Modification History
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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 add range and depth to bodyweather and butoh dance technique. At this level, dancers are constantly refining their technique and expression to produce performances that convey a range of transformative aspects of the body, including complex dance movements.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career in contexts where bodyweather and butoh dance skills are required. They could be developing technique in preparation for performances in arthouse and performance settings where they would usually be performing as members of an ensemble, though some solo work could be expected.
While supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to display a high level of motivation and sense of responsibility for themselves and others when it comes to applying dance technique in a live performance context.
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 |
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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
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1. Maintain a physical conditioning program |
1.1. In consultation with relevant personnel use a balanced range of mind and body, and muscle and bone exercises to improve stamina, strength and coordination 1.2. In consultation with relevant personnel use Manipulations 1-7 to engender flexibility, alignment and comprehension of physical structure and mechanics while monitoring change 1.3. Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 1.4. Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required 1.5. Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program 1.6. Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities 1.7. Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique |
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2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in bodyweather and butoh dance techniques |
2.1. Practise a range of techniques and exercises in preparation for bodyweather and butoh dance performances 2.2. Work on generating the mind and body, and muscle and bone engine 2.3. Develop individual and group sensitivity and awareness parallel to spatial responsibility 2.4. Practise Manipulations 1-7 with different partners and alone 2.5. Develop a high level of proficiency in GroundWork exercises 2.6. Work towards achieving precise motoric, graphic, sculptural and spatial parameters in performances 2.7. Develop expertise in executing specific image sequences 2.8. Experiment with new movements and routines to create unique form and sensitivity 2.9. Work on control and attention to detail in practice sessions |
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3. Maintain expertise |
3.1. Continuously practise and refine combinations of complex movement parameters 3.2. Maintain and update knowledge of bodyweather and butoh dance terminology 3.3. Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own bodyweather and butoh dance performance skills 3.4. Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas and trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- discuss dance and physical conditioning issues with relevant personnel
- respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- work creatively with dance movements parallel to sound, installation and lighting elements
- dance with precision, commitment and presence
- communicate the mood loading to audiences
- improvise short bodyweather and butoh dance environments
- choreograph short dance sequences for self and for others
- observe and interpret physical skills
- identify and apply relevant aspects of the bodyweather and butoh culture and history in performances
- learning skills to:
- develop strong bodyweather and butoh dance techniques through:
- practising complex movements and routines
- a positive and committed attitude to dancing
- develop and implement a personal physical conditioning program based on:
- mind and body, and muscle and bone engine
- Manipulations 1-7
- GroundWork exercises
- develop and demonstrate movement memory
- listening skills to maintain:
- clear movement parameters
- linguistic direction and exchange
- sensitivity
- awareness and creativity in movement sequences
- planning and organising skills to plan practice time
- self-management skills to:
- arrive punctually at classes
- dress appropriately
- observe dance discipline and follow direction
- apply safe dance practices
- teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes and performances.
Required knowledge
- well-developed knowledge of:
- principles underlying dance movements and techniques, such as:
- relationship with gravity
- spatial awareness
- successional movement
- use of breath
- isolations
- extremity of enlargement and diminution, expansion and reduction
- internal and external points, trajectories, planes and geometries
- rotating
- shifting weight
- anatomical foundations, including:
- articulation of the spine
- precision of anatomy trains and daisy-chaining
- engagement of the feet and knees
- bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
- range of motion of the joints
- differentiation of the legs and pelvis
- importance of healthy food choices in relation to wellbeing and injury prevention, including five food groups and recommended daily amounts
- bodyweather and butoh dance terminology
- stage geography and directions
- musical rhythms, including:
- time signatures
- beat
- tempo
- syncopation
- overview knowledge of:
- history and philosophical principles of bodyweather and butoh
- ways of notating bodyweather and butoh dance.
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.
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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). |
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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.
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Risk factors may relate to: |
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Warm-up and cool-down activities may include: |
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Appropriate clothing and footwear may relate to: |
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Techniques and exercises may relate to practising: |
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Performances may be: |
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Movement parameters draw directly on GroundWork exercises and may include: |
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Terminology may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - dance
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
