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. Excel at a physical conditioning program

1.1 Meet physical conditioning requirements of professional dance work

1.2 Demonstrate ongoing stamina, strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility

1.3 Minimise risk factors that inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional assistance when required

1.4 Observe safe dance practice by performing warm-up and warm-down activities in conjunction with dance activities

2. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in practice sessions

2.1 Apply a professional level of concentration and expertise to refine extended contemporary dance technique in each section of class work

2.2 Develop complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences of extended difficulty

2.3 Show strength, precision and complexity in all aspects of footwork

2.4 Exhibit professionalism and adaptability to incorporate unseen combinations with speed and verve

2.5 Refine techniques for working with a partner

2.6 Demonstrate through ongoing technical strength, diversity and refinement, evidence of advanced self-correction and concentrated response to feedback

3. Extend improvisation techniques

3.1 Practise improvisation tasks of increasing complexity and diversity

3.2 Apply an ever-expanding movement vocabulary and spontaneity in response to various stimuli

3.3 Achieve a mature performance quality through improvised solos and scored group work

3.4 Use a wide range of improvisation skills to extend choreographic possibilities

4. Practise complex contemporary dance movement sequences

4.1 Practise complex movements with increased attention to rhythms and time signatures commonly used in contemporary dance

4.2 Convey a high level of spatial awareness appropriate to solo and group work

4.3 Execute group work with a professional sense of cohesion, and solo work demonstrating strong musical individuality

4.4 Present variations and complex movement sequences with a high level of stage presence and confidence across contemporary dance styles

5. Develop professional practice

5.1 Refine professional work ethic and knowledge of contemporary dance history and trends

5.2 In consultation with teachers and mentors, develop realistic parameters for extending scope of performance practice

5.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

5.2, 5.3

• Analyses feedback and reflects on performance to identify ways to develop performance
• Identifies opportunities to extend professional development

Oral communication

1.3, 2.5, 5.2

• Obtains information by listening and questioning

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3

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

Interact with others

1.3, 2.5, 2.6, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.2

• Collaborates with dance partners to ensure that partnered sequences flow and respond to choreographic intent
• Communicates mood, style and grace through dance

Get the work done

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes and physical conditioning program
• Works creatively with music and dance
• Adapts appropriately to cultural differences in dance
• Develops increased range and sequencing of unique improvised movements
• Displays high level of competency in each section of class work
• Responds to different time signatures
• Executes counterbalance, support, manipulation mechanics and medium-level power lifting
• Demonstrates skills in grip leverage, thrust and counter-thrust and coordinated timing
• Performs high level isolation and energy placement techniques
• Shows alignment and extensions in highly difficult combinations
• Executes balances, turns and jumps on and off centre in a wide variety of shapes
• Performs multiple turns in a variety of body shapes
• 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

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Equivalence status 

CUADAN607 Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

(Release 2)

CUADAN607 Extend contemporary dance technique to a professional level

(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.