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CUADAN322 - Increase depth of lyrical dance techniques (Release 1)

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1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100105 Dance  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100105 Dance  15/Jun/2021 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to consolidate basic lyrical dance technique and achieve a greater depth of expression in dance classes performances.

The unit applies to those who are dancers and who are pursuing a career where lyrical dance 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

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop and undertake physical conditioning program

1.1 Set physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own lyrical dance technique

1.2 Identify variety of techniques for improving stamina, strength, mobility and flexibility in consultation with required personnel according to physical conditioning goals

1.3 Identify risk factors that may inhibit achievement of goals and seek advice as required

1.4 Perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance and physical activities according to safe dance practices

1.5 Identify and discuss with required personnel fatigue and personal limitations when undertaking physical conditioning program as required

2. Build on basic lyrical dance techniques

2.1 Develop practice plan for executing and building on basic lyrical dance movements with required personnel

2.2 Practise variety of exercises for building lyrical dance techniques according to practice plan

2.3 Practise controlling movement from turns, jumps, kicks and splits

2.4 Practise choreographing and performing lyrical dance techniques in a learning environment

2.5 Incorporate musicality, rhythm and correct timing into dance phrases

2.6 Use dramatic nuance in lyrical dance movements as required

2.7 Coordinate position and movement between self and other dancers as required

3. Review and develop expertise in lyrical dance techniques

3.1 Identify sources that can be used to update knowledge of lyrical dance history and terminology

3.2 Seek feedback from others and develop strategy for improving own lyrical dance technique and performance skills

3.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied to own lyrical dance practice

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication
  • Obtains information by listening and questioning

Reading
  • Interprets simple combinations of contemporary dance steps in written form
  • Obtains information from written sources about lyrical dance history and terminology

Initiative and enterprise
  • Generates creative ideas for choreographing basic contemporary dance routines
  • Recognises opportunities to develop and apply new approaches to choreographing and performing contemporary dance routines

Planning and organising
  • Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes

Self-management
  • Follows industry accepted safe dance practices

Teamwork
  • Discusses dance technique and physical conditioning issues with colleagues and teachers
  • Builds rapport with fellow dancers

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit. New unit.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • choreograph and present at least two lyrical dance pieces, at least one of which must be an ensemble piece.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • demonstrate use of different basic lyrical dance techniques during dance phrases
  • dance with strong stage presence and confidence
  • follow safe dance practices
  • use lyrical dance terminology when required.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • principles relating to lyrical dance movements and techniques, including:
  • relationship with gravity
  • spatial awareness
  • use of breath
  • movement pathways
  • expanding and contracting
  • shifting weight
  • principles relating to safe dance practice and injury prevention. including:
  • spine articulation
  • foot engagement
  • bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
  • joint range of motion
  • differentiation of legs and pelvis
  • application of musical elements of time signatures, beat, tempo and syncopation to lyrical dance technique
  • relationship between movement and music in the context of lyrical dance
  • requirements of a personal practice plan
  • strategies to respond to feedback and incorporate good practice to improve dance techniques
  • methods for choreographing basic lyrical routines, including ways of notating lyrical dance.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to performance areas or spaces required to perform lyrical dance.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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