Assessment Requirements for CUADAN211 Develop basic dance techniques

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Assessment Requirements for CUADAN211 Develop basic dance techniques

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

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:

perform at least two dance sequences.

In the course of the above the candidate must:

perform a range of dance basic movements demonstrating:

balance

flexibility

coordination

weight transfer

control and articulation of individual body parts

respond to constructive feedback on own performance

follow safe dance practices

use dance terminology in discussions when required.

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:

dance terminology required for work described in performance evidence

basic health and safety procedures that are used in dance classes

strategies to evaluate performance and respond to coaching to set goals to improve techniques

principles relating to dance movements and techniques, including:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

principles of safe dance practice and injury prevention, including those relating to:

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

methods for safely perform dance movements that use:

balance

flexibility

coordination

weight transfer

locomotor techniques.

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:

dance performance areas or spaces with required flooring for performances

equipment, clothing and footwear required for performing dance

interaction with others required to demonstrate the performance evidence.

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