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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

work collaboratively as part of partnership

demonstrate cooperation consideration and develop rapport with others

respond appropriately to feedback on own skill development and performance

consult with peers and mentors including interpersonal skills relating to listening questioning gaining feedback and giving information

initiative and enterprise skills to

work creatively with music and dance and a variety of stimuli

dance with artistry and assurance

communicate mood and style through dance

initiate ideas and apply processes to develop them creatively

learning skills to

practise allied contemporary dance techniques through

rehearsal of fundamental moves and sequences repeatedly alone with a partner or in group settings

a positive attitude to dancing

adhere to a personal physical conditioning program that addresses individual requirements of strength and fitness in alignment

planning and organising skills to

plan practice time

collaborate and develop group processes in improvisation

selfmanagement skills to

arrive punctually at classes rehearsals and performances

dress appropriately

observe dance discipline and understand direction

apply safe dance practices and identify risk factors

demonstrate professional work ethic

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

technical dance skills to

execute fundamental technical skills in solo partnership and group situations

apply physical control in the execution of skills particularly in duo and mat work

demonstrate timing and weight centring techniques with partner applying them to lifts and counterbalances in duo techniques and mat work

improvise with a diversity of stimuli as the source of movement exploration

demonstrate a high level of spatial awareness including floor patterns and aerial pathways in allied dance techniques

sense kinaesthetically the needs of partner and others and adapt appropriately

emulate the style and intention of repertoire or choreography through allied contemporary dance techniques

Required knowledge

principles underlying dance movements and techniques including

movement efficiency

relationship with gravity

spatial awareness

sequential movement

shifting weight

anatomical and alignment principles including

skeletal structure

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

improvisational techniques relevant to allied contemporary dance techniques

risk factors in mat work and duo techniques

performance psychology techniques such as

relaxation techniques

mental rehearsal

maintaining a worklife balance

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

execute physical and conceptual understanding of the fundamental technical principles in contemporary dance as they relate to duo work

develop improvised sequences of movement with an awareness of their relationship to the development of original choreography

respond with a developing sense of performance quality when executing improvised solos and scored group work

relate alignment and anatomical principles to safe dance practice

apply basic performance psychology techniques

execute a range of tumbling skills and basic aerial skills

work with a partner and others collaboratively and harmoniously and with rapport and confidence

demonstrate a professional work ethic

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

fully equipped dance studios

appropriate music or accompanists

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

observation of practice and performance through full practical demonstration

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

video recordings of performances or practice sessions

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussing components of contemporary dance technique repertoire and performance and partnering skills as they relate to duo work

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 Improvise an advanced dance sequence

CUADAN402A Improvise an advanced dance sequence

CUADANA Refine contemporary dance technique

CUADAN505A Refine contemporary dance technique

CUADANA Refine dance partnering techniques

CUADAN507A Refine dance partnering techniques

CUAPRFA Refine performance skills

CUAPRF501A Refine performance skills.

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.

Teaching methods may include:	student centred learning approaches that encourage: initiative self-motivation creativity release techniques.
Repertoire may include:	contemporary dance repertoire modern ballet repertoire original choreography.
Technical requirements may include:	placement and coordination of body parts strength and stability giving and taking weight posture hand grips and hand placement for balance relationship between partners.
Weight-bearing positionsmay include:	handstands headstands cartwheels dive rolls.
Allied contemporary dance technique attributes may include:	strength, flexibility, coordination and cardiovascular endurance detailed musicality with attention to nuances of interpretation movement qualities to movement sequences strong sense of individuality and 'presence' in the execution of sequences sensibility in sequences of increasing difficulty alternative and structurally changing musical time signatures and phrasing for extended sequences different expressive qualities applied to movement sequences extensive and changing expressive qualities applied to movement sequences assured artistic interpretations of sequences and variations.
Physical skill and adaptability may include:	set exercises or sequences unseen exercises or sequences sequences from a range of techniques execution of extended sequences to right and left sides without prompting self-correction.
Safe rolling techniques may relate to:	rolling in all directions in a variety of ways, including: shoulder rolls sidewards backwards.
Safe lifting techniquesmay relate to:	weight taking with counterbalance stability of various body parts momentum moving in and out of gravitational states.
Footworkmay include:	sequences throughout classes travelling configurations sequences that require the full range of movement in all directions.
Professional work ethicmay refer to:	attentive behaviour in creative practice awareness of: substance abuse addictive behaviours expectations of others eating disorders effective management of personal finances balanced diet energy levels and personal limitations stage and theatre etiquette developing strategies to: cope with performance anxiety maintain motivation effective personal hygiene habits, such as: clean and short nails clean and tied-up hair clean hands ongoing dedication to a physical conditioning exercise program maintaining concentration, focus and physical alertness in all performance activities maintaining costumes and other apparel maintaining a work-life balance punctuality and reliability working creatively with individual differences.
Injury-prevention techniquesmay include:	warming up and cooling down before and after class and performance wearing appropriate clothing and footwear applying intent and focus while dancing not overstretching wearing appropriate bandaging and bracing where appropriate to support body appropriate diet and rest using appropriate equipment, such as barre, mirror and sprung floors attention to teacher.