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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

discuss dance and physical conditioning issues with relevant personnel

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance

initiative and enterprise skills to

work creatively with music and dance

dance with artistry and assurance

communicate the mood or style of dances to audiences

learning skills to

develop strong dance techniques through

practising complex movements and sequences

a positive attitude to dancing

develop and implement a personal physical conditioning program

develop a movement memory

planning and organising skills to

prepare for performances auditions and competitions

plan practice time

selfmanagement skills to

arrive punctually at classes rehearsals and performances

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and follow direction

apply safe dance practices

teamwork skills to work collaboratively with others involved in dance classes and performances

technical dance skills to

employ physical control throughout performances

respond to different time signatures

maintain correct posture weight placement and alignment

retain and reproduce basic movement sequences

Required knowledge

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

terminology associated with chosen dance style

stage geography and directions

musical rhythms including

time signatures

overview knowledge of

ways to prepare for auditions and competitions including performance psychology techniques

stagecraft as it relates to dancers such as

main periods in the history of chosen dance styles

ways of notating dance

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 dance sequences on at least two occasions that demonstrate

an ability to perform with artistry and assurance

welldeveloped technique in the chosen dance style

spatial awareness in relation to other performers

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to appropriate dance performance areas or spaces

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

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 performing in chosen dance style

evaluation of live or recorded performances

direct observation of candidate in rehearsals and performances

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 Develop dance partnering techniques

CUADAN303A Develop dance partnering techniques

CUAPRFA Rehearse technique for performance

CUAPRF405A Rehearse technique for performance

CUAPRFA Use technique in performance

CUAPRF406A Use technique in performance

CUAPRFA Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment

CUAPRF503A Prepare for and perform in a competitive environment.

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.

Relevant personnel may include:	teachers mentors coaches medical practitioners nutrition experts colleagues family members performers representatives of dance societies.
Risk factors may relate to:	consistency of a physical fitness regime own ambition expectations of others injury-prevention strategies gender issues body image and eating disorders insufficient hydration poor nutrition incorrectly fitting footwear gender-appropriate performance techniques.
Warm-up and cool-down activities may include:	stretching joint-mobility exercises flexibility exercises aerobic activities anaerobic exercises coordinated breathing activities floor work.
Exercisesmay relate to:	using arm lines appropriately and extensively correct posture, weight placement and alignment demonstrating an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary partnering techniques changing sides (left to right) changing directions changing facings responding to different time signatures using shape when moving in physically dynamic sequences interpreting rhythm to movement lifting techniques improvisation isocentric and polycentric isolations energy placement techniques strengthening flexibility.
Preparations may relate to:	familiarisation with performance environment (space, location, size) and audience preparation of space to ensure safety of self and others mental preparation immediate physical preparation rehearsal appropriate to performance requirements awareness of time lines leading up to and immediately before performance props costumes or clothing make-up equipment appropriate footwear scores sheet music tapes competitions and auditions: rules judging criteria, including: ability to define and execute challenging parameters ability to transform ability to improvise choreography costumes entertainment value (the ‘x’ factor) execution feeling or spirit general appearance generation of relationship level of difficulty observation, objective and questioning attitude originality and creativity presence showmanship synchronisation technique versatility.
Performance contextmay include:	amateur production professional production solo ensemble corps de ballet audition competition.
Aspects of personal presentation may include:	costumes accessories make-up hair posture way of moving.
Performance psychology techniquesmay include:	visualisations affirmations relaxation techniques mental rehearsal maintaining a work-life balance.
Dance style or genre may include:	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 street tap wheelchair dancing.