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. Participate in pre-production activities

1.1 Clarify production brief, production values and requirements in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Review and negotiate contract as required

1.3 View and analyse original choreographic work in screen and stage productions and identify advantages and limitations of medium

1.4 Research style and other aspects of dance related to content and storyline of production

1.5 Organise resources in line with production requirements

1.6 Establish schedule for viewing material from other aspects of production with required personnel and identify implications for composing dance elements

2. Generate ideas for choreography

2.1 Prepare plan for completing work according to production brief

2.2 Conduct briefings for others involved in the process as required

2.3 Research aspects of production to inform ideas on content or storyline for choreography

2.4 Generate different ideas, movements and starting points, and test options that communicate the ideas

2.5 Identify and test structural elements for achieving desired effects

2.6 Translate and document choreographic ideas into stage or screen setting

2.7 Discuss plans with required personnel and refine ideas as required

3. Create original choreography

3.1 Organise dance elements into working versions of pieces that support production using different advanced composition techniques

3.2 Collaborate in construction of choreographic material and confirm that choreography responds to rhythmic structures in music as required

3.3 Collaborate with required personnel on technical production of performances related to choreographic process

3.4 Finalise and document choreography using dance notation as required

4. Produce choreographed pieces for performances

4.1 Explain ideas behind choreography and the methodology used to develop pieces to required personnel

4.2 Direct rehearsals with dancers and technicians

4.3 Refine and stage pieces for performance space according to performance requirements

4.4 View pieces with required personnel and seek feedback on alignment of composition to creative and technical production requirements

4.5 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final pieces

4.6 Confirm safe dance practices are followed during production of choreography

5. Evaluate choreography of public performances

5.1 Seek feedback from and evaluate performance aspects of composition process with required personnel

5.2 Evaluate quality and success of choreography according to production brief and requirements

5.3 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement

5.4 Develop strategies for improvement of work practice using results of evaluation

5.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication

• Seeks views and opinions of others
• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Contributes information and expresses requirements using clear language

Reading

• Interprets and analyses written information relevant to choreographic requirements

Writing

• Generates documentation in relation to choreographic requirements

Planning and organising

• Adopts a methodical and logical approach to developing choreographic plans for complex productions and translating them into performances

Problem solving

• Solve problems related to developing choreography and working with a diverse team

Self-management

• Works independently and collectively with a strong sense of responsibility for goals, plans, decisions and outcomes
• Takes responsibility for following safe dance practices
• Responds to protocols associated with producing choreographed sequences for stage and screen

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively and creatively with others to achieve joint outcomes
• Takes a leadership role and helps 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.