensional movement

1.5 Record choreographic ideas

2. Compose dance pieces

2.1 Create choreography according to dance plan, incorporating other artists and art forms

2.2 Communicate ideas and intentions using demonstration and expression of movement and styles

2.3 Document, analyse and reconstruct choreography using dance notation skills

2.4 Demonstrate a distinctive approach to treatment of movement materials

2.5 Share work in progress with required personnel and seek feedback on how well choreography reflects intention of dance piece

2.6 Devise, rehearse and edit dance piece for formal presentation

3. Create production elements to accompany dance pieces

3.1 Identify and select suitable music, costumes and props in line with intention of dance piece

3.2 Identify, source and set up audiovisual resources needed for performance as required

3.3 Prepare performance space that allows for well-defined entrance, exit and audience orientation

3.4 Organise dancers, costumes, props and effects according to purpose and requirements of performance

4. Present dance pieces in a formal setting

4.1 Contribute to presentation of finished works in role of choreographer and dancer

4.2 Provide clear direction, feedback and encouragement to other dancers and technicians

4.3 Maintain content, phrasing and flow throughout dance piece

4.4 Integrate technology and supporting visual content in choreography as required

5. Evaluate complex dance pieces

5.1 Document choreographic processes and reflection process in required format

5.2 Seek feedback from required personnel on dance creation process

5.3 Document and record dance reviews and feedback

5.4 Self-evaluate dance piece and composition process and develop strategies to improve future work

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning

• Evaluates effectiveness of own contributions and implements improvements based on outcome of evaluations

Oral communication

• Discusses aspects of choreography and performance of dance pieces with others
• Contributes information and expresses requirements using clear language

Reading

• Interprets dance notation or documented choreography

Initiative and enterprise

• Identifies potential of new approaches for creative outcomes
• Develops new choreography that expresses own distinctive approach

Planning and organising

• Plans different routine tasks
• Adopts a methodical and logical approach to the process of translating a plan into a performance

Self-management

• Responds to protocols and meets expectations associated with own role
• Takes responsibility for following safe dance practices
• Takes responsibility for own workload, negotiating key aspects with others

Teamwork

• Collaborates with others on tasks
• Takes a leadership role on occasion to help facilitate effective group interaction and direction

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.