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. Rehearse basic dance techniques

1.1 Observe safe dance practices, including warm-up and warm-down exercises before and after dance activities

1.2 Demonstrate elements of dance sequences when rehearsing for performances

1.3 Apply memory-retention skills when rehearsing dance sequences

1.4 Incorporate knowledge of musicality and phrasing into dance rehearsals

1.5 Use dance or performance space appropriately in dance sequences

1.6 Follow direction from relevant personnel

1.7 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve basic dance techniques

2. Develop expressive techniques

2.1 Take the origin and characteristics of the chosen dance style into account when experimenting with expressive techniques

2.2 Develop an appreciation of the basic concepts of aesthetics in dance

2.3 Demonstrate correct posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement

2.4 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body in simple movement sequences

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

2.6 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve incorporating artistic expression into basic dance performances

3. Perform basic dance techniques

3.1 Interpret and apply knowledge of a range of performance characteristics

3.2 Apply memory retention skills, control and finesse when combining dance techniques in performances

3.3 Maintain concentration and focus during performances

3.4 Ensure performances are characterised by the expressive use of movement dynamics

3.5 Adjust performances to the scale and nature of venues

3.6 Incorporate musicality and phrasing throughout performances

3.7 Apply individual artistic, interpretative and expressive qualities to performances

3.8 Seek feedback from others about ways to improve performing basic dance sequences

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

1.7, 2.6, 3.8

• Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from relevant personnel

Oral communication

1.6, 1.7, 2.6, 3.8

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Follows directions from relevant personnel

Navigate the world of work

1.1

• Applies a knowledge of safe dance practices to rehearsals and performances

Interact with others

1.6, 1.7, 2.6, 3.8

• Discusses aspects of exercises, dance techniques and performances with colleagues and teachers

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7

• Identifies and incorporates a range of expressive techniques into dance performances
• Adopts a methodical and disciplined approach to dance class work, rehearsals and performances

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Equivalence status 

CUADAN202 Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances (Release 2)

CUADAN202 Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances (Release 1)

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

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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.