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. Extend skills in improvisation

1.1 Respond to a variety of teaching methods and approaches to developing improvisation skills

1.2 Practise performing improvisation tasks of increasing complexity and diversity

1.3 Demonstrate an expanded movement vocabulary in response to various stimuli

1.4 Integrate ways of responding to stimuli on the move and in the moment

1.5 Incorporate understanding of the range of options available to begin improvising through watching, initiating and responding

1.6 Embody energy concepts in improvisation tasks

2. Develop skills in mat work

2.1 Perform exercises specifically designed to build strength for tumbling and increasing technical skills

2.2 Apply knowledge of anatomy and alignment to extend control in inverted weight-bearing positions

2.3 Perform rolls from static start and from jumps

2.4 Perform a wide range of acrobatic skills in relation to allied contemporary dance technique attributes

2.5 Apply physical skills and adaptability in a range of diverse settings

3. Extend skills in duo

3.1 Extend expertise in safe rolling, falling and lifting techniques

3.2 Practise falling safely individually and in partnership situations

3.3 Cooperate with and develop rapport with partner during rehearsals

3.4 Practise timing and weight centring with partner

3.5 Extend ways in which improvisation can be used to extend choreographic possibilities at a basic level

3.6 Show strength, precision and increasing agility in all aspects of footwork

4. Maintain expertise in contemporary dance techniques

4.1 Apply professional work ethic and basic performance psychology techniques to practice and performance activities

4.2 Incorporate injury-prevention techniques into dance and movement activities

4.3 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own contemporary dance technique and group work

4.4 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

4.3, 4.4

• Analyses feedback, reviews personal goals and reflects on learning and performance
• Gains insight from previous experience and from viewing the performances of others

Oral communication

1.1, 3.3, 4.3

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Interprets and follows directions
• Discusses ideas and solutions
• Builds rapport with partners through verbal and non-verbal means

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• 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

1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.3

• Works collaboratively to develop and improve dance techniques
• Determines the needs of partner and others and adapts appropriately
• Builds rapport with other dancers

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 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

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to physical conditioning program, dance classes and evaluation of own skill development
• Follows a personal physical conditioning program that addresses individual requirements of strength and fitness
• Works creatively with music and dance and a variety of stimuli
• Communicates mood and style through dance
• Initiates ideas and applies processes to develop them creatively
• Executes fundamental technical skills in solo, partnership and group situations
• Applies physical control in the execution of skills, particularly in duo and mat work
• Demonstrates timing and weight centring techniques with partner, applying them to lifts and counterbalances in duo techniques and mat work
• Improvises with a diversity of movement stimuli
• Demonstrates a high level of spatial awareness in allied dance techniques
• Emulates the style and intention of repertoire or choreography through allied contemporary dance techniques
• Takes steps to minimise risk of injury through appropriate physical conditioning program

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques (Release 2)

CUADAN508 Develop expertise in allied contemporary dance techniques (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.