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 Wear appropriate clothing and footwear when undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique

2. Use practice sessions to increase level of expertise in social dance techniques

2.1 Demonstrate correct posture and body alignment appropriate to social dance styles being practised

2.2 Demonstrate isolation and coordination of upper and lower body in complex movement sequences

2.3 Apply correct arm movement, positioning and transitioning flow in movement sequences

2.4 Apply correct hip action, leg and foot placement in movement sequences

2.5 Refine partnering skills to enable correct leading and following movements

2.6 Apply a range of techniques that integrate balance, flexibility, stamina, coordination and weight transfer skills, and control and articulation of individual body parts

2.7 Apply memory retention skills, control and attention to detail when performing complex phrases of dance movements

2.8 Demonstrate the relationship between social dance and accompanying music in performances

3. Maintain expertise in social dance techniques

3.1 Practise and refine combinations of complex movements

3.2 Develop and experiment with new routines involving different body movements and different combinations

3.3 Maintain and update knowledge of social dance history and terminology

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

3.5 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, 3.4, 3.5

• 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

3.3

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

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 3.4

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

• 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, 2.5, 3.4

• Works collaboratively to develop and improve dance techniques
• Responds to and supports a partner in dance routines

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

• 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 style and professionalism
• 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 

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADAN406 Develop expertise in social dance technique (Release 2)

CUADAN406 Develop expertise in 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.