Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Live Performance and Entertainment 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. Clarify improvisation requirements

1.1 Identify concepts involved in improvised dance performances

1.2 Evaluate artistic and creative aspects of different styles of dance and dance sequences

1.3 Confirm requirements for short improvised sequences

1.4 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions

2. Prepare the body for dance

2.1 Perform basic warm-up and warm-down activities

2.2 Adhere to injury-prevention techniques

2.3 Take common health issues for performers into account when devising own physical conditioning program

3. Practise dance improvisation using various stimuli

3.1 Identify typical movement and travel associated with a range of stimuli, including music and non-music sources

3.2 Identify natural body response to stimuli using extended dance technique

3.3 Develop a stimulus-specific movement during improvisation that can be repeated as a motif

3.4 Communicate mood and emotion of stimuli through improvisation

3.5 Demonstrate an expressive interpretation of stimuli through dance

4. Perform improvised sequence

4.1 Set movement boundaries for individual improvisation pieces within a set timeframe that reflects appropriate level of dance technique

4.2 Rehearse and perform extended improvised sequence adhering to set boundaries

4.3 Evaluate improvised work against criteria set, and seek feedback from relevant personnel

4.4 Apply feedback to future performances

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.3, 4.4

• Seeks feedback and accepts guidance from others
• Critically analyses own performance

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 4.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

2.1, 2.2, 4.1

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
• Understands own level of dance technique and applies to improvisations

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.3

• Discusses aspects of dance improvisation techniques and performances with colleagues and teachers
• Uses improvised dance movements to communicate a personal response to stimuli to spectators

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Recognises opportunities to develop and apply creative approaches to improvisation
• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes, rehearsals and performances
• Identifies and applies a range of ways of expressing emotion and creating mood through dance movements

Code and Title 

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Comments 

E/N 

CUADAN304 Develop dance improvisation skills

CUADAN304A Develop dance improvisational skills

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

E

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Live Performance and Entertainment Training Package Version 1.0.