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 prevent injuries and 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 Observe safe dance practice by performing 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. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in jazz dance techniques

2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for jazz dance performances

2.2 Practise techniques to produce clean and sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations

2.3 Practise performing technically accurate jazz progressions that respond creatively to choreography

2.4 Choreograph and perform short pieces around a theme

2.5 Use creativity, versatility, individuality and originality when performing exercises and dance routines

2.6 Ensure that flow and interaction with other dancers are smooth and well-timed

3. Maintain expertise in jazz dance techniques

3.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements and routines

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, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

1.1, 3.3, 3.4

• Seeks the views and opinions of others to develop own understanding
• Critically analyses own performance

Reading

3.2

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

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 3.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
• Takes responsibility for own professional development

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 2.6, 3.3

• Works collaboratively to develop and improve dance techniques
• Uses dance movements to convey meaning to spectators

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to physical conditioning program, dance classes and evaluation of own skill development
• Works creatively with music and dance
• Dances with strong stage presence and confidence
• Communicates the mood or style of dances
• Takes steps to minimise risk of injury through appropriate physical conditioning program

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current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADAN403 Develop expertise in jazz dance technique (Release 2)

CUADAN403 Develop expertise in jazz 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.