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. Execute a professional level of artistry and presentation in rehearsals

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

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

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

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

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

1.6 Refine techniques for working with a partner

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

2. Perform at a professional level

2.1 Undertake preparations appropriate to performance contexts

2.2 Ensure that personal presentation is appropriate to performance contexts

2.3 Apply performance psychology techniques to preparations

2.4 Perform repertoire demonstrating an understanding of nuances and characteristics of choreographic styles and reflecting choreographic intent

2.5 Convey through dance the range of emotions required to execute the dance pieces as intended

2.6 Follow direction from artistic director or choreographers as required

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

3. Incorporate allied contemporary dance techniques into professional level performances

3.1 Demonstrate complex performance attributes and quality of movement in sequences based on improvisation, in complex duo sequences and in high velocity acrobatic moves

3.2 Identify when partner needs to leave a balance, or needs to be steadied, and be there to offer support in duo and dance tumbling

3.3 Adapt to a range of choreographic moments by engaging with differences and similarities of shape and dynamic quality

3.4 Apply the flexibility, sense of line and clear positions essential to the form

3.5 Engage with the style and intention of the relevant choreographic form through the application of skills and knowledge of allied contemporary dance techniques

4. Develop professional practice

4.1 Refine professional work ethic

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

4.3 Identify regimes and artistic strategies to refine own performance technique

4.4 Incorporate contemporary dance terminology and history into discussions, and practice and performance activities

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.2, 4.3

• Analyses feedback from others to identify strategies to improve own technique

Oral communication

2.6, 2.7, 4.2, 4.4

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Listens and interprets directions
• Discusses ideas and solutions

Interact with others

1.6, 1.7, 2.5, 2.7, 4.2, 4.4

• Collaborates with other dancers to ensure that partnered and group sequences flow and respond to choreographic intent
• Communicates mood and style of dance sequences to audiences

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5

• Adopts a methodical, disciplined and positive approach to dance classes, performances and physical conditioning program
• Works creatively with music and dance
• Incorporates acting skills into dance performances
• 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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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance performance skills to a professional level (Release 2)

CUADAN608 Extend contemporary dance performance skills 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.