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 Perform warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

1.6 Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for exercise regime and dance technique

2. Extend dancing skills to include musical theatre

2.1 Practise a range of exercises in preparation for dance routines

2.2 Work with others to develop expertise in performing with a partner and in an ensemble

2.3 Practise solo pieces as required

2.4 Develop techniques for integrating singing into dance routines and performing with different microphone placements

2.5 Extend the relationship between acting and dance in musical theatre

2.6 Apply knowledge of musical rhythms and musical theatre styles to dance routines

2.7 Convey choreographic intent of routines through confident and precise execution of dance techniques

3. Maintain expertise

3.1 Practise and refine dancing techniques relevant to musical theatre

3.2 Maintain and update knowledge of musical theatre trends

3.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dancing 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
• Observes industry practitioners, sources new ideas and identifies trends, and applies to own techniques

Reading

3.2

• Obtains information from written sources to identify musical theatre trends

Oral communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2

• Follows accepted industry practices in relation to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies

Interact with others

1.1, 2.2, 2.7, 3.3

• Works collaboratively on developing and improving dance techniques
• Uses dance movements to convey meaning to spectators

Get the work done

1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7

• Adds emotion and depth to routines through applying a knowledge of the relationship between acting and dance
• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to physical conditioning program, dance classes and evaluation of own skill development
• Develops a movement memory
• Takes steps to minimise risk of injury through appropriate physical conditioning program

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Equivalence status 

CUADAN412 Develop dance techniques for musical theatre (Release 2)

CUADAN412 Develop dance techniques for musical theatre (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.