List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Review cultural dance styles | 1.1 Discuss aspects of cultural dance styles with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify and use safe dance practices when developing cultural dance techniques 1.3 Discuss cultural protocols that need to be observed when performing selected cultural dance styles 1.4 Use dance terminology correctly in discussions |
2. Practise simple movements | 2.1 Under the guidance of a teacher or mentor, perform warm-up exercises 2.2 Practise basic steps associated with selected cultural dance style 2.3 Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises 2.4 Work within own physical limits 2.5 Respond to constructive feedback and advice from others 2.6 Perform warm-down exercises after dance activity |
3. Perform short cultural dance sequences | 3.1 In consultation with others, agree on sequences that include a range of movements suitable to own technical ability 3.2 Match personal presentation to selected style of dance 3.3 Communicate the mood or style of dance sequence to spectators 3.4 Demonstrate a sense of timing and rhythm in performances |
4. Review performance | 4.1 Evaluate own performance in context of skill development needs 4.2 Use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own dance technique 4.3 Set realistic goals for improvement and develop strategies to achieve them |
Evidence of the ability to:
perform two dance sequences that demonstrate a mastery of foundation dance techniques in selected cultural dance style
respond to constructive feedback on own performance.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
explain why the following aspects of safe dance practices are important:
warm-up and warm-down activities
correct clothing and footwear
healthy nutrition and diet
describe the cultural context of selected cultural dance styles.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.