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 Meet realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique

1.2 Use a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility

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

2. Perfect own ballet technique

2.1 Apply complex ballet techniques across each section of class work

2.2 Display confidence across performance attributes

2.3 Show developed strength and complexity in footwork, including pointe work as required

2.4 Execute classical ballet repertoire with accuracy

2.5 Exhibit physical learning and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve across different teaching methods

3. Merge technique in corps of dancers

3.1 Orient self in relation to other dancers, particularly when holding and moving from one geometric pattern to another

3.2 Practise classical ballet phrases and repertoire side by side with other dancers, comparing and synchronising group movements

3.3 Apply acting and pantomime skills through movement, gesture and emotion to provide added fullness to scenes

3.4 Execute group work demonstrating strong cohesion, flow and movement in unison, giving the appearance of moving as one

3.5 Convey a high level of spatial awareness and respond to visual cues from other dancers in performing complex patterns

3.6 Present variations and repertoire with a high level of stage presence and confidence across ballet styles and genres

4. Perform corps de ballet dances from the classical ballet repertoire

4.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

4.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

4.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

4.4 Maintain focus to produce performances that show correct musical and rhythmic interpretation

4.5 Convey appropriate artistic quality, interpretation and expression through confident and precise execution of ballet dance techniques

4.6 Demonstrate complex spatial arrangements

4.7 Contribute to debriefing sessions to evaluate the quality of performances and to discuss ways of improving individual and ensemble technique

5. Maintain expertise in corps de ballet techniques

5.1 Apply professional work ethic to practice and performance activities

5.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities

5.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance technique and group work

5.4 Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas, identifying trends, maintaining motivation, and improving own technique

5.5 Incorporate ballet terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

5.3, 5.4

• Analyses feedback and reflects on performance
• Gains insight from previous experience and from viewing the performances of others

Oral communication

1.3, 4.7, 5.5

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Discusses ideas and solutions

Navigate the world of work

1.4, 1.5, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4

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

Interact with others

1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.7, 5.3, 5.5

• Works collaboratively to develop and improve dance techniques
• Responds creatively and flexibly to partners while dancing together
• Communicates mood and style of dance to audiences

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1, 5.2

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to physical conditioning program, dance classes, performances and evaluation of own skill development
• Works creatively with music and dance
• Responds to different time signatures
• Displays high level of competency in each section of class work
• Maintains correct posture, weight placement and alignment in fully rotated turn-out position
• Shows alignment and extensions in highly difficult combinations
• Performs complex movement sequences on both sides of the body
• Shows skills and speed in directional changes
• Displays a high level of spatial awareness in group movements
• Exhibits a high level of coordination of limbs, torso and head
• Exhibits confidence in creating movement sequences
• Takes steps to minimise risk of injury through appropriate physical conditioning program

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADAN503 Perform repertoire for corps de ballet (Release 2)

CUADAN503 Perform repertoire for corps de ballet (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.