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Increase depth of ballet dance technique
Increase depth of ballet dance technique
Unit of competency
National Code
CUADAN306A
CUADAN306A
State Code
S7474
S7474
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2012
Field of Education
100105 - Dance
Original Release Date
18/04/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consolidate basic ballet dance technique to achieve a greater depth of expression in performances.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain a physical conditioning program
- 1.1. In consultation with relevant personnel identify a range of techniques to improve stamina, strength and flexibility
- 1.2. Set realistic physical conditioning goals aimed at improving own dance technique
- 1.3. Identify risk factors that may inhibit the achievement of goals and seek professional advice as required
- 1.4. Take fatigue, personal limitations and boundaries into account when undertaking physical conditioning program
- 1.5. Always perform warm-up and cool-down activities in conjunction with dance activities
- 1.6. Ensure that clothing and footwear are appropriate for undertaking exercise regime and practising dance technique
2. Build on basic ballet dance technique
- 2.1. Employ appropriate balance, posture and breathing techniques to develop a repertoire of fluid ballet positions and movements at the barre
- 2.2. In centre space perform patterns and movement sequences in time with differing rhythmic beats
- 2.3. Practise facial expressions and other techniques required to perform simple mimes
- 2.4. Perform a range of exercises to strengthen capacity for pointe work as required
- 2.5. Apply a sense of spatial awareness to all dance movements
- 2.6. Perform ballet dance techniques with increasing confidence and expertise, in a learning environment
- 2.7. Incorporate musicality, rhythm and correct timing into performances
- 2.8. Coordinate position and movement between other dancers
3. Maintain expertise in ballet dance technique
- 3.1. Continuously practise executing movements with precision and speed
- 3.2. Maintain and update knowledge of ballet dance terminology
- 3.3. Use feedback from teachers and mentors to identify and develop ways to improve own ballet dance performance skills
- 3.4. Regularly view performances by industry practitioners as a way of sourcing new ideas and trends, and maintaining motivation
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.
Ballet positions and movementsmay relate to barre exercises, such as:
developpé
steps, including à la seconde
positions: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th
arabesque, such as demi hauteur and arabesque
grand battement in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, incorporating tendu and arms count, and crossed
elevés and relevés
ronds de jambe
bends, such as:
plié
1st and 2nd positions
demi and grand
demi only in 3rd position
stretches and balance degage
battement tendu en croix
developpé en croix at 45 degree angle
piqué
rotation
stretch and throw: grand battement en croix
coupé:
front
behind
retiré in 1st and 3rd, incorporating coupé and arms
attitude, incorporating arms and fondu
relevé 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions.
Patterns and movement sequencesmay relate to centre work, such as:
execution of a range of proficient movements during body posture, poses, directions and movement while still or in action
adage: stationary and locomotive
port de bras épaulement positions
attitude en l’air at different degrees pivots and turns
arabesque en l’air at different degrees pivots and turns
allegro
pirouettes at different degrees, such as:
quarter
half
full vertical body rotation
chasse
locomotive exercises, such as changes in directions, and arm and leg alignment
visual and body coordination, such as:
eye, hand
eye, foot
parallel placement of feet
appropriate weight transference in motion leading from differing leg placement
maintenance of balance and correct body alignment related to:
direction and change of direction
arm, leg, body position or movement, and locomotion
propulsion of body in jumps, runs and turns
interpretation of time of beats.
Spatial awarenessrelates to:
floor patterns
aerial pathways
body shapes in space
movement through space
personal relationship to dance space.
Ballet dance techniquesmay include:
demonstrating an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary
using arm lines appropriately and extensively
multi-turning exercises
clean, sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations
correct posture and alignment when in motion
demonstrating safe dance practices in jumping and faster travelling steps
footwork, arm lines and head movements in combination to express rhythm
performing complex turns while maintaining good technique
moving against gravity with confidence and knowledge.
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.
Ballet positions and movementsmay relate to barre exercises, such as:
developpé
steps, including à la seconde
positions: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th
arabesque, such as demi hauteur and arabesque
grand battement in 1st, 2nd and 3rd, incorporating tendu and arms count, and crossed
elevés and relevés
ronds de jambe
bends, such as:
plié
1st and 2nd positions
demi and grand
demi only in 3rd position
stretches and balance degage
battement tendu en croix
developpé en croix at 45 degree angle
piqué
rotation
stretch and throw: grand battement en croix
coupé:
front
behind
retiré in 1st and 3rd, incorporating coupé and arms
attitude, incorporating arms and fondu
relevé 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions.
Patterns and movement sequencesmay relate to centre work, such as:
execution of a range of proficient movements during body posture, poses, directions and movement while still or in action
adage: stationary and locomotive
port de bras épaulement positions
attitude en l’air at different degrees pivots and turns
arabesque en l’air at different degrees pivots and turns
allegro
pirouettes at different degrees, such as:
quarter
half
full vertical body rotation
chasse
locomotive exercises, such as changes in directions, and arm and leg alignment
visual and body coordination, such as:
eye, hand
eye, foot
parallel placement of feet
appropriate weight transference in motion leading from differing leg placement
maintenance of balance and correct body alignment related to:
direction and change of direction
arm, leg, body position or movement, and locomotion
propulsion of body in jumps, runs and turns
interpretation of time of beats.
Spatial awarenessrelates to:
floor patterns
aerial pathways
body shapes in space
movement through space
personal relationship to dance space.
Ballet dance techniquesmay include:
demonstrating an awareness of personal and general space when travelling and stationary
using arm lines appropriately and extensively
multi-turning exercises
clean, sharp isocentric and polycentric isolations
correct posture and alignment when in motion
demonstrating safe dance practices in jumping and faster travelling steps
footwork, arm lines and head movements in combination to express rhythm
performing complex turns while maintaining good technique
moving against gravity with confidence and knowledge.
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:
improve ballet dance technique over a 6 to12 month period
perform a range of basic ballet dance techniques in a learning environment
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own dance technique
follow safe dance practices.
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 live or recorded performances
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 maintaining a personal physical conditioning program
direct observation of candidate in classes, rehearsals and performances.
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:
CUADAN301A Explore rhythm in the context of dance or movement technique
CUADAN303A Develop dance partnering techniques
CUAPRF307A Develop performance techniques.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
improve ballet dance technique over a 6 to12 month period
perform a range of basic ballet dance techniques in a learning environment
respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own dance technique
follow safe dance practices.
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 live or recorded performances
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 maintaining a personal physical conditioning program
direct observation of candidate in classes, rehearsals and performances.
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:
CUADAN301A Explore rhythm in the context of dance or movement technique
CUADAN303A Develop dance partnering techniques
CUAPRF307A Develop performance techniques.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI046 | CUADAN306 | Increase depth of ballet dance technique | Unit of competency |
