Unit of competency
Modification History
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. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consolidate basic jazz dance technique to achieve a greater depth of expression in performances.
This unit applies to dancers who are pursuing a career where jazz dancing skills are required. They could be preparing for performances in commercial or community settings where they would usually be performing as members of an ensemble.
At this level work is normally supervised, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – dance
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 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 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities 1.6 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and practising dance technique |
2. Build on basic jazz dance technique |
2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for jazz dance performances 2.2 Choreograph and perform basic jazz dance routines in a learning environment 2.3 Practise controlling movement from turns, jumps, kicks and splits 2.4 Perform jazz dance techniques with increasing expertise, in a learning environment 2.5 Incorporate musicality, rhythm and correct timing into performances 2.6 Coordinate position and movement between self and other dancers |
3. Maintain expertise in jazz dance techniques |
3.1 Undertake regular practise of basic movements 3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of jazz dance history and terminology 3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own jazz dance performance skills 3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, and maintaining motivation |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Learning |
1.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Reading |
2.2, 3.2 |
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Oral communication |
1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.5, 1.6, 3.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.3, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUADAN305 Increase depth of jazz dance technique (Release 2) |
CUADAN305 Increase depth of jazz dance technique (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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