Unit of competency details
CUADAN519 - Refine pointe work techniques (Release 1)
Summary
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| 1 1 (this release) |
16/Apr/2021 |
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 100105 | Dance | 16/Apr/2021 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1
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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.
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Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to dance sur les pointes at an advanced level.
The unit applies to those who are expanding their technical skills and artistic capacity through dancing sur les pointes at an advanced level, performing across different dance repertoire as part of a duo, in an ensemble or in solo roles. 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 responsibility for themselves and others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – Dance
Elements and Performance Criteria
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E LEMENTS
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Prepare for pointe work
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1.1 Prepare feet and pointe shoes for pointe work
1.2 Warm up the body for pointe using the entire body for support
1.3 Identify and minimise risk factors associated with pointe work
1.4 Analyse components of pointe technique
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2. Practise pointe technique
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2.1 Practise developing performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of increasing difficulty sur les pointes
2.2 Execute variations of ballet repertoire sur les pointes across ballet styles and genres following safe dance practices
2.3 Demonstrate technical requirements and spatial arrangements, individual artistic quality, and musical and rhythmic interpretation en pointe
2.4 Apply cool down techniques required for pointe work according to safe dance practices
2.5 Seek assistance from required personnel when injuries from pointe work occur
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3. Review own progress in developing pointe technique
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3.1 Monitor progress through critical analysis of own pointe work performance in class
3.2 Identify and develop ways to improve own pointe technique using feedback from others
3.3 View performances by industry practitioners and identify new ideas and trends that can be applied for improving own technique
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
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S KILL
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DESCRIPTION
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Learning
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- Analyses feedback, reviews personal goals and reflects on learning and performance
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Oral communication
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- Obtains information by listening and questioning
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Initiative and enterprise
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- Recognises opportunities to develop and apply new approaches to performing ballet
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Planning and organising
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- Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes, injury prevention and evaluation of own skill development
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Self-management
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- Follows accepted industry practices relating to safe dance practices and injury-prevention strategies
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Teamwork
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- Develops and improves pointe work techniques by working collaboratively
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUADAN509 Refine pointe work techniques.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.
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Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
- demonstrate advanced pointe work in classical ballet sequences and repertoire across at least three ballet genres.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
- avoid risks and injuries by preparing feet and shoes for pointe work
- refine pointe technique through practice
- respond to feedback on own pointe technique and apply learnings for improvement
- use pointe terminology.
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
- application of sections of dance work to pointe work, including:
- adage
- allegro
- barre
- batterie
- centre practice
- grand allegro
- pirouettes
- warm up and warm down
- principles relating to physical movements and pointe work techniques, including:
- extending
- folding
- relationship with gravity
- rotating
- sequential movement
- shifting weight
- spatial awareness
- use of breath
- balance
- principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention, including those relating to:
- spine articulation
- foot engagement
- bases of support, including feet, legs, hands, arms and torso
- joint range of motion
- differentiation of legs and pelvis
- posture and alignment
- health and safety policies and procedures relevant to the dance environment
- health and wellbeing issues relevant to classical ballet artists
- risk factors in ballet for the body, including in relation to pointe work
- relationship between musical rhythms and pointe work
- pointe terminology required to demonstrate the performance evidence
- key periods in the history of ballet and pointe and the principles of classical ballet.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
- opportunities for ballet performances
- fully equipped dance studios with appropriate music or accompanists and required flooring.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5
