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CUADAN201A
Develop basic dance techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Persons with some practical experience in dance apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They would normally perform as members of a group or ensemble and could be developing technique in dance styles, such as ballet, contemporary, jazz, ballroom, tap, cultural or street.

This unit concentrates on the development of basic dance techniques for a limited range of styles, suitable for young dancers at the commencement of their career. Skills are usually developed in a dance studio setting under the supervision of a teacher.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic dance techniques and apply safe dance practices.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

perform a range of dance movements within personal capabilities

identify a range of basic dance techniques

perform two dance sequences that demonstrate a mastery of basic dance techniques

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance class areas or spaces, including outdoor locations.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

evaluation of dance skills in a classroom setting

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of developing basic dance techniques

direct observation or video recording of candidate developing basic dance techniques in dance classes.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUADAN202A Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

CUAPRF201A Prepare self for performances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to:

discuss dance issues with colleagues in an appropriate way

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development

initiative and enterprise skills to:

apply techniques of music to movement in dance forms

express rhythms in physical form

learning skills to:

develop and practise basic dance techniques

develop a movement memory

listening skills to:

maintain correct tempi in movement sequences

maintain musical sensitivity, awareness and phrasing in exercises and routines

literacy skills to interpret and clarify written or verbal instructions

planning and organising skills to:

prepare for dance classes

plan practice time

problem-solving skills to seek assistance when problems arise

self-management skills to:

arrive at classes on time

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices

teamwork skills to:

work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes

train with others as a member of a team under direction

work in a cohesive partnership with a peer, interpreting a dance style.

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of OHS in the context of dance classes

well-developed knowledge of:

principles underlying dance movements and techniques, such as:

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

use of breath

folding

extending

rotating

shifting weight

anatomical foundations, including:

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

importance of healthy food choices in relation to wellbeing and injury prevention, including five food groups and recommended daily amounts

dance terminology

structure of a dance class.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Basic dance techniques may relate to:

dance style, including:

ballet

bodyweather and butoh

contemporary

creative

cultural, such as:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

African

belly dancing

Egyptian

Hungarian

Irish dance

Khmer

magical, mystical or spiritual dance

Pacific Islander

Polish

ritual or sacred

Russian

Scottish

Spanish

jazz

modern

social, such as:

foxtrot

quickstep

tango

Viennese waltz

waltz

Argentine tango

cha cha

jive

mambo

paso doble

rumba

salsa

street

tap

wheelchair dancing

alignment

focusing eyes and mind while performing

improvisation

isocentric and polycentric isolations

locomotor exercises and sequences, such as:

pirouettes

posés piqués

pencil turns

châinés

kicks

jumps and leaps

maintaining control in turning balances

maintaining rhythm and tempo

non-locomotor exercises and sequences, such as:

pliés

tendus

using arm lines appropriately and extensively

working at differing tempos

working on centre and off centre.

Relevant personnel may include:

choreographers

community members

fellow students

manager

mentors

representatives of dance societies

supervisor

teachers.

Relationshipbetween dance movement and accompanying music may relate to:

correct timing

phrasing.

Accompanying music may include:

instrumental music

vocal music

traditional or folk music

contemporary or soundscapes

live or recorded music.

Influences may include:

ballroom dancing

classical ballet

ethnic dance, such as:

African

Afro-American

Indian

Russian

Spanish

dancers, choreographers and musicians, such as:

Isadora Duncan

Katherine Dunham

Doris Humphrey

Gene Kelly

Martha Graham

Pearl Primus

Bob Fosse

James Brown

musical theatre and Broadway shows

traditional jazz, such as:

jive

rock and roll

cakewalk

black bottom

charleston

jitter bug

boogie woogie

swing

urban folk, including:

acid

funk

hip-hop

rap

soul dance

techno

trance.

Warm-up techniques may include:

barre and floor exercises

exercises for:

body conditioning and strength development

flexibility

isometric control

coordination improvement and enhancement exercises

muscle contraction and release

isolation and mobility of all body parts

slow and relevant stretching

slow and deep breathing.

Safe dance practicesmay include:

correct execution of dance steps

appropriate clothing and footwear

doing exercises and performing routines on flooring appropriate to genre and style of dance, such as:

sprung softwood

tarkett

sprung parquet

tongue and groove hardwood

resined for ballroom and Latin dance

non-slip for ballet

wood for tap and Spanish

nutrition and diet

understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including:

alignment

flexibility (mobility)

strength (stability)

cardiorespiratory endurance

muscular endurance

warm-up and cool-down activities, such as:

gentle stretches

aerobic exercises

anaerobic exercises

breathing exercises.

Body alignmentrefers to:

proper alignment of the torso, limbs, spine and shoulders, including:

ear over the shoulder over the hips

knee over the ankle.

Locomotortechniques must include use of:

balance

control and articulation of a body parts in an integrated manner

coordination

flexibility

stamina

weight transfer.

Falling, elevation and turningtechniques must include use of:

balance

control and articulation of body parts in an integrated manner

coordination

flexibility

stamina

weight transfer.

Cool-down techniques may include:

barre and floor exercises

exercises for:

body conditioning and strength development

flexibility

isometric control

coordination improvement and enhancement exercises

muscle contraction and release

isolation and mobility of all body parts

slow and relevant stretching

slow deep breathing.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify principles and characteristics of a range of basic dance techniques 
Discuss with relevant personnel the range of ways in which dance techniques can be used to create simple movement sequences 
Identify relationship between dance techniques and accompanying music 
Recognise that dance techniques are composed of a range of influences 
Select and wear appropriate practice clothing and footwear 
Identify a variety of effective warm-up techniques 
Develop an appropriate warm-up strategy 
Complete appropriate warm-up exercises 
Apply safe dance practicesto prevent injury to self and others 
Apply correct posture and body alignment appropriate to the dance technique and movement 
Apply isolation and coordination of the upper and lower body within simple movement sequences 
Apply locomotortechniques in dance practice sessions 
Apply falling, elevation and turning techniques in dance practice sessions 
Apply balance, flexibility, coordination, weight transfer and control and articulation of individual body parts in an integrated manner in a range of techniques 
Seek feedback from relevant personnel to facilitate improvement in developing basic dance techniques 
Discuss with relevant personnel the combinations of dance exercises to determine the requirements of the exercise 
Apply memory retention, control and finesse when combining dance techniques within an exercise 
Incorporate musicality and phrasing into dance exercises 
Seek feedback from relevant personnel to facilitate improvement in developing combinations of basic dance techniques 
Identify a variety of effective cool-down techniques 
Develop an appropriate cool-down strategy 
Complete appropriate cool-down exercises 

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