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. 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 social 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 social dance technique

2.1 Ensure appropriate performance preparation

2.2 Perform social dance techniques safely and with increasing expertise

2.3 Ensure characterisation and personality of dance styles are incorporated into and expressed in performances

2.4 Further develop connectivity with partner to enable correct leading and following movements

2.5 Incorporate movement flow, musicality, rhythm and correct timing into performances

2.6 Coordinate position and movement between self and other dancers

3. Maintain expertise in social dance technique

3.1 Practise basic movements

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of social dance history and terminology

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own social dance performance skills

3.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, and maintaining motivation

Skill 

Performan ce Criteria 

Description 

Learning

1.1, 3.3, 3.4

• Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop own understanding
• Observes industry practitioners, sources new ideas and identifies trends, and applies to own techniques

Reading

3.2

• Obtains information from written sources about social dance history and terminology

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 3.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 1.6, 3.2

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices
• Develops and maintains knowledge relevant to role

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.2, 3.3

• Discusses dance technique and physical conditioning issues with colleagues and teachers
• Builds rapport with dance partner and other dancers

Get the work done

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.4

• Understands own physical limitations and applies to planning and implementation of physical conditioning program
• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes and performances
• Dances with strong stage presence and confidence
• Identifies and applies a range of responses to music, rhythm and specific dance styles through dance movements
• Recognises opportunities to develop and apply new approaches to performing a range of social dance styles

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADAN310 Increase depth of social dance technique (Release 2)

CUADAN310 Increase depth of social dance technique (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.