Modification History
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CUADAN507A |
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 practise and execute complex dance sequences with a partner.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who are consolidating their career in contexts where a high level of partner work is required for performances. These skills are applied in different ways depending on the dance style.
At this level, dancers are challenging themselves with dance sequences of increasing technical and physical complexity. While some supervision and guidance are provided in practice sessions and rehearsals, dancers are expected to be self-directed and display a high level of motivation and sense of responsibility for themselves and others.
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. Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique 1.2. Apply 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, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program 1.5. Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities |
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2. Practise partnering techniques of increasing difficulty |
2.1. Dissect complex partnering routines into discrete elements and work through each element separately 2.2. Practise combining elements until the required level of precision and technique is achieved 2.3. Practise executing lifts and counterbalances with surety and understanding 2.4. Practise going into and out of movements safely and gracefully 2.5. Experiment as required with timing, body position and other techniques associated with multiple partnering 2.6. Develop a high level of rapport with partner |
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3. Maintain expertise |
3.1. Apply professional work ethic to all practice and performance activities 3.2. Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into all dance and movement activities 3.3. Maintain and update knowledge of dance terminology 3.4. Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own dance partnering technique 3.5. 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 physical conditioning issues and dance partnering techniques with relevant personnel
- respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development
- initiative and enterprise skills to:
- work creatively with music and dance movements
- communicate the mood or style of dance sequences
- respond creatively and flexibly to partner while dancing together
- learning skills to:
- develop strong dance partnering techniques through:
- practising complex movements and routines
- a positive attitude to performing
- developing a high level of rapport with partner
- implement a personal physical conditioning program
- develop a movement memory
- planning and organising skills to plan practice time
- problem-solving skills to:
- break complex dance sequences down into their component parts
- anticipate and find solutions to problems that could arise while performing complex partnered sequences
- self-management skills to:
- maintain a professional work ethic
- apply safe performance practices
- teamwork skills to:
- work closely with a partner
- work collaboratively with others involved in practice sessions and classes.
Required knowledge
- principles underlying dance movements and techniques, such as:
- relationship with gravity
- spatial awareness
- successional movement
- use of breath
- folding
- extending
- rotating
- shifting weight
- anatomical foundations, including:
- articulation of the spine
- engagement of the feet
- bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
- range of motion of the joints
- differentiation of the legs and pelvis
- terminology associated with chosen dance style
- stage geography and directions
- musical rhythms, including:
- time signatures
- beat
- tempo
- syncopation.
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 appropriate dance performance areas or spaces. |
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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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Risk factors may relate to: |
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Warm-up and cool-down activities may include: |
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Elements may include: |
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Multiple partnering relates to: |
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Rapport may relate to: |
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Professional work ethic may refer to: |
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Injury-prevention techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Performing arts - dance
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.
