Modification History
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CUADAN402A |
This version first released with CUA11 Live Performance Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to improvise an advanced dance sequence. This involves adhering to established movement boundaries and incorporating dynamics and partner work.
Application of the Unit
Dancers who apply improvisational techniques to an advanced dance sequence use the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be performing improvised sequences in dance classes, auditions and rehearsals, or in live performances.
At this level improvisations would be relatively complex in nature and could be applied to a variety of dance styles, such as tap, jazz, contemporary, street and cultural forms of dance.
Work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected given the nature of improvisation.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Refine knowledge of improvisational techniques used in dance |
1.1. Identify concepts involved in complex improvised dance performances 1.2. Evaluate the artistic, creative and technical procedures of improvised works within various dance styles 1.3. Confirm requirements for an improvised performance brief |
2. Prepare the body for dance |
2.1. Perform warm-up and cool-down activities that further develop muscle stretching, strengthening and relaxation 2.2. Adhere to injury-prevention techniques 2.3. Apply good judgement to prevent common health concerns for dancers |
3. Develop complex improvisational skills using a variety of stimuli |
3.1. Identify typical movement and travel associated with various stimuli 3.2. Explore and communicate natural physical and emotional response (authentic movement) with various stimuli applying advanced dance technique 3.3. Select a dance style appropriate to the given stimuli 3.4. Introduce a repeated motif created during improvisation that reflects given stimuli 3.5. Demonstrate an expressive interpretation of the stimuli through dance |
4. Rehearse and perform improvised sequence |
4.1. Set movement boundaries for individual improvisational pieces within a set timeframe displaying appropriate level of dance technique 4.2. Introduce movement dynamics and partner work 4.3. Vary performance environment 4.4. Rehearse and perform improvised sequence with a complex dance sequence 4.5. Organise performance to be recorded for evaluation purposes 4.6. Evaluate improvised work related to choreographic potential and gain feedback from relevant personnel 4.7. Apply feedback to future performances |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication and teamwork skills to:
- work collaboratively with others in an improvisational environment
- communicate mood and emotion of various stimuli through dance
- receive constructive feedback and apply it to future work
- initiative, creativity and problem-solving skills to:
- create improvisation using various stimuli
- interpret and respond to stimuli, such as music, words, text or silent space
- apply appropriate styles or interpretations
- work creatively with others
- follow through with own individual style or idea
- planning and organising skills to collect information about various styles of dance and improvisation
- self-management and learning skills to:
- plan own practice time
- evaluate and seek feedback for improvisations
- provide feedback to others
- improve performance through experimentation and practice
- apply health and safety techniques to dance
- respond appropriately to pressures of performance
- technical skills to:
- perform appropriate stretches, exercises and breathing techniques to warm up and cool down the body
- display varying responses to movement boundaries
- use a range of improvisational techniques using complex stimuli
- display appropriate emotions through movement, facial expressions and dance.
Required knowledge
- characteristics of chosen dance styles and techniques for improvisation within those styles
- techniques for expression through dance
- vocabulary relevant to chosen dance styles
- issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing improvisational skills
- own individual interpretation in response to movement boundaries
- OHS practices, procedures and standards as they apply to working with recorded music, lighting and staging.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Concepts may include: |
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Dance styles may include: |
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Requirements may include: |
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Warm-up activities may include: |
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Cool-down activities may include: |
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Injury-prevention techniques may include: |
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Common health concerns may include: |
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Stimuli may include: |
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Motif may include: |
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Movement boundaries may include: |
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Movement dynamics may include: |
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Performance environment may include: |
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Ways to evaluate may include: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - dance
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.