Application
People with little or no practical experience in street dance apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They could be applying the movements they learn to impromptu solo or group performances in public spaces, which could be outdoor or indoor.
At this level foundation street dance techniques learnt under the close supervision of experienced street dancers and dance teachers are applied.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop an understanding of street dance as an art form | 1.1. Discuss aspects of street dance culture with relevant personnel 1.2. Discuss the implications of the improvised nature of street dancing for learning and performance |
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 style of street dancing 2.3. Incorporate musicality, timing and rhythm into exercises 2.4. Work within own limits 2.5. Respond positively to constructive feedback and advice from others 2.6. Perform cool-down exercises after dance activity |
3. Perform short street dance sequences | 3.1. In consultation with a teacher agree on sequences that include a range of movements within 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. Apply a sense of timing and rhythm to performances 3.5. Apply safe dance practices at all times to prevent injury to self and others 3.6. Follow advice from others about ways to improve own street dance technique |
Required Skills
Required skills
communication and teamwork skills to:
work cooperatively with others in a learning environment and in dance performances
discuss aspects of exercises and dance techniques with colleagues and teachers
initiative and enterprise skills to:
communicate the mood of a dance sequence to spectators
move in line with the mood, rhythm, style and tempo of music
learning skills to:
improve dance technique through practice and a positive attitude to dancing
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own skill development
self-management skills to:
dress appropriately
follow safe dance practices to prevent injury to self and others
maintain concentration when performing.
Required knowledge
sound knowledge of safe dance practices, such as:
warm-up and cool-down activities
correct clothing and footwear
how nutrition and diet:
affect physical and mental wellbeing
contribute to injury prevention
basic knowledge of:
street dance terminology and styles
evolution of street dance
current music and dance trends.
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 street dance movements within personal capabilities perform two dance sequences that demonstrate a mastery of foundation street dance techniques 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 third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance evaluation of performance of dance skills direct observation or video recording of candidate in dance classes verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit review of candidate’s dance performances by peers and colleagues. 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: CUAOHS101A Follow basic safe dance practices. |
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.
Aspects | evolution of street dance as a dance style performed in everyday spaces, such as: streets school yards raves night clubs styles, such as: hip-hop funk breaking popping locking role of street dance competitions styles that invite participation by spectators personal presentation. |
Relevant personnel | teachers coaches mentors experienced street dancers choreographers peers. |
Implications | ability to respond to stimuli, such as: music response from spectators other performers using imagination flow of movement. |
Warm-up exercises | stretching ankle exercises wrist exercises. |
Steps may include: | waving ticking scooby do twirl toprocks, uprocks freezes fare strobing jax power moves: 6-step, 3-step, windmill clown walk crip walk grinding stomping chest pops shuffling skating jacking locking backslide freezes Harlem shake floating gliding sliding. |
Aspects of personal presentation may include: | costumes accessories make-up hair posture way of moving. |
Safe dance practices relate to: | understanding the body’s capabilities and limitations, including: alignment flexibility (mobility) strength (stability) cardiorespiratory endurance muscular endurance appropriate footwear and clothing barefoot dancing warm-up and cool-down activities, such as: gentle stretches aerobic exercises anaerobic exercises breathing exercises 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 effect of different ground surfaces, such as: moving float podium or raised platform runway concrete or hard floor pavement slippery floor sticky floor floor that is too springy sloping surface earth correct execution of dance steps nutrition and diet. |
Sectors
Performing arts - dance
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.