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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

problemsolving skills to seek assistance when problems arise

selfmanagement 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

welldeveloped knowledge of

principles underlying dance movements and techniques such as

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

successional movement

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

Evidence Required

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

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob 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 eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg 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

CUADANA Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

CUADAN202A Incorporate artistic expression into basic dance performances

CUAPRFA Prepare self for performances

CUAPRF201A Prepare self for performances.

Range Statement

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.